NASDAQ$CHRW
C.H.Robinson Worldwide Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
C.H. Robinson's financial performance declined due to lower pricing across most transportation service lines and increased SG&A expenses.
C.H. Robinson reported a decrease in total revenues, net revenues, and income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2019. Total revenues decreased by 8.3% to $3.8 billion, net revenues decreased by 18.9% to $578.9 million, and income from operations decreased by 46.5% to $136.8 million. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 45.5% to $0.73.
- Total revenues decreased 8.3 percent to $3.8 billion.
- Net revenues decreased 18.9 percent to $578.9 million.
- Income from operations decreased 46.5 percent to $136.8 million.
- Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 45.5 percent to $0.73.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
C.H. Robinson · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.79B
Revenue by segment
C.H. Robinson · $3.39B total across 2 segments · Q4 2019
- NAST$2.79B—82.3%
- Global Forwarding$600M—17.7%
Forward guidance
C.H. Robinson expects to deliver $100 million in operating expense reduction across the enterprise over the next three years. The company will continue to opportunistically repurchase shares to create value for shareholders and remains committed to leveraging technology to deliver smarter solutions.
Tailwinds
- Focus on lowering cost to serve and cost to sell
- Expect to deliver $100 million in operating expense reduction across the enterprise over the next three years
- Leverage technology investments to further optimize office network and business operations
- Continue to expand the benefits and services offered to customers and carriers
- Continue to opportunistically repurchase shares to create value for shareholders
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.9%
Avg return
30 days after
32%
23 / 72 earnings
Positive
+19.6%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-14.7%
Q3 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.5% | -10.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.9% | +8.4% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +19.6% | +18.2% | +22.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.2% | -1.0% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.9% | -8.4% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.6% | -5.0% | -2.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +14.4% | +10.5% | +15.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +14.0% | +10.9% | +21.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -14.4% | -13.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.5% | +0.2% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.2% | +0.6% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.0% | +9.0% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.2% | +2.8% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.6% | -5.9% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.2% | +9.9% | +15.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +8.9% | +6.8% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -14.4% | -14.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.6% | -1.2% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.3% | -3.6% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.6% | -1.1% | -1.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.9% | -13.9% | -9.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -11.1% | -11.2% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +8.6% | +6.9% | +12.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.8% | -4.3% | +9.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.4% | +3.5% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -14.7% | -17.3% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.6% | -4.0% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.5% | +3.4% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.0% | +1.1% | +4.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.3% | +1.9% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.4% | +5.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.9% | -10.3% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.0% | -4.7% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.3% | +1.4% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.5% | -5.6% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.2% | -6.3% | -12.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.8% | -1.3% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.6% | -2.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.4% | -2.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.2% | — | — |
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