How does Expeditors International (EXPD) make money?

Expeditors International (EXPD) generates revenue primarily from Customs Brokerage And Other Services, which accounted for 39.7% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. The company reported $11.2B in revenue and converted 7.5% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $837M in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Expeditors International (EXPD)?

Expeditors International (EXPD) reported a gross profit margin of 20.2% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.26B in gross profit on $11.2B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Expeditors International (EXPD)?

Expeditors International (EXPD) reported an operating profit margin of 9.7% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.08B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Expeditors International (EXPD)?

Expeditors International (EXPD) reported a net profit margin of 7.5% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $837M in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Expeditors International (EXPD) profitable?

Yes. Expeditors International (EXPD) reported $837M in net income for TTM through Q1 2026, with a net profit margin of 7.5%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Expeditors International (EXPD) spend on capital expenditures?

Expeditors International (EXPD) spent $52.6M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q1 2026, roughly 0.5% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Expeditors International (EXPD) generate?

Expeditors International (EXPD) generated $921M in free cash flow during TTM through Q1 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 8.2%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Expeditors International (EXPD)?

Expeditors International (EXPD) had an effective tax rate of 25.5% in TTM through Q1 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of Expeditors International (EXPD)?

Expeditors International (EXPD) reports revenue across 3 reportable product segments, led by Customs Brokerage And Other Services at 39.7% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

Where does Expeditors International (EXPD) generate most of its revenue?

United States Segment is the largest geographic market for Expeditors International (EXPD), accounting for 32.9% of revenue in the most recent annual filing. The complete regional split — including international markets and any Rest-of-World rollup — is shown in the revenue-by-geography table on this page.

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Expeditors International (EXPD) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported May 6, 2026).

Expeditors International (EXPD) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for Expeditors International (EXPD), TTM through Q1 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Customs Brokerage And Other Services	$4.44B	39.7%
Airfreight Services	$4.11B	36.8%
Ocean Freight And Ocean Services	$2.63B	23.5%
Total	$11.2B	100%

Customs Brokerage And Other Services$4.44B
Airfreight Services$4.11B
Ocean Freight And Ocean Services$2.63B
Total$11.2B

Expeditors International (EXPD) Revenue by Geography — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported regions changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by geographic region for Expeditors International (EXPD), TTM through Q1 2026
Region	Revenue (USD)	% of total
United States Segment	$3.68B	32.9%
North Asia Segment	$2.65B	23.6%
Europe Segment	$2.51B	22.4%
South Asia Segment	$1.61B	14.4%
Other North America Segment Member	$484M	4.3%
Latin America Segment	$259M	2.3%
Total	$11.2B	100%

United States Segment
North Asia Segment
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Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q1 2026

In TTM through Q1 2026, Expeditors International (EXPD) reports revenue across 3 reportable product segments; the largest segment was Customs Brokerage And Other Services at 39.7%, followed by Airfreight Services (36.8%) and Ocean Freight And Ocean Services (23.5%). Geographically, United States Segment accounted for 32.9% of revenue, followed by North Asia Segment (23.6%) and Europe Segment (22.4%).

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