Carlile, director at Expeditors, sells $301k in shares

Published 09/09/2025, 21:26
Carlile, director at Expeditors, sells $301k in shares

Robert Paul Carlile, a director at Expeditors International of Washington Inc (NASDAQ:EXPD), sold 2,500 shares of common stock on September 5, 2025, at a price of $120.5071, for a total transaction value of $301,267. The logistics company, with a market capitalization of $16.4 billion, has maintained strong financial health, as indicated by InvestingPro data. The company stands out with its 33-year track record of consistent dividend payments and currently offers a 1.27% yield.

Following the transaction, Carlile directly owns 9,045 shares of Expeditors International of Washington Inc. While this insider sale occurred, InvestingPro analysis reveals that management has been actively buying back shares, and the company maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt. Additional insights and detailed analysis are available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, which covers this and 1,400+ other top US stocks.

The sale was reported in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The sale was executed, according to the filing, by Diane Heffner, Stock Plan Administrator, attorney-in-fact.

In other recent news, Expeditors International reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, with revenue exceeding Benchmark’s projections by 12%. The company achieved earnings per share of $1.34, an 8% increase from the previous year, outperforming both Benchmark’s estimate of $1.15 and the FactSet consensus of $1.25. Following these results, Stifel raised its price target for Expeditors to $118 while maintaining a Hold rating, citing the strong quarterly performance. Similarly, TD Cowen increased its price target to $111, noting that the freight slowdown was less severe than anticipated, with growth in both ocean and air tonnage. However, BofA Securities downgraded Expeditors from Neutral to Underperform due to rapidly falling containership rates, despite slightly raising its price target to $118. Truist Securities reiterated its Hold rating with a $110 price target after discussions with Expeditors’ management, although they noted limited forward visibility. Benchmark also maintained its Hold rating, reflecting a cautious stance despite the positive earnings report. These developments indicate a mixed sentiment among analysts regarding Expeditors International’s future performance.

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