Rep. April McClain Delaney Buys Hubbell Inc (NYSE:HUBB) Shares

Key Points

• Rep. April McClain Delaney purchased between $1,001 and $15,000 of Hubbell shares on August 14, according to a filing disclosed September 9. She also reported selling holdings in several other companies on August 25.
• Hubbell reported quarterly earnings of $5.52 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, while revenue rose 15.3% year over year to $1.71 billion. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $20.25–$20.55.
• Hubbell declared a quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, equal to an annualized $5.68 dividend and a 1.3% yield. Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with an average price target of $555.

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently bought shares of Hubbell Inc NYSE: HUBB. In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Hubbell stock on August 14th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Wabtec NYSE: WAB on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Viking NYSE: VIK on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Trimble NASDAQ: TRMB on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group NYSE: TDG on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply NASDAQ: TSCO on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Middleby NASDAQ: MIDD on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies NYSE: TDY on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International NYSE: SGI on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers NYSE: SIG on 8/25/2026.

Hubbell Trading Down 0.6%

NYSE HUBB opened at $452.29 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $23.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.78, a P/E/G ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.89. Hubbell Inc has a 52-week low of $403.82 and a 52-week high of $565.50. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $480.99 and a 200 day moving average price of $493.29.

Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The industrial products company reported $5.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $5.39 by $0.13. Hubbell had a return on equity of 27.11% and a net margin of 14.49%.The company had revenue of $1.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.66 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $4.93 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 15.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Hubbell has set its FY 2026 guidance at 20.250-20.550 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Hubbell Inc will post 20.43 EPS for the current year.

Hubbell Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st will be issued a dividend of $1.42 per share. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. Hubbell's dividend payout ratio is currently 33.63%.

Insider Activity at Hubbell

In other news, VP Jonathan Del Nero sold 547 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $518.56, for a total transaction of $283,652.32. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 2,933 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,520,936.48. This trade represents a 15.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.63% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on HUBB. Wall Street Zen downgraded Hubbell from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. UBS Group reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $515.00 price target on shares of Hubbell in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Hubbell from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on shares of Hubbell in a report on Thursday, August 20th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $550.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Hubbell in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $555.00.

Institutional Trading of Hubbell

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of HUBB. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its stake in shares of Hubbell by 48,520.9% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 39,838,018 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $20,843,251,000 after buying an additional 39,756,082 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Hubbell in the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,455,986,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in Hubbell by 140.4% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,514,632 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $1,116,773,000 after acquiring an additional 1,468,701 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Hubbell by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,302,567 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $1,022,593,000 after acquiring an additional 40,623 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Hubbell during the second quarter worth about $783,142,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.16% of the company's stock.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor's degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About Hubbell

Hubbell Incorporated NYSE: HUBB is a manufacturer of electrical and utility products used to build, connect, protect and maintain electrical systems. The company serves electric utilities, electrical contractors, distributors, telecommunications providers, industrial businesses and commercial customers.

Hubbell operates through two principal business areas: Utility Solutions and Electrical Solutions. Its product portfolio includes components for electric transmission, distribution and substation applications, as well as connectors, insulators, arresters, grounding and bonding equipment, wiring devices, lighting products, enclosures and other electrical system products.

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