Expeditors (NYSE: EXPD) unveils new $3B share buyback program

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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program permitting the company to buy back up to $3 billion of its common stock. This authorization will become effective when the current program, which allows repurchases of outstanding shares down to 130 million, expires.

Management emphasized that the primary use of capital remains investment in organic growth initiatives. Because the business generates significant operating cash flows, leadership expects excess cash to be returned to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases, reinforcing the company’s long-standing dividend track record.

Insights

Equity capital allocation analyst

$3B repurchase authorization signals sizable planned cash returns.

Expeditors’ Board approved a new program authorizing up to $3 billion of common stock repurchases, effective after the current authorization expires. This indicates a meaningful commitment to returning capital alongside ongoing investments in organic growth initiatives.

Management links the authorization to a capital‑efficient model and “significant operating cash flows,” suggesting confidence in cash generation capacity. Actual impact will depend on future repurchase pace, market conditions, and how repurchases are balanced with the company’s dividend policy.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2026

EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Washington			001-41871	91-1069248
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3545 Factoria Blvd SE Sterling Plaza 2 3rd Floor
Bellevue, Washington				98006
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 206 674-3400

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		EXPD		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 24, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing an authorization to repurchase shares. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) The following items are filed as exhibits to this report:

99.1 Press release, dated February 24, 2026 issued by Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
Date:	February 24, 2026	By:	/s/ David A. Hackett
			David A. Hackett, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

By:		Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
		Sterling Plaza 2, 3rd Floor
		3545 Factoria Blvd. SE
		Bellevue, Washington 98006
		CONTACTS:
		Daniel R. Wall		David A. Hackett		Geoffrey Buscher
		President and Chief Executive Officer		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer		Director - Investor Relations
		(206) 674-3455		(206) 674-3400		(206) 892-4510

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXPEDITORS ANNOUNCES NEW SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON – February 24, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE: EXPD) today announced that on February 23, 2026, its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program that permits the repurchase of up to $3 billion of the Company's common stock. The repurchase authorization will be effective upon expiration of the current authorization allowing the Company to repurchase outstanding shares down to 130 million, which the Board approved on February 19, 2024.

“The first priority of our capital deployment strategy is to invest in organic growth initiatives,” said David A. Hackett, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Given our capital-efficient business model and significant operating cash flows, we expect substantial excess cash after making such investments. We plan to return this excess cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. Our position as a ‘dividend aristocrat,’ coupled with this share repurchase authorization, demonstrates our ability to return substantial cash to our owners.”

About Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The Company employs trained professionals in 172 district offices and numerous branch locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system. Services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution and customized logistics solutions.

Disclaimer on Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this news release are “forward-looking statements,” based on management’s views with respect to future events and underlying assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our capital deployment strategy, significant operating cash flows, and our ability to return excess cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. These and other factors are discussed in the Company’s regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company’s most recent Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of this date and the Company does not assume any obligation to update them except as required by law.

FAQ

What did Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) announce in this 8-K filing?

Expeditors announced Board approval of a new share repurchase program authorizing buybacks of up to $3 billion of common stock. The authorization will become effective after the company’s existing repurchase program, tied to a 130 million share threshold, expires.

How large is Expeditors’ new share repurchase authorization?

The new Expeditors authorization permits repurchases of up to $3 billion of common stock. This sizeable program complements the company’s ongoing capital deployment strategy, which prioritizes organic growth investments before returning excess cash to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

When does Expeditors’ new $3 billion buyback program take effect?

The new $3 billion share repurchase program for Expeditors will become effective upon expiration of the current authorization. The existing program allows the company to repurchase outstanding shares down to 130 million, as approved by the Board on February 19, 2024.

How does the new repurchase authorization fit Expeditors’ capital strategy?

Expeditors states that its first capital priority is investing in organic growth initiatives. Management expects significant operating cash flows to generate excess cash, which they plan to return to shareholders via dividends and the newly authorized $3 billion share repurchase program.

What does Expeditors say about dividends alongside the buyback program?

Expeditors highlights its position as a “dividend aristocrat” and plans to keep returning cash through dividends and repurchases. The new $3 billion authorization is presented as reinforcing its ability to provide substantial cash returns to shareholders over time.

Does the Expeditors filing include any financial statements or earnings results?

This Expeditors 8-K focuses on a new $3 billion share repurchase authorization and related capital deployment commentary. It does not provide earnings figures; detailed financial performance remains covered in the company’s Form 10-K and most recent Form 10-Q filings.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 32.8 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 25.2 KB