We see minimal long-term impact from generative AI or AI agents on HubSpot's customer growth, as security and integration risks hinder widespread self-built CRM adoption. We believe the overall decline in the market due to AI fears is not justified, as we do not expect AI to lower CRM customer growth. DCF-based upside of 51% reflects conservative margin forecasts and robust CRM market growth drivers, including AI integration and ongoing business expansion.
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HubSpot delivered Q1'26 results with 23% revenue growth, expanded margins, and achieved GAAP profitability for the first time. Enterprise adoption and AI monetization are accelerating, with large-deal ARR up 37-64% and AI-driven revenue streams gaining traction. Management raised full-year guidance, achieved 2027 margin targets a year early, and continues to reduce stock-based compensation as a percent of revenue.
HubSpot NYSE: HUBS reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 23% year over year, or 18% in constant currency, as executives said the company's core growth initiatives and newer AI monetization efforts are gaining traction.
HubSpot beats Q1 estimates as AI monetization, enterprise traction and multi-hub adoption fueled strong revenue and profit growth.
HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
HubSpot remains a "Buy" despite post-earnings volatility and AI-driven churn fears, offering a de-risked entry point after a recent selloff. HUBS delivered a Q1 beat and raise, with 23% y/y revenue growth and improved full-year guidance, signaling strong execution amid macro headwinds. Valuation is attractive at 15.7x FY26 P/E (13.0x ex-cash), supported by consistent margin expansion, robust cash flow, and positive GAAP/non-GAAP earnings.
Although the revenue and EPS for HubSpot (HUBS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
HubSpot (HUBS) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.78 per share a year ago.
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for HubSpot (HUBS), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended March 2026.
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HUBS heads into Q1 earnings with AI-driven growth and strong ecosystem lock-in, but macro risks, competition and a weak ESP cloud outlook.