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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 02, 2026 |
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Washington |
001-41871 |
91-1069248 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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3545 Factoria Blvd SE Sterling Plaza 2 3rd Floor |
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Bellevue, Washington |
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98006 |
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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:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
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EXPD |
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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).
Emerging growth company ☐
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 November 3, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing a semi-annual cash dividend. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 Press release, dated November 3, 2026 issued by Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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.
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EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. |
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November 3, 2026 |
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/s/ David A. Hackett |
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David A. Hackett, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE
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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. |
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3545 Factoria Blvd. SE |
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Sterling Plaza 2, 3rd Floor |
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Bellevue, Washington 98006 |
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CONTACTS: |
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Daniel R. Wall |
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David A. Hackett |
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Geoffrey Buscher |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Director - Investor Relations |
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(206) 674-3455 |
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(206) 674-3400 |
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(206) 892-4510 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EXPEDITORS ANNOUNCES SEMI-ANNUAL CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.81
BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON - November 3, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE:EXPD) today announced that on November 2, 2026 its Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.81 per share, payable on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.
“Including this dividend, we will have returned more than $1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2026, as we continue to demonstrate our commitment to returning excess cash to our shareholders," commented David A. Hackett, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
About Expeditors International of Washington, Inc:
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE: EXPD) is a leading S&P 500 global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Through a worldwide network of knowledgeable professionals across six continents and a globally connected technology platform, Expeditors tailors solutions to manage increasingly complex supply chains and international trade requirements. The asset-light company offers air, customs, ocean, order management, road, warehousing and distribution, and cargo insurance services to key industries worldwide. Guided by a culture of exceptional customer service, Expeditors aspires to be the most trusted and valued logistics company in the world. For more information, visit expeditors.com.