Why Expeditors stock is back in focus
Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) is drawing fresh attention after authorizing a new share repurchase program of up to US$3b and reporting Q4 2025 earnings that exceeded EPS and revenue forecasts.
See our latest analysis for Expeditors International of Washington.
Despite a Q4 2025 earnings beat and the new US$3b buyback authorization, the 30 day share price return of 11.95% and year to date share price return of 6.13% are weaker, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 25.30% points to stronger longer term momentum.
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With the share price sitting close to analyst targets and an estimated 8.20% intrinsic discount, plus fresh buybacks and solid long term returns, you have to ask: is there still a buying opportunity here, or is future growth already priced in?
Price to earnings of 23.5x: Is it justified?
Expeditors International of Washington is trading on a P/E of 23.5x, and at a last close of $142.55 that puts the company at a premium to both its own fair ratio and the broader logistics peer group.
The P/E multiple tells you how much investors are paying for each dollar of current earnings, which is especially watched for established, profitable businesses like Expeditors. Here, the company is described as good value versus its immediate peers on a P/E of 62.9x, yet expensive relative to the wider Global Logistics industry on 16x. The picture is therefore mixed and depends on which comparison investors focus on.
On top of that, the estimated fair P/E of 17.3x sits well below the current 23.5x. This suggests the market is attaching a richer earnings multiple than that fair ratio level it could move toward, even though Expeditors is trading at an 8.2% discount to the SWS DCF fair value of $155.28 and has high quality earnings and a high 34.4% return on equity.
Explore the SWS fair ratio for Expeditors International of Washington
Result: Price to earnings of 23.5x (OVERVALUED)
However, recent 30 day and year to date share price declines, plus a value score of 2, suggest sentiment can quickly turn if expectations reset.
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Another view on value
While the P/E of 23.5x looks rich next to a 17.3x fair ratio and the 16x Global Logistics average, our DCF model points the other way. The current $142.55 price is about 8.2% below an estimated fair value of $155.28. So which signal matters more to you: earnings multiple or cash flow?
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Next Steps
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