Earnings Preview: Hub Group (HUBG) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline

Company Overview - Hub Group (HUBG) is expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings of 11.1%, with projected earnings of $0.48 per share for the quarter ended December 2024 [3][12] - Revenue is anticipated to be$1.02 billion, reflecting a 3.4% increase from the previous year [3] Earnings Expectations - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 13.82% over the last 30 days, indicating a bearish sentiment among analysts [4][10] - The Most Accurate Estimate for Hub Group is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -0.21% [10][11] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Hub Group exceeded the expected earnings of $0.49 per share by delivering$0.52, resulting in a surprise of +6.12% [12] - Over the past four quarters, Hub Group has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times [13] Market Sentiment - The current Zacks Rank for Hub Group is 4 (Sell), which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [11][16] - Despite the potential for an earnings miss, other market factors may influence stock performance, making it essential to consider broader market conditions [14][16] Industry Context - RXO, another player in the Zacks Transportation - Services industry, is expected to report earnings of $0.06 per share, with revenues projected at$1.65 billion, a 69.2% increase year-over-year [17] - RXO's consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 50% in the last 30 days, but it has a positive Earnings ESP of 2.13%, indicating a likelihood of beating the consensus estimate [18]