Hub Group, Inc., an asset-light freight transportation management company, provides intermodal, truck brokerage, and logistics services in North America. It operates through two segments, Mode and Hub. Its intermodal services include arranging for the movement of its customers' freight in containers and trailers over long distances. The company contracts with railroads to provide transportation for the long-haul portion of the shipment and with local trucking companies for pickup and delivery. Its intermodal services also comprise negotiating rail and drayage rates, electronically tracking shipments in transit, and consolidate billing and handling claims for freight loss or damage on behalf of customers. In addition, the company offers truck brokerage services, as well as a range of transportation management services and technology solutions, including shipment optimization, load consolidation, mode selection, carrier management, load planning and execution, and Web-based shipment visibility under the Unyson Logistics name. Further, it provides multi-modal transportation services, such as small parcel, heavyweight, expedited, less-than-truckload, truckload, intermodal, railcar, and international shipping. As of December 31, 2017, the company owned a total of 32,000 53-foot private containers, as well as access to approximately 2,500 rail-owned containers for use on the Union Pacific and the Norfolk Southern rails. Hub Group, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Freight transportation arrangement
Sub-IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
SectorTransportation
SymbolNASDAQ:HUBG
CUSIP44332010
Phone630-271-3600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.26
Current Ratio1.27
Quick Ratio1.27
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.08
Forward P/E Ratio21.78
P/E Growth1.47
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.03 billion
Price / Sales0.45
Cash Flow$3.6433 per share
Price / Cash14.41
Book Value$22.57 per share
Price / Book2.33
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.91
Net Income$135.15 million
Net Margins3.33%
Return on Equity9.48%
Return on Assets4.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,377
Outstanding Shares34,360,000
Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hub Group's stock symbol?
Hub Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HUBG."
How were Hub Group's earnings last quarter?
Hub Group Inc (NASDAQ:HUBG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The transportation company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.10. The transportation company earned $1.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.03 billion. Hub Group had a return on equity of 9.48% and a net margin of 3.33%. Hub Group's revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.31 earnings per share. View Hub Group's Earnings History.
When is Hub Group's next earnings date?
What guidance has Hub Group issued on next quarter's earnings?
Hub Group updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.34-2.44 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $2.35.
What price target have analysts set for HUBG?
14 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Hub Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $41.00 to $57.00. On average, they expect Hub Group's stock price to reach $47.3333 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Hub Group.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Hub Group stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Hub Group stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Hub Group, Inc. is a transportation management company that provides multi-modal solutions throughout North America, including intermodal, truck brokerage, dedicated and logistics services. The company is one of the largest over-the-road brokers in North America. The Company arranges for the movement of its customers' freight in containers and trailers over long distances. Hub Group operates through a nationwide network of hubs, located near significant concentrations of shipping customers and railheads. As a publicly traded company, Hub Group delivers innovative, customer-focused solutions and industry leading service to help customers better control supply chains and their costs. It operates through a nationwide network of hubs, located near significant concentrations of shipping customers and railheads. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. " (6/13/2018)
- 2. Cowen Inc analysts commented, "We are raising our AWS revenue and profit estimates and see $9.1B, or $18/share, in EBIT potential for 2019." (4/27/2018)
Who are some of Hub Group's key competitors?
Who are Hub Group's key executives?
Hub Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David P. Yeager, Chairman & CEO (Age 65)
- Mr. Donald G. Maltby, Pres, COO & Director (Age 63)
- Ms. Terri A. Pizzuto, Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 59)
- Mr. David L. Marsh, Exec. VP & Chief Highway Solutions Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. James J. Damman, Exec. VP & Pres of Mode Transportation LLC (Age 60)
Has Hub Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about HUBG stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Hub Group earned a media sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the transportation company an impact score of 46.94 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Hub Group's major shareholders?
Hub Group's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (12.79%), Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (8.80%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.67%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (4.28%), Millennium Management LLC (2.59%) and Scopus Asset Management L.P. (2.05%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Hub Group.
Which institutional investors are selling Hub Group stock?
HUBG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Citadel Advisors LLC, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Eaton Vance Management, Fisher Asset Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Highbridge Capital Management LLC, Granite Investment Partners LLC and BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA. View Insider Buying and Selling for Hub Group.
Which institutional investors are buying Hub Group stock?
HUBG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Scopus Asset Management L.P., Algert Global LLC, Guggenheim Capital LLC, BlackRock Inc., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN and GSA Capital Partners LLP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Hub Group.
How do I buy shares of Hub Group?
Shares of HUBG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Hub Group's stock price today?
One share of HUBG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.50.
How big of a company is Hub Group?
Hub Group has a market capitalization of $1.83 billion and generates $4.03 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $135.15 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.91 on an earnings per share basis. Hub Group employs 4,377 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Hub Group?
Hub Group's mailing address is 2000 CLEARWATER DRIVE, OAK BROOK IL, 60523. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 630-271-3600 or via email at [email protected]
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