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Hub Group Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Highlights: GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39 and revenue of $1.0 billion for the third quarterNon-GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.52, which excludes
About this update from Hub Group, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Highlights: GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39 and revenue of $1.0 billion for the third quarterNon-GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.52, which excludes adjustments for a network alignment initiative and transaction related expenses in the quarter Quarterly operating income of $32 million or 3.3% of revenue, adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) of $42 million or 4.3% of revenue Returned $91 million to shareholders year-to-date through stock repurchases of $68 million, including $35 million in the third quarter, and dividend payments of $23 millionStrong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of $186 million and net debt/EBITDA LTM (non-GAAP) of 0.3x as of September 30, 2024Expanded Mexico Intermodal and cross-border service offering by forming a joint venture with Mexico-based EASOVoted #3 on the Top Ten 3PL list by Inbound Logistics OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hub Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUBG) announced third quarter 2024 net income of $23.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.39. Adjusting for network alignment and transaction related expenses of $10.4 million (pre-tax), third quarter 2024 adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $31.6 million grew 3.7% from the prior year net income of $30.5 million. Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) of $0.52 per diluted share increased $0.04 from $0.48 EPS reported in the third quarter of 2023. “I am pleased with the team’s performance in the third quarter as our disciplined market approach resulted in Intermodal volume growth of 12% and adjusted EPS growth in the quarter. In addition, we recently closed the joint venture with EASO to enhance our solutions for our customers and add significant scale to our Intermodal capabilities in Mexico. Although market conditions remain challenging, we continue to enhance earnings stability and growth over the long term by focusing on yield management, effectively managing costs, our capital structure, and providing excellent service to our customers,” said Phil Yeager, Hub Group’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman. Third Quarter 2024 Results Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $987 million, a 3.7% decrease from $1,025 million reported in the third quarter of 2023. Revenue was impacted by lower revenue per load including fuel and accessorial revenue in Intermodal and Brokerage, partially offset by...