NEW YORK, Feb 14, 2026, 17:59 EST — Market closed.
- C.H. Robinson rebounded 4.9% Friday, clawing back some ground after it was hit by a steep AI-driven selloff the previous day.
- Filings revealed that executives stepped in with open-market share buys following Thursday’s drop.
- The company put out its annual 10-K on Friday, calling attention to risks tied to technology and AI.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW.O) rebounded sharply Friday, the stock ending at $176.01, climbing $8.17. The gain followed a steep plunge the previous session that rattled freight and logistics names. (https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CHRW/history/)
Shares tumbled after little-known AI outfit Algorhythm Holdings claimed its SemiCab platform can ramp up customers’ freight volumes by as much as 300% to 400%—no extra staff needed, according to the company. Algorhythm also touted better output per operator, taking aim at a sector where revenue often hinges on how many loads each worker can juggle. The firm’s pitch includes slashing “empty miles,” or the amount of time trucks spend on the road with no cargo. (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/12/3237290/0/en/semicab-s-ai-platform-shown-to-handle-400-more-freight-volume-without-additional-staff.html)
Why this hits now: C.H. Robinson operates as an asset-light freight broker—it lines up shipments but doesn’t own the trucks. That setup can spook investors when there’s talk of software eating into margins. The timing? Right as a fresh wave of “AI fear” trades sweeps through multiple sectors, pulling down shares of firms that even tout their tech credentials.
The Russell 3000 Trucking Index dropped 6.6% Thursday, as C.H. Robinson tumbled nearly 15% by the close—after sinking as deep as 24% earlier, according to the Guardian. Landstar System finished down about 16%, while RXO was hit even harder, slumping more than 20%. “The level of paranoia is category 5,” Joseph Shaposhnik, a portfolio manager with Rainwater Equity, told the paper. (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/13/trucking-logistics-shares-ai-freight-tool-launch-semicab-algorhythm)
C.H. Robinson on Friday filed its annual report, touting itself as “a leader in Lean” AI supply chains after posting $16.2 billion in total revenue for 2025. In the same filing, the company didn’t mince words about “technological disruption,” noting “accelerated adoption of automation and AI” across the industry, with competitors leveraging “AI-driven freight matching” to lower expenses. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043277/000104327726000009/chrw-20251231.htm)
SEC filings revealed a string of executive stock purchases following the recent dip. CEO David P. Bozeman picked up 1,223 shares for $163.345 apiece on Feb. 12. Over on the strategy side, Arun Rajan—Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer—snapped up 605 shares at $167.111. Michael D. Castagnetto logged a total buy of 594 shares at a weighted average of $168.24. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043277/000143774926004143/xslF345X05/rdgdoc.xml) (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043277/000143774926004142/xslF345X05/rdgdoc.xml) (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043277/000143774926004171/xslF345X05/rdgdoc.xml)
Barclays kept its Overweight rating in a research note out Thursday, calling the recent selloff “disproportionate” and positioning the company more as an “AI disrupter” than one at risk of being disrupted, Investing.com reported. (https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/c-h-robinson-stock-defended-at-barclays-amid-ai-tweet-selloff-93CH-4503905)
Still, the volatility points to a market chasing headlines over hard fundamentals. Should a new platform gain meaningful ground with major shippers—or if established players ramp up spending to hold onto their turf—brokers might see investors factor in tighter spreads. In its annual filing, C.H. Robinson also highlighted exposure to tech, cybersecurity, and the “usage of AI technologies” as risks.
U.S. equity markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day. Tuesday’s in focus now—will the rebound stick when trading picks up again? Eyes are also on transportation stocks to see if the “AI disruption” theme continues to ripple through. (https://www.nasdaqtrader.com/trader.aspx?id=calendar)
Looking ahead, earnings loom as the big trigger. The next report should land near April 29. Investors are watching for signs those productivity improvements are holding up — plus, any hints on whether management treats the AI scare as just background chatter or something that’s actually moving the needle on pricing power. (https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/CHRW/earnings-calendar)
