Form 8-K · Current report

Expeditors International 8-K, filed Nov 3, 2026

Filed
CIK
0000746515
Accession no.
0001193125-26-444872
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Summary

Expeditors International reported third quarter 2026 results with diluted EPS up 62% to $2.65, net earnings up 55% to $345 million, operating income up 55% to $445 million and revenues up 42% to $4.1 billion, alongside 13% airfreight tonnage growth and 7% ocean container volume growth. CEO Daniel R. Wall attributed the quarter to share gains and demand from customers including hyperscalers supporting AI infrastructure, while CFO David A. Hackett said growth came with only a 1% headcount increase and that the company is continuing investments in artificial intelligence and other technology.

Key points

  • Diluted EPS rose 62% to $2.65 and net earnings attributable to shareholders rose 55% to $345 million.
  • Revenues rose 42% to $4.1 billion and operating income rose 55% to $445 million versus the prior-year quarter.
  • Airfreight tonnage rose 13% and ocean container volume rose 7% year over year.
  • The company returned $197 million to shareholders through repurchases in the quarter, and $946 million in dividends and repurchases over the first nine months of 2026.

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Items reported

  • 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

From the filing

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 3, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing third quarter 2026 financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other…

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