Kühne + Nagel International AG — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Integrated Freight & Logistics

Strategic Profile

Founded in 1890 in Bremen, Germany, Kühne + Nagel is primarily controlled by Klaus-Michael Kühne through his Kühne Holding and Kühne Foundation. The company maintains a diversified logistics portfolio with strong positioning in global freight forwarding and supply chain management, though it faces margin pressures from competitive shipping rates.

Cyborg Score Rationale

With a market cap of $29B and TTM revenue of $29.7B, Kühne + Nagel maintains substantial scale as a global logistics leader. However, intensified yield pressure has dented profitability with 2025 guidance cut and cost savings announced, signaling operational headwinds.

Top Insights

  • 2024 revenue increased 4% to $24.8B, but earnings declined 17.47% to $1.18B, reflecting profitability challenges despite topline growth.
  • Analyst sentiment is neutral with 4 buy recommendations and 4 sell recommendations.
  • The company offers comprehensive logistics services including container load, reefer, project logistics, air charter, and road logistics across full truck load, less than truck load, and groupage services.
  • Kühne + Nagel employs 79,742 people globally and was founded in 1890, making it one of the most established players in the logistics sector.

Named Competitors

  • XPO — Third-party logistics and freight forwarding
  • DSV — Global transport and logistics
  • Expeditors — Freight forwarding and logistics
  • DHL — Express and logistics solutions

Recent Developments

  • (Feb 2026) Goldman Sachs upgraded stock from Sell to Buy
  • (Q3 2025) Guidance reduction announced due to margin pressure; cost savings program initiated
  • (Feb 2026) Stock trading around CHF 169.30 with 52-week range of CHF 147.40-218.80

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