Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages

Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the sixteen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $43.3077.

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hub Group in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Benchmark dropped their price target on Hub Group from $50.00 to $42.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Hub Group in a report on Wednesday, April 15th.

Key Headlines Impacting Hub Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Hub Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hub Group reported balanced demand in Intermodal and Transportation Solutions during the first half of 2026, along with increased opportunities for over-the-road conversions and continued pricing momentum. Logistics also onboarded significant Final Mile business, while Managed Transportation performed well. Hub Group Files Form 12b-25 and Provides First Half 2026 Business Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary is focused on whether Hub Group’s shares represent a buy, sell, or hold opportunity following recent earnings and the company’s reporting issues. However, the supplied report does not provide a new rating or price-target change. Hub Group Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Hub Group filed Form 12b-25 to delay its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The delay follows the company’s failure to timely file its 2025 Form 10-K and its continuing effort to restate financial statements for 2023, 2024, and several 2025 quarters. Hub Group targets completing the restatement and filing the overdue reports by September 14, 2026, but warned that further delays could affect its financial condition, audit process, and Nasdaq listing compliance. Higher fuel, rail, and drayage costs are also weighing on performance, while excess capacity is hurting Consolidation and Fulfillment productivity. Hub Group Announces Late Filing of Form 10-Q as Restatement Efforts Continue
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms announced or promoted securities class-action claims against Hub Group and its executives, alleging investors suffered losses after the company disclosed potentially misstated financial statements. The notices cite an August 28, 2026 deadline for investors to seek lead-plaintiff status. The legal announcements add reputational, litigation, and potential financial risks, although the allegations have not been proven. Hub Group Investor Announcement

Hub Group Stock Down 19.7%

Shares of Hub Group stock opened at $38.00 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $2.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.22. The company’s 50 day moving average is $46.04 and its 200 day moving average is $42.78. Hub Group has a twelve month low of $32.90 and a twelve month high of $53.26.

Hub Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a dividend of $0.125 per share. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 5th. Hub Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.90%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in HUBG. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in shares of Hub Group by 265.9% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 644 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 468 shares during the period. Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in Hub Group in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Quarry LP lifted its position in shares of Hub Group by 271.5% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,107 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 809 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Hub Group by 33.4% during the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,282 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in Hub Group by 333.8% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,488 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 1,145 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 46.77% of the company’s stock.

Hub Group Company Profile

Hub Group, Inc (NASDAQ: HUBG) is a leading supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. Founded in 1971 as Hub City Terminals and renamed Hub Group in 1978, the company completed its initial public offering in 2007. Over the decades, Hub Group has developed a comprehensive multimodal transportation network, leveraging partnerships with major rail carriers and an extensive drayage fleet to offer cost-efficient, sustainable shipping alternatives.

The company operates through two primary segments: Intermodal and Transportation Management.