HubSpot jumps as traders position ahead of May 7 earnings catalyst
HUBS•HubSpot shares are rising as investors position ahead of the company’s Q1 2026 earnings report due after the close on May 7, 2026. The move also comes after HubSpot’s February 2026 outlook called for 21% Q1 revenue growth and a 20% non-GAAP operating margin for full-year 2026.
1. What’s moving the stock
HubSpot (HUBS) is up about 3.37% in Monday trading (May 4, 2026) as the market leans into a near-term catalyst: the company is expected to report Q1 2026 results after the close on Thursday, May 7. With the stock well off prior highs, traders appear to be positioning for a volatility event into earnings rather than reacting to a single same-day headline. (marketbeat.com)
2. Why the setup matters right now
The pre-earnings bid is being supported by the company’s most recent published outlook from February 2026, which projected Q1 2026 revenue of roughly $862–$863 million (about 21% year-over-year growth as reported) and full-year 2026 revenue of about $3.69–$3.70 billion with a 20% non-GAAP operating margin. That framework has kept expectations anchored even as investors debate how quickly AI features translate into sustained monetization and retention improvements. (ir.hubspot.com)
3. What to watch next
Key swing factors on the upcoming call include: any change to full-year 2026 revenue and margin targets, commentary on AI product adoption and monetization pace, and management’s tone on demand quality (SMB vs. upmarket) and billings trends. With earnings scheduled for May 7 after the close, positioning and revisions risk can stay elevated through the end of the week. (tipranks.com)
