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C. H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
C. H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) reported revenue of $5.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +30% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.1%, net earnings $198M (3.7% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.4B | +9% | +30% |
| Operating profit | $272M | +6% | +23% |
| Net earnings | $198M | +6% | +22% |
| Operating cash flow | $124M | +246% | -55% |
| Free cash flow | $120M | +290% | -55% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.4B in Q3 2026, up 30% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter. Transportation and logistics services was the largest line at 94% of revenue. Transportation and logistics services added $1.2B year over year (up 32%), 101% of the total change. Sourcing declined 2%.
Operating profit was $0.27B, a 5.1% margin (down 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 4% reached operating profit, below the 5% margin then. Total costs grew 30% against revenue growth of 30%. Net earnings were $0.20B, up 22% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.12B (down 55% year over year), 63% 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 $3.6M left free cash flow of $0.12B.
Questions
What was C. H. Robinson Worldwide's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
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Was C. H. Robinson Worldwide profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $272M (5.1% of revenue) and net earnings $198M.