C.H. Robinson posts strong Q3 2026 results and announces $5.8 billion RX O acquisition
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C.H. Robinson reported third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $5.36 billion, up 29.5% year‑over‑year, and adjusted earnings of $1.80 per share, a 28.6% increase. Freight volume in its North American Surface Transportation segment grew 3.5% while adjusted gross profit per shipment rose 17.0%. The company also disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire RX O for $5.8 billion ($30.25 per share), targeting $300 million of cost synergies and expecting the deal to close in the first half of 2027.
Why it matters
The earnings beat supports the company’s FY 2026 EPS guidance of at least $6.00, but analysts cut price targets citing integration risk and higher SG&A expenses. The acquisition is expected to add $300 million of run‑rate cost synergies and be accretive to adjusted EPS within nine months, which could improve future profitability.
Key facts
- 1Revenue increased 29.5% to $5.36 billion year‑over‑year. seekingalpha.com
- 2Adjusted earnings per share rose 28.6% to $1.80. minichart.com.sg
- 3North American Surface Transportation volume grew 3.5% YoY, outpacing the Cass Freight Shipment Index. stocktitan.net
- 4NAST truckload adjusted gross profit per shipment increased 17.0% YoY. stocktitan.net
- 5The company announced an acquisition of RX O for $5.8 billion at $30.25 per share. investing.com
- 6The deal is expected to generate approximately $300 million of net run‑rate cost synergies. investing.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 12 of 12 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.