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CH Robinson’s Q2 Earnings Beat Forecasts

[ August 1, 2025   //   Gary Burrows ]

C.H. Robinson reported a better-than-expected second quarter net income of US$152.5 million, exceeding analyst consensus estimates.

Adjusted income from operations increased to US$220 million on US$4.1 billion in revenue. Adjusted gross profit was US$693 million.

“I’m proud of our team for embracing our new operating model and the discipline needed to improve our say-do ratio and to generate higher highs and higher lows across market cycles,”  CEO Dave Bozeman said on an earnings call with industry analysts.

Bozeman emphasized that the company is not waiting for market recovery but rather continuing to transform and lead through a tough environment with grit, innovation and a relentless focus on the customer.

Despite market headwinds, C.H. Robinson demonstrated its ability to extract more value from each shipment. The company delivered margin improvements and refined cost management – a key strategy introduced during the company’s Investor Day in December 2024.

C.H. Robinson also continues to lean into digital transformation, with its AI‑driven logistics tools automating millions of shipping tasks. In the second quarter, this ongoing investment resulted in strong productivity gains and enhanced results for customers. AI has driven operational efficiency across the company, allowing employees to focus on strategic, high‑value work.

Despite an uneven freight environment, the strong earnings spurred positive investor sentiment, reinforcing confidence in C.H. Robinson’s value proposition, the company said.

“The second quarter performance reinforces the company’s resilience and adaptability and sets a promising tone for the second half of 2025 and beyond,” the company said in a release.

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