Compared to Estimates, Hub Group (HUBG) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Hub Group (HUBG) reported $915.22 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 8.4%. EPS of $0.44 for the same period compares to $0.44 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -5.27% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $966.14 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.42, the EPS surprise was +4.76%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Hub Group performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Operating Revenue- Intermodal and Transportation Solutions: $530.02 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $561.23 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -4%. Operating Revenue- Inter-segment eliminations: -$25.81 million versus -$28.63 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -21.2% change. Operating Revenue- Logistics: $411 million versus $446.60 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -14.4% change. View all Key Company Metrics for Hub Group here>>>Shares of Hub Group have returned -10.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.9% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Hub Group, Inc. (HUBG): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks