The earnings call highlighted strong intermodal volume growth, strategic initiatives like the EASO joint venture, and effective capital allocation, but it also noted revenue declines and significant network alignment costs. Despite challenges in Final Mile, the company is optimistic about future growth supported by market recovery.
Company Guidance
In the Hub Group's third-quarter 2024 earnings call, executives Phillip Yeager and Kevin Beth highlighted several key metrics and strategic initiatives impacting the company's outlook. They reported a 12% year-over-year increase in intermodal volumes, despite a 16% decline in revenue per load due to mix, fuel, and pricing factors. The company returned $91 million to shareholders year-to-date through share repurchases and dividends. Hub Group's network alignment initiative incurred costs of $8.4 million in Q3, expected to decrease to $3.5-$4.5 million in Q4, aiming for a 100 basis point expansion in operating margins in their Logistics segment. The newly formed joint venture with EASO, Mexico's largest intermodal marketing company, was highlighted as a strategic move to enhance cross-border logistics capabilities. Financially, Hub Group reported Q3 revenue of $987 million and an adjusted operating margin of 4.3%, with expectations of full-year revenue around $4 billion and adjusted EPS between $1.85 and $1.95 per diluted share. The call also noted ongoing cost management efforts and strong performance in intermodal and logistics segments despite market challenges.
Intermodal Volume Growth
Intermodal volumes increased 12% year-over-year, with strong growth in Local East (39%) and Mexico (58%).
EASO Joint Venture
Hub Group announced a new joint venture with EASO, the largest intermodal marketing company in Mexico, which is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.
Capital Allocation Initiatives
Hub Group returned $91 million to shareholders year-to-date through share repurchases and dividends.
Improved Operating Margins
Adjusted operating income margin improved by 10 basis points year-over-year to 4.3%.
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Hub Group (HUBG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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HUBG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2024
$43.64
$43.28
-0.82%
Aug 01, 2024
$45.96
$42.31
-7.94%
Apr 25, 2024
$39.86
$39.61
-0.63%
Feb 01, 2024
$44.69
$43.85
-1.88%
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