Here's Why Investors Should Bet on CHRW Stock Right Now

C.H. Robinson Worldwide CHRW is bolstered by its robust cost-cutting initiatives and solid liquidity. Shareholder-friendly initiatives are also encouraging, contributing to the company’s prospects. Due to these tailwinds, CHRW shares have performed impressively on the bourse. If you have not taken advantage of its share price appreciation yet, it’s time to do so.Let’s delve deeper.Factors Favoring CHRW StockNorthward Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) has been revised upward by 0.2% over the past 60 days for 2025. For 2026, the consensus mark for EPS has moved 0.51% north in the same time period. These favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ confidence in the stock.Robust Price Performance: A look at the company’s price trend reveals that its share has surged 24.5% over the past 90 days, surpassing the  Zacks Transportation - Services industry’s 9.1% rise.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchPositive Earnings Surprise History:C.H. Robinson has an encouraging earnings surprise history. The company's earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 10.4%.Solid Zacks Rank: CHRW currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Growth Factors: CHRW’s proactive cost-cutting measures are strengthening operational efficiency. In the third quarter of 2025, total operating costs fell 12.3% year over year, driven in part by a sharp 29.8% decline in selling, general and administrative expenses.C.H. Robinson’s dividend hike to $0.63 per share, announced in November 2025, reinforces its strong commitment to shareholder returns, extending more than 25 years of uninterrupted and annually growing dividends. The increase signals confidence in the company’s cash flows and financial stability, strengthening its appeal to long-term, income-focused investors.CHRW has maintained solid liquidity, providing an added tailwind for the business. The company’s current ratio (a measure of liquidity) stood at 1.44 in 2021, 1.08 in 2022, 1.40 in 2023 and 1.28 in 2024, before improving to 1.59 in the third quarter of 2025. A current ratio above 1 indicates sufficient short-term assets to meet near-term obligations, underscoring CHRW’s strong liquidity position.Other Stocks to ConsiderInvestors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector may also consider Expeditors International of Washington EXPD and Global Ship Lease GSL.EXPD currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.EXPD has an expected earnings growth rate of 3.50% for the current year.  The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 13.9%.Global Ship Lease currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.GSL has an expected earnings growth rate of 2.60% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 16.8%.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW): Free Stock Analysis Report Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD): Free Stock Analysis Report Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks