Shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 19.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $202.8 in the previous session. C.H. Robinson has gained 24.2% since the start of the year compared to the 9% gain for the Zacks Transportation sector and the 12.2% return for the Zacks Transportation - Services industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?
The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on January 28, 2026, C.H. Robinson reported EPS of $1.23 versus consensus estimate of $1.12.
For the current fiscal year, C.H. Robinson is expected to post earnings of $5.9 per share on $16.86 in revenues. This represents a 15.91% change in EPS on a 3.89% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $6.83 per share on $18.08 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 15.66% and 7.23%, respectively.
Valuation Metrics
C.H. Robinson may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
C.H. Robinson has a Value Score of D. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 33.8X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 23X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 32.7X versus its peer group's average of 9.2X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks Rank
We also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, C.H. Robinson currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if C.H. Robinson passes the test. Thus, it seems as though C.H. Robinson shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.
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