Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated•Originally published 5 October 2026•Updated 5 October 2026•
1 min read
C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO for $5.8 Billion in Logistics Consolidation
Key Facts
1C.H. Robinson agreed to acquire truck broker RXO for approximately $5.8 billion in cash and stock.
2RXO shares surged 24% while C.H. Robinson shares fell roughly 9% following the deal announcement.
C.H. Robinson agreed to acquire truck broker RXO for $30.25 per share, valuing the total transaction at approximately $5.8 billion. Invezz reported that the deal aims to consolidate operations and expand scale within the logistics sector, creating an entity with an enterprise value exceeding $25 billion.
Market reaction was divergent as RXO shares surged 24% while C.H. Robinson shares fell roughly 9%. The acquisition now faces potential regulatory pushback, adding to existing investor concerns regarding debt levels and share dilution resulting from the cash-and-stock deal structure.