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Hub Group (HUBG)
NASDAQ:HUBG
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 23, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.39Last Year’s EPS
0.44Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced mix of operational strengths and material challenges. Positives include record intermodal service, substantial productivity gains (41% improvement in Q4 and 12% in managed transportation), strong operating cash flow (~$194M), reduced net debt (~$116M), continued capital returns, and constructive 2026 guidance ($3.65B–$3.95B) with disciplined CapEx. Offsetting these are a material accounting error requiring restatements (impacting purchase transportation and accounts payable, $77M recorded during the first nine months), a 7% decline in consolidated revenue for the year, notable weakness in brokerage (-10% volumes, -4% rev/load), Logistics softness, lost dedicated sites, lower peak surcharges (~$4M YoY reduction), and near-term volume variability (e.g., Jan intermodal -4%). Given the meaningful operational and financial positives but also significant accounting and revenue challenges, the highlights and lowlights are roughly balanced.Company Guidance
Strong Intermodal Service and Market Share Gains
Intermodal delivered record service levels and market share gains: Q4 intermodal volumes +1% year-over-year, revenue per load flat vs prior year and +3% sequentially, monthly intermodal: Oct +2% YoY, Nov -3% YoY, Dec +3% YoY. Company reported a 90 basis point year-over-year improvement in on-time performance, positioning Hub Group favorably for the 2026 bid season.
Significant Efficiency and Productivity Improvements
Company-wide productivity improvements driven by technology and restructuring: fourth quarter productivity improved 41% year-over-year (company statement), managed transportation productivity improved 12% year-over-year, and CFX warehouse consolidation delivered a 630 basis point improvement in space utilization.
Solid Cash Generation and Strengthened Balance Sheet
Preliminary full-year operating cash flow approximately $194 million; full-year CapEx ~ $45 million (in-line with guidance of < $50 million). Debt at 12/31/2025 ~ $229 million with cash ~ $113 million, resulting in net debt of ~ $116 million, a decrease of ~ $50 million vs 12/31/2024.
Continued Capital Return and Buyback Capacity
Returned $44 million to shareholders in 2025 via dividends and repurchases; quarterly dividend returns ~ $7.5 million and ~ $142 million remains available under the current share repurchase authorization.
Disciplined 2026 Guidance and Capital Allocation
Management provided preliminary 2026 revenue guidance of $3.65 billion to $3.95 billion and CapEx guidance of $35 million to $45 million, with no planned container purchases in 2026 and prioritized investments in technology and selective tractor replacements. M&A to be pursued opportunistically with a high return bar.
Vertical and Regional Growth Pockets
Notable volume growth in specific lines: refrigerated volumes +150% year-over-year in Q4 and Mexico volumes +33% year-over-year. Transcon volume +1% in Q4. Management highlighted completed integrations of Marin intermodal assets and a West Coast final-mile provider performing well.
HUBG Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
HUBG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 05, 2026 | $51.33 | $41.96 | -18.25% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $35.35 | $36.71 | +3.85% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $34.79 | $33.38 | -4.05% |
May 08, 2025 | $32.79 | $32.89 | +0.30% |
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FAQ
When does Hub Group (HUBG) report earnings?
Hub Group (HUBG) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is HUBG EPS forecast?
HUBG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.39.