CHRW Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how CHRW performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CHRW sees a -1.08% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.91% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.17%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
CHRW Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
4.18B
-0.88%
-9.90%
Gross Margin
16.36%
11.67%
3.35%
Operating Margin
4.71%
85.43%
18.64%
Net Margin
3.57%
389.04%
70.81%
EPS
1.22
369.23%
52.50%
No Data Available
CHRW Earnings Analysis
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc Corporation (CHRW.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Q4 Income Surge: Significant year-over-year improvement in Q4 financial results, with a 79% increase in adjusted income from operations.
Global Forwarding Growth: Global Forwarding business achieved over 5% growth in ocean and air shipments for the full year, demonstrating strong productivity despite market challenges.
Gross Margin Improvement: NAST gross margin improved by 170 basis points year-over-year, supported by disciplined pricing and cost management strategies.
AGP Year-over-Year Increase: Total company AGP increased by $66 million or 10.7% year-over-year, driven by a 25.6% increase in Global Forwarding and a 6.2% increase in NAST.
Operating Expenses Reduction: Operating expenses declined by $15.3 million year-over-year, reflecting continued productivity and cost optimization efforts.
Negative
Freight Shipment Decline: The CAS Freight Shipment Index in Q4 was down 3.2% year over year and down 4.8% sequentially, marking the lowest Q4 reading the industry has seen in the last 15 years.
Freight Market Challenges: Total NAST volume declined approximately 1% year over year, with a significant 6.5% decrease in truckload volume, indicating ongoing challenges in the freight market.
Personnel Expense Reduction: Q4 personnel expenses were $354.4 million, including $3.7 million of restructuring charges related to workforce reductions, reflecting a 9.5% decrease in average headcount compared to Q4 of last year.
Tax Rate Analysis: The effective tax rate for the quarter was 12.4%, with a full year tax rate of 18.7%, indicating potential tax pressures moving forward.
Projected SG&A Expenses: The company expects 2025 SG&A expenses to be between $575 million to $625 million, which includes inflationary pressures despite anticipated cost improvements.
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CHRW Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: CH Robinson Q4 2024 earnings beat forecasts but stock drops
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The earnings call reflects a mixed sentiment. While financial performance shows strong improvements in income and margins, the absence of a share repurchase or dividend program, coupled with cautious market outlook and vague management responses, temper optimism. The company's strategic focus on efficiency and AI utilization is positive, but competitive pressures and economic uncertainties remain. Overall, the lack of clear guidance and market cap details lead to a neutral stock price prediction in the short term.
