13 Best Freight Stocks to Invest in Now

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11. Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG)

No. of Hedge Funds: 27

Upside Potential: 6.87%

Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG) holds a spot in our list of 13 best freight stocks to invest in now. Amid mixed second-quarter results, the company expands its Intermodal service offering through an acquisition.

The company achieved an EPS of $0.42 for the second quarter of 2025. Revenue during the period was an 8% decrease from the second quarter of 2024 and stands at $906 million in Q2 2025. Additionally, the decreased revenue per unit in intermodal and brokerage, decreased fuel revenue, and sub-seasonal demand across segments offset the 2% Intermodal volume growth.

Despite the decline, Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG) aims to expand its Temperature-Controlled Intermodal Service offering with its new acquisition, Marten Transport Intermodal. On July 22, 2025, the company announced entering an agreement to acquire the intermodal assets of Marten Transport, Ltd., a division of Marten Transport, Ltd. The $51.8 million acquisition will be carried out in cash and structured as an asset purchase of equipment and contracts.

With 27 hedge funds having ownership stakes in the company, Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG) gains modest interest from institutional investors. Its upside potential currently stands at 6.87%.

Founded in 1971 and based in Illinois, Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUBG) is a leading supply chain solutions provider, specializing in intermodal transportation. The company uses a combination of rail and trucks to offer cost-effective freight services across North America.

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