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C. H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
C. H. Robinson Worldwide gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Tax rate: 2 of 2, on average +0.2 pts against the guided midpoint.
Adjusted operating margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 40.0% (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
Tax rate
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 18.0%–20.0% (Jan 28, 2026) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Jul 29, 2026) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | 18.0%–20.0% (Jan 29, 2025) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Apr 30, 2025) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Jul 31, 2025) → reaffirmed 18.0%–20.0% (Oct 29, 2025) | 18.7% | within the range | -0.3 pts |
| FY2024 | 17.0%–19.0% (May 1, 2024) → reaffirmed 17.0%–19.0% (Jul 31, 2024) → raised 18.0%–20.0% (Oct 30, 2024) | 19.6% | within the range | +0.6 pts |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $75.0M–$85.0M (Jan 28, 2026) → reaffirmed $75.0M–$85.0M (Apr 29, 2026) → lowered $65.0M–$75.0M (Jul 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $65.0M–$75.0M (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $75.0M–$85.0M (Jan 29, 2025) → lowered $65.0M–$75.0M (Apr 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $65.0M–$75.0M (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $65.0M–$75.0M (Jul 31, 2025) → reaffirmed $65.0M–$75.0M (Oct 29, 2025) | $19.6M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $85.0M–$95.0M (May 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $85.0M–$95.0M (Jul 31, 2024) → lowered $75.0M–$85.0M (Oct 30, 2024) | $22.7M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Q3 2026: revenue $5.4B (+30% year over year), operating margin 5.1%, net earnings $198M, operating cash flow $124M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does C. H. Robinson Worldwide beat its guidance?
C. H. Robinson Worldwide gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Tax rate: 2 of 2, on average +0.2 pts against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.