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 | Dec 23, 2021 01:45AM ET

Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services LSTR .

The long-term expected earnings per share (three to five years) growth rate for C.H. Robinson is pegged at 9%. CHRW benefits from higher pricing and volumes across most of its service lines. Total revenues jumped 42.4% year over year in the first nine months of 2021, with higher revenues across all the segments.

CHRW’s measures to reward its shareholders are encouraging. Driven by the tailwinds, the stock has moved up 7% in the past year. C.H. Robinson currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.

The long-term expected earnings per share (three to five years) growth rate for Landstar is pegged at 12%. LSTR is benefiting from the gradual economic mend and improved freight market conditions in the United States.

LSTR’s earnings and revenues rose significantly since the third quarter of 2020 owing to robust revenues in its primary segment truck transportation. LSTR has surged 25.3% in the past year. Landstar sports a Zacks Rank of 1, presently.


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