Hubbell (HUBB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hubbell Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and utility products, serving a broad range of residential, commercial, industrial and utility end markets. The company operates through two principal business segments: Electrical Solutions, which offers wiring devices, lighting fixtures, industrial enclosures and power connection products; and Utility Solutions, which provides products and services for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. Hubbell’s portfolio includes switchgear, transformers, cable accessories, connectors, conduit systems and custom engineered solutions designed to enhance safety, reliability and energy efficiency.

Founded in 1888 by inventor Harvey Hubbell, the company earned its early reputation with the invention of the pull-chain lamp socket. Over more than a century of innovation, Hubbell has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions and internal development, broadening its product offerings and technical capabilities. Today, the company leverages its engineering expertise to deliver integrated solutions across critical infrastructure projects, industrial facilities, data centers, commercial buildings and residential communities.

Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Hubbell maintains manufacturing operations, sales offices and distribution centers across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. This global footprint enables the company to meet regional standards, expedite delivery times and provide localized customer support. Hubbell’s commitment to quality management and process improvement underpins its operational excellence and supports long-term relationships with utilities, contractors, OEMs and end users.

Guided by an experienced executive leadership team and a board of directors, Hubbell focuses on sustainable growth through ongoing product innovation, operational efficiency and strategic investment. The company emphasizes research and development, customer collaboration and digital connectivity to address evolving market demands and regulatory requirements. With a history spanning more than 130 years, Hubbell remains dedicated to advancing electrical systems and utility infrastructure worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $424.02 to $437.39
• 50-Day Range: $408.50 to $451.38
• 52-Week Range: $299.42 to $481.35
• Volume: 335,842 shs
• Average Volume: 603,615 shs
• Market Capitalization: $22.78 billion
• P/E Ratio: 27.84
• Dividend Yield: 1.23%
• Price Target: $477.75
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Hubbell Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hubbell scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 47th out of 186 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Hubbell has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.56, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Hubbell has a consensus price target of $477.75, representing about 11.4% upside from its current price of $428.77.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hubbell has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.54%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hubbell are expected to grow by 7.54% in the coming year, from $17.63 to $18.96 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hubbell is 27.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.20.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hubbell is 27.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 296.49.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Hubbell has a PEG Ratio of 2.39. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hubbell has a P/B Ratio of 7.02. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.63% of the float of Hubbell has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hubbell has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hubbell has recently decreased by 8.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Hubbell pays a meaningful dividend of 1.26%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Hubbell has been increasing its dividend for 17 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hubbell is 34.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Hubbell will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.85% next year. This indicates that Hubbell will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.63% of the float of Hubbell has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hubbell has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hubbell has recently decreased by 8.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.10

News Sentiment

Hubbell has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Hubbell this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for HUBB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

7 people have added Hubbell to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hubbell insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.66% of the stock of Hubbell is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

88.16% of the stock of Hubbell is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HUBB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HUBB shares performed this year?

Hubbell's stock was trading at $418.89 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, HUBB shares have increased by 2.4% and is now trading at $428.77.

How were Hubbell's earnings last quarter?

Hubbell Inc (NYSE:HUBB) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 29th. The industrial products company reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.36 by $0.57. The industrial products company earned $1.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.51 billion. Hubbell had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.63% and a net margin of 14.76%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Hubbell buying back stock?

Hubbell's board initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, February 12th 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $500,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 2.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Hubbell's major shareholders?

Hubbell's top institutional shareholders include Vontobel Holding Ltd. (0.21%), Covea Finance (0.13%), LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI (0.06%) and Swedbank AB (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Gerben Bakker, William R Sperry, John F Malloy, Katherine Anne Lane, Neal J Keating, Anthony Guzzi, Alyssa R Flynn, Nero Jonathan M Del, Nero Jonathan M Del, Mark Eugene Mikes and Carlos M Cardoso.
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How do I buy shares of Hubbell?

Shares of HUBB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hubbell own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hubbell investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Salesforce (CRM), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Chevron (CVX), Broadcom (AVGO) and CocaCola (KO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/29/2025
• Record date for 9/15 Dividend: 8/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 8/29/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/15/2025
• Today: 10/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - ELEC UTILS
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HUBB
• CIK: 48898
• Web: www.hubbell.com
• Phone: (475) 882-4000
• Fax: 203-799-4333
• Employees: 17,700
• Year Founded: 1888

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Hubbell: $477.75
• High Price Target: $535.00
• Low Price Target: $431.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +11.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.56
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $15.40
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.89
• Forward P/E Ratio: 24.35
• P/E Growth: 2.39
• Net Income: $777.80 million
• Net Margins: 14.76%
• Pretax Margin: 18.73%
• Return on Equity: 27.63%
• Return on Assets: 13.26%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
• Current Ratio: 1.30
• Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.63 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.05
• Cash Flow: $20.72 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.72
• Book Value: $61.06 per share
• Price / Book: 7.03

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 53,140,000
• Free Float: 52,789,000
• Market Cap: $22.81 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.96