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NYSE:HUBS
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HubSpot (HUBS) has experienced a volatile year, currently up 17% today despite being down 35% year-to-date, a reflection of the broader software sector's recovery after significant losses in Q1. The company is integrating AI into its offerings, which has garnered interest from both clients and insiders who recently invested $2.5 million in shares. HubSpot's revenue and earnings exceeded expectations, but a 20% drop in stock price followed the announcement of upcoming changes to service pricing, incorporating AI. The firm is strategically positioned to capitalize on market shifts, especially as larger competitors like Salesforce retreat from small- and mid-sized businesses. Analysts project strong growth, with target prices ranging from $274.00 to $360.09, suggesting substantial upside potential.
It is similar in its business model to Salesforce which caters to large companies and has moved away from small and mid cap companies. This has created an opportunity for Hubspot since its system is similar to Salesforce. There is an 18% expected growth rate in revenue and earnings this year. Trades at 21 times expected earnings, the same as Microsoft and the S&P 500. As to software companies in general, their clients prefer commercial versions, even at higher prices, as opposed to create your own software. Commercial versions stay up-to-date, innovate and keep things secure. Buy 32 Hold 4 Sell 0
(Analysts’ price target is $360.09)Fractional shares to buy instead of playing the short squeeze of GameStop, AMC, etc. It's growing fast. Cloud-based marketing software can target internet users to products you didn't realize you wanted to buy. He prefers Twilio, though.
Comparing this to Salesforce.Com (CRM-N). Both of these companies are attractive because their business (electronic customer relationship management) brings large, recurring revenue. However, he struggles with the valuation of both companies. They are too rich for his clients. In the context of concerns that tech’s valuation might be too far extended, he thinks it would be wise to step back from this one. At this time, if he was buying a tech stock, he would prefer one that showed more potential for structural growth. He gave IBM as an example of a tech company that is currently “on sale”.
HubSpot is a American stock, trading under the symbol HUBS (previously HUBS-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (HUBS). It is usually referred to as NYSE:HUBS or HUBS
In the last year, 3 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on HUBS (previously HUBS-N on Stockchase). 3 analysts recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is DON'T BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for HubSpot.
HubSpot was recommended as a Top Pick by Darren Sissons on 2018-07-31. Read the latest stock experts ratings for HubSpot.
Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for HubSpot.
HubSpot is followed by 13 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-06-18, HubSpot (HUBS) stock closed at a price of $176.03.
Is up lately, because software stocks are recovering after taking the biggest losses ever in Q1 this year. HUBS is up 17% today though -35% this year. They're embracing AI and introducing it to their clients. They recently beat and raised revenues and earnings, but fell 20% because they announced they will change the pricing of their services to include AI. Insiders bought $2.5 million of stock. Now, the entire software sector is rallying. If you've got companies now that will replace humans with digital workers, then that software will be worth a lot more--that's the opportunity.
(Analysts’ price target is $274.00)