Hubbell (HUBB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) is a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic products for commercial, industrial, residential and utility applications. Through its Electrical Solutions segment, the company offers a broad portfolio of wiring devices, lighting fixtures, enclosures, connectors, and power distribution equipment. The Utility Solutions segment specializes in overhead and underground transmission and distribution components, pole hardware, substations, and electrical fittings. These complementary businesses serve contractors, industrial firms, utilities, and commercial customers, positioning Hubbell as a diversified supplier across the electrical value chain.

Founded in 1888 by inventor Harvey Hubbell, the company’s early success stemmed from the patenting of the pull-chain light socket and the detachable plug. Over more than a century of innovation, Hubbell has expanded its product offerings through internal development and strategic acquisitions, continuously adapting to evolving industry standards and customer needs. The company’s long history of manufacturing excellence has been marked by a commitment to quality, safety, and durability in its engineered solutions.

Hubbell’s operations span North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and select emerging markets, with manufacturing facilities, sales offices and distribution centers strategically located to optimize responsiveness and supply chain efficiency. The company’s global footprint allows it to serve utility providers, infrastructure projects, data centers, commercial buildings, and renewable energy installations with tailored solutions that meet regional regulations and performance requirements.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Aaron J. Drosdak, Hubbell continues to focus on operational excellence, new product development, and digital transformation initiatives. The executive team emphasizes sustainable growth, leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies and a customer-centric approach to drive long-term value. With a legacy rooted in invention and a forward-looking strategy, Hubbell remains positioned to address the evolving demands of the electrical industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $417.19 to $421.67
• 50-Day Range: $348.38 to $422.36
• 52-Week Range: $299.43 to $481.35
• Volume: 521,464 shs
• Average Volume: 536,423 shs
• Market Capitalization: $22.37 billion
• P/E Ratio: 28.36
• Dividend Yield: 1.26%
• Price Target: $456.25
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Hubbell Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hubbell scored higher than 47% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 121st out of 181 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: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Hubbell has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hubbell has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 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 28.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hubbell is 28.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.17.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Hubbell has a PEG Ratio of 1.47. 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 6.87. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.85% 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 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hubbell has recently increased by 2.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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 35.72%. 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

4.85% 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 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hubbell has recently increased by 2.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.37

News Sentiment

Hubbell has a news sentiment score of 1.37. 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 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Hubbell this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for HUBB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Hubbell to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hubbell insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,125,013.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.76% 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 at the start of the year. Since then, HUBB shares have increased by 0.1% and is now trading at $419.18.

How were Hubbell's earnings last quarter?

Hubbell Inc (NYSE:HUBB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 1st. The industrial products company reported $3.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.73 by $0.23. The business's revenue was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis.
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 repurchase up to 2.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are Hubbell's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Hubbell include Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%), LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI (0.06%), Swedbank AB (0.05%) and Walter Public Investments Inc. (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Gerben Bakker, William R Sperry, John F Malloy, Katherine Anne Lane, Neal J Keating, Anthony Guzzi, Allan Connolly, Alyssa R Flynn, Nero Jonathan M Del, Nero Jonathan M Del, Mark Eugene Mikes and Carlos M Cardoso.
View institutional ownership trends.

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: 5/01/2025
• Record date for 6/16 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/16 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/16/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• 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: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Hubbell: $456.25
• High Price Target: $535.00
• Low Price Target: $417.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.38
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $14.78
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.36
• Forward P/E Ratio: 23.78
• P/E Growth: 1.47
• Net Income: $777.80 million
• Net Margins: 14.29%
• Pretax Margin: 18.30%
• Return on Equity: 27.68%
• Return on Assets: 12.98%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.32
• Current Ratio: 1.17
• Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.59 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.00
• Cash Flow: $20.63 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.32
• Book Value: $61.06 per share
• Price / Book: 6.87

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 53,373,000
• Free Float: 53,021,000
• Market Cap: $22.37 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.99