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7. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRW)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 49

On April 30, Barclays raised its price recommendation on C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRW) to $210 from $200. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares following the Q1 report. Despite concerns about pressure on the company’s core brokerage margins due to higher spot rates, its efficiency initiatives, supported by AI capabilities, more than offset the impact, the analyst tells investors in a research note.

During its Q1 2026 earnings call, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, led by President, CEO and Director David Bozeman, pointed to another strong quarter of execution. Bozeman said adjusted EPS rose 15% year over year, even as truckload spot market costs moved higher. He noted that the company was able to improve adjusted gross profit per truckload shipment while keeping its NAST gross margin percentage steady, despite higher capacity costs.

He also said the NAST segment continued to gain market share, marking its 12th straight quarter of gains. Bozeman added that management remained confident in executing its strategic priorities. He said the company is reaffirming its 2026 operating income target, which had been raised in October of the prior year. In discussing innovation, he described “Lean AI” as the company’s distinct and disciplined approach to advancing AI initiatives.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHRW) is a global logistics provider. Its segments include North American Surface Transportation (NAST), Global Forwarding, and All Other and Corporate. The NAST segment provides transportation and logistics services across North America through a network of offices in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.