C.H. Robinson has appointed Valerie Capers Workman as chief human resources officer. The company says the appointment supports the next phase of its transformation.
C.H. Robinson announced the appointment on October 22, 2026. The announcement does not specify Workman’s start date or responsibilities, or explain the company’s transformation plans. It also does not estimate the appointment’s financial impact.
Investor takeaway: The appointment is a leadership change tied to C.H. Robinson’s stated transformation. The announcement does not quantify its business or financial impact.
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CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
CHRW.US
CHRW.US
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$16.60B
P/E
26.9x
Div. yield
1.78%
Div. / share
$2.51
52W high
$209.43
52W low
$124.28
1W change
-1.05%
Beta
0.95
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 23 analysts covering CHRW · as of Oct 19, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast CHRW stock price to rise 35.0% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy4.39 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$192.13
+35.0% Upside
Previously C$194.39 on Oct 14, 2026
Current Price
C$142.31
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (23 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on CHRW's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
46.1%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
49.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$119.04
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$134.09 | C$114.36 – C$157.21 |
| 60 trading days | C$126.34 | C$100.88 – C$158.22 |
| 90 trading days | C$119.04 | C$90.36 – C$156.81 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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C.H. Robinson closed at US$140.63
The supplied quote data show a last close of US$140.63 and trading volume of 271,255 shares, or 0.65 times the 20-day average. These figures provide market context but do not show that the appointment affected the share price or trading volume.
Bull case
C.H. Robinson says the appointment will support its transformation, making the role part of the company’s stated priorities.
Bear case
The announcement does not explain the transformation’s goals, timeline, or expected results. The appointment’s effect on operations and financial performance is therefore unclear.
What happened: a new chief human resources officer
C.H. Robinson named Valerie Capers Workman chief human resources officer in an October 22 announcement. The company says the appointment supports the next phase of its transformation. It did not provide her start date, background, or specific responsibilities, or outline its plans for the transformation.
Investors can assess the appointment based on those limited details. The announcement alone does not indicate a change to forecasts or operating results. Find more company information on the C.H. Robinson stock page.
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What the numbers show: market context, not a measured response
C.H. Robinson’s last close was US$140.63. Reported volume was 271,255 shares, or 0.65 times the 20-day average of 2,106,810 shares. The stock gained 0.96% in one day and fell 1.05% over one week. These figures do not show that the appointment drove either move.
The close was below the 50-day moving average of US$146.70 and the 200-day moving average of US$170.62. These are reference points, not evidence that the appointment affected the stock.
What to watch next: details on the role and transformation
The announcement leaves several questions unanswered: when Workman will start, what her responsibilities will be, and what C.H. Robinson means by the next phase of its transformation. Further details could clarify how the appointment fits the company’s plans.
The supplied information identifies no related milestone and gives no estimate of the effects on costs, staffing, or financial performance. Follow company updates on the CHRW listing page.
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