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Rankings/CHRW/Q1 2025 Analysis

C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

CHRW
Q1 2025(CHRW Q4 FY2024)Estimated2.5% AI
AI Revenue %
2.5%
AI Fair Value
$376.2M
AI Revenue (Q)
$334.4M
Total Revenue (Q)
$13.4B
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K Filing
View 10-K on SEC.gov

Analysis

FY2024 10-K reports full-year revenue of $17.7B. Q4 FY2024 implied revenue = $17,700M - $13,540M = ~$4,160M. This is the pivotal filing where C.H. Robinson first explicitly describes its AI strategy. The 10-K states: 'We are also a key driver of digital transformation in our industry. Our innovations with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data science benefit our customers and help power our growth strategy. We are expanding the use of generative AI in our industry, creating proprietary technology to perform work that defied automation for decades.' And: 'Our enhancements to our dynamic costing and pricing models are key contributors to expanding our operating margins and growing volume and market share.' Also introduced 'Robinson Operating Model' rooted in Lean principles with data-driven decision making. Despite this strong narrative, there is NO separate AI revenue segment, NO dollar figure disclosed for AI revenue, and AI remains an operational enabler rather than a standalone product sold to customers. The company is a freight broker -- AI helps them price/match more efficiently, which shows up in margin expansion, not a distinct revenue line. Bumping to 2.5% reflecting explicit AI strategy articulation and deployed generative AI capabilities. Math: ~$4,160M x 2.5% = ~$104M imputed AI contribution.
Analyzed by claude-opus-4-6

Quoted Figures

Consolidated total revenues of $17.7 billion in 2024
10-K FY2024, Item 1 Business Overview
We are also a key driver of digital transformation in our industry. Our innovations with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data science benefit our customers and help power our growth strategy.
10-K FY2024, Item 1 Business Overview
We are expanding the use of generative AI in our industry, creating proprietary technology to perform work that defied automation for decades. Our customers get better service, faster speed-to-market and more cost savings, while our people are freed from repetitive, mundane tasks so they can focus on more strategic work.
10-K FY2024, Item 1 Business Overview
Our enhancements to our dynamic costing and pricing models are key contributors to expanding our operating margins and growing volume and market share.
10-K FY2024, Item 1 Business Overview
As one of the world's largest logistics platforms, our proprietary technology connects 83,000 customers and 450,000 carriers.
10-K FY2024, Item 1 Business Overview

AI Products Identified (Ring 1)

Navisphere platform (AI-enhanced freight matching)Generative AI for logistics process automationAI-powered dynamic costing modelsML-driven pricing algorithmsData science for supply chain optimizationC.H. Robinson Managed Solutions (4PL/3PL with AI-enabled TMS)

AI-Enabled Items (Ring 2 — Not Counted)

These items use AI but are not counted in the AI revenue estimate because they primarily serve non-AI functions.

Robinson Fresh sourcingManual freight brokerageLTL consolidationCustoms brokerageOcean/Air forwarding

Confidence Tier

EstimatedNo direct AI revenue disclosure — estimated from product mix