NYSE$EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Expeditors' Q4 2021 earnings significantly increased, driven by strong revenue and operating income growth.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reported a substantial increase in its fourth-quarter 2021 financial results. EPS increased by 129% to $2.66, net earnings attributable to shareholders increased by 128% to $453 million, and operating income increased by 121% to $624 million. Revenues also saw significant growth, increasing by 81% to $5.4 billion. The company continues to assess the impact of a recent cyberattack.
- Diluted EPS increased 129% to $2.66.
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders increased 128% to $453 million.
- Operating income increased 121% to $624 million.
- Revenues increased 81% to $5.4 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Expeditors · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.4B
Revenue by segment
Expeditors · $5.4B total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Airfreight Services$2.29B+48.3%42.5%
- Ocean Freight and Services$1.89B+150.9%35.1%
- Customs Brokerage and Other Services$1.21B+39.4%22.4%
Forward guidance
Expeditors cautions that should demand and rates return to pre-pandemic levels, revenues, expenses, and operating income are likely to decline from the all-time highs experienced in 2021. The company is also currently assessing the impact of a recent cyberattack, which could have a material adverse impact on business, revenues, results of operations, and reputation.
Tailwinds
- Ability to leverage the strength of carrier relationships to secure space.
- Strength of non-asset-based operating model.
- Ability to re-open offices for return-to-work.
- Ability to continue to enhance productivity.
- Ability to invest in strategic efforts to explore new areas for profitable growth.
Headwinds
- Future stabilization of supply/demand imbalance and rate volatility.
- Continued unsettled operating environment due to continued scarce air and ocean capacity.
- Elevated air and ocean pricing and an increase in demand for such services.
- Port congestion and equipment imbalances.
- Ongoing investigation of the cyberattack and the length of time that global operations are not fully functional.
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 2021
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
39 / 72 earnings
Positive
+10.9%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-8.3%
Q2 2014
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +9.6% | +11.9% | +12.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.5% | -3.1% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +10.9% | +12.2% | +22.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.1% | -2.4% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.9% | +2.4% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.8% | -0.3% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.6% | -1.8% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.0% | +2.3% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.0% | -3.2% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.5% | +3.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.0% | -6.3% | -7.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.1% | +1.0% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.6% | -3.8% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.5% | +16.9% | +12.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.5% | -2.8% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +10.8% | +8.0% | +9.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.2% | -0.8% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.5% | -0.5% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.8% | -1.9% | -2.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.4% | +4.9% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.2% | -3.3% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.6% | +0.5% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.0% | -0.4% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.8% | +4.8% | +8.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.8% | +2.8% | -21.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.1% | +3.4% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.1% | +3.7% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.8% | -6.2% | -8.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | +2.9% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.5% | +4.1% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.3% | -5.7% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +10.3% | +13.1% | +18.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.2% | +2.2% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.2% | +4.1% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.8% | -7.8% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.4% | -2.9% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.2% | +0.4% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.6% | -2.5% | +8.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.9% | +3.2% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +5.1% | — | — |
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