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Investing.com - Freedom Capital Markets raised its price target on C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) to $155.00 from $118.00 on Thursday, while maintaining a Hold rating on the logistics company’s stock. The new target closely aligns with CHRW’s current trading price of $153.99, which has already surpassed its previous 52-week high of $138.00.
The price target increase follows C.H. Robinson’s third-quarter 2025 performance, which showed operating margin expansion and profit growth despite challenging industry conditions characterized by weak demand and rate declines. The stock has delivered impressive returns, with a 46.67% price increase over the past six months according to InvestingPro data.
Freedom Capital Markets noted that C.H. Robinson strengthened its leadership position in the North American Surface Transportation (NAST) segment, where the company’s volumes increased by 3% compared to a 7% decline in the Cass Freight Index, an industry benchmark.
The logistics provider also reached its 30% margin target in its Global Forwarding segment during the quarter, marking a significant operational milestone.
Despite the substantial price target increase of 31%, Freedom Capital Markets maintained its Hold rating on C.H. Robinson shares, suggesting a neutral outlook on the stock’s future performance relative to the new target.
In other recent news, C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share of $1.40, a 9.4% increase year-over-year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.30. The company’s adjusted operating income reached $230.6 million, outpacing both Benchmark’s estimate of $217.6 million and the Street’s expectation of $213 million. Despite these strong results, C.H. Robinson guided fourth-quarter results lower than market expectations.
Analysts have responded positively, with UBS raising its price target to $177 while maintaining a Buy rating, highlighting strong performance in the North American Surface Transportation and Forwarding segments. TD Cowen also increased its price target to $138, noting volume growth in the NAST segment despite a weak freight market. Raymond James raised its price target to $161, citing significant operational transformations, including lean and AI initiatives that are expected to improve operating margins. Additionally, Bernstein adjusted its price target to $135, maintaining a Market Perform rating.
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