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C. H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 1, 2026
C. H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) reported revenue of $4.0B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -0.8% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.4%, net earnings $147M (3.7% of revenue).
C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Q1 2026: revenue $4.0B (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 4.4%, net earnings $147M, operating cash flow $68.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.0B | +3% | -0.8% |
| Operating profit | $176M | -3% | -0.7% |
| Net earnings | $147M | +8% | +9% |
| Operating cash flow | $68.6M | -78% | -36% |
| Free cash flow | $66.0M | -78% | -36% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.0B in Q1 2026, down 1% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Transportation and logistics services was the largest line at 91% of revenue. Transportation and logistics services lost $0.08B year over year (down 2%), 231% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.18B, a 4.4% margin (unchanged year over year). Total costs fell 1% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $0.15B, up 9% year over year. The effective tax rate was 11.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.07B (down 36% year over year), 47% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.13B. Capital expenditures of $2.6M left free cash flow of $0.07B.
Questions
What was C. H. Robinson Worldwide's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
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Was C. H. Robinson Worldwide profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $176M (4.4% of revenue) and net earnings $147M.