Hub Group (HUBG) Earnings Preview: Revenue Down, EBITDA Beat, Sales Volume Miss

[Para 1: The Lead] Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) is set to release its Q4 earnings on Thursday, February 9, 2026. Analysts anticipate a 5.8% year-over-year decline in revenue to $916.8 million, with adjusted earnings per share expected at $0.45. The company previously beat revenue estimates by 0.7% and exceeded EBITDA expectations but missed sales volume forecasts. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] Last quarter, Hub Group reported revenues of $934.5 million, down 5.3% year-over-year. Despite the decline, it surpassed analysts’ EBITDA estimates and fell short on sales volume. Analysts have generally maintained their estimates, indicating stability. Compared to peers, United Parcel Service (UPS) saw a 3.2% revenue decrease, beating expectations by 1.8%, while C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported a 6.5% decline, falling short by 1.9%. UPS’s share price fell 3.1% post-earnings, whereas C.H. Robinson Worldwide rose 5.1%. Hub Group’s share price has climbed 14.5% over the past month, with an average analyst price target of $48.