C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) Stock Price Target Cut by Citigroup

Key Points

• Citigroup lowered its C.H. Robinson price target to $183 from $185 while maintaining a “buy” rating, implying roughly 45% upside from the stock’s $126.15 price.
• C.H. Robinson reported quarterly adjusted EPS of $1.80, beating the $1.75 consensus, while revenue rose 29.5% year over year to $5.36 billion and exceeded estimates.
• Despite strong results, the stock fell 1.1% as investors remained concerned about higher operating costs and profitability. Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, although several firms have recently reduced their targets.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW - Get Free Report) had its price target cut by investment analysts at Citigroup from $185.00 to $183.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a "buy" rating on the transportation company's stock. Citigroup's price target would suggest a potential upside of 45.07% from the company's current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on CHRW. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $225.00 to $198.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $230.00 to $200.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Stephens cut their price objective on C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $200.00 to $190.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Susquehanna increased their target price on C.H. Robinson Worldwide from $215.00 to $226.00 and gave the stock a "positive" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered C.H. Robinson Worldwide from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, C.H. Robinson Worldwide has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $183.88.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:CHRW traded down $1.45 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $126.15. 1,556,065 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,970,855. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $146.00 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $170.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 1.58 and a current ratio of 1.58. C.H. Robinson Worldwide has a twelve month low of $123.93 and a twelve month high of $210.33. The company has a market cap of $14.74 billion, a PE ratio of 24.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 0.94.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The transportation company reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.75 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.92 billion. C.H. Robinson Worldwide had a net margin of 3.73% and a return on equity of 38.36%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 29.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.40 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that C.H. Robinson Worldwide will post 6.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On C.H. Robinson Worldwide

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vann Equity Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $641,000. CWS Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the 3rd quarter valued at $1,352,000. Argent Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the first quarter valued at $5,017,000. Cravens & Co Advisors LLC bought a new stake in C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the third quarter valued at $1,242,000. Finally, Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the third quarter valued at $809,000. Institutional investors own 93.15% of the company's stock.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting C.H. Robinson Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations. C.H. Robinson reported adjusted earnings of $1.80 per share versus the $1.75 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 29.5% year over year to $5.36 billion, significantly above the $4.92 billion forecast. EPS also increased from $1.40 in the prior-year quarter. C.H. Robinson Reports 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see potential upside. Wells Fargo maintained an “overweight” rating, while Stifel maintained “buy”; both targets remain substantially above CHRW’s current trading level. C.H. Robinson Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist reaffirmed its “buy” rating but reduced its price target to $180 from $200. Wells Fargo lowered its target to $200 from $215, and Stifel cut its target to $198 from $209. Raymond James also reduced its target to $163. The continued bullish ratings are supportive, but the coordinated target cuts indicate more cautious expectations. Truist analyst rating
• Negative Sentiment: Shares fell after the earnings release despite the beat, as investors focused on higher operating costs and concerns about profitability. The muted reaction suggests the strong revenue growth was not enough to offset expense pressure. C.H. Robinson Shares Fall Despite Q3 Earnings Beat

About C.H. Robinson Worldwide

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc is a global third-party logistics provider that connects shippers with transportation carriers and other supply-chain resources. The company arranges the movement of freight by truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, ocean and air transportation, serving businesses across a range of industries.

Its services include freight brokerage, transportation management, logistics consulting, customs and trade support, shipment tracking, and technology-enabled supply-chain solutions.

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