Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD), with its headquarters in Bellevue, stands as a prominent entity in the global logistics and supply chain services industry. The company specializes in a diverse array of offerings including air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, insurance, warehousing and distribution, order management, as well as specialized project cargo. It boasts a vast operational network comprising over 340 locations spanning more than 100 countries, which enables it to provide integrated information systems alongside highly customized logistics solutions. Currently, Expeditors has a market capitalization of approximately $16.3 billion.
Firms with a market cap exceeding $10 billion are generally categorized as “large-cap stocks,” indicating companies with strengthened financial frameworks, robust international presence, and significant competitive advantages. Expeditors International aligns with this classification, emphasizing its capabilities in delivering optimized and flexible freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and logistics solutions.
Currently, EXPD stock indicates a price approximately 8.7% lower than its 52-week high of $131.59, which was reached on September 30, 2024. Over the last three months, shares of Expeditors have appreciated by 6.3%, although this performance trails behind the Nasdaq Composite’s (NASDAQ: NASX) notable 15.8% growth during the same period.
In the longer term, EXPT has not fared as well, reflecting an 8.5% increase year-to-date (YTD), but a decline of 4.4% over the past 52 weeks. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite has reported gains of 17.2% YTD and an impressive 25.6% surge over the previous year.
Recently, EXPD’s stock has demonstrated signs of recovery. After a period of fluctuating performance, it began to stabilize in May, crossing above its 50-day moving average and showcasing some consistent upward movement. By August, it broke past the 200-day moving average, which is often regarded as a bullish indicator.
Despite facing challenges such as reduced demand for freight, uncertainties in trade, tariff risks, and margin pressures, which negatively impacted investor confidence, EXPD has started to reclaim some momentum, thanks to its promising Q2 financial results.
On August 5, Expeditors International disclosed its Q2 2025 earnings, reporting a year-on-year revenue growth of 9%, reaching $2.7 billion despite the prevailing logistical challenges globally. The earnings per share (EPS) recorded stood at $1.34, marking an 8% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This positive announcement led shares to climb 2.1% in the immediate trading session, signaling a possible resurgence in interest and confidence among investors.
