Analyst Christopher Snyder of Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Hubbell B (HUBB – Research Report), reducing the price target to $435.00.
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Christopher Snyder has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors affecting Hubbell B’s stock performance. The stock has faced challenges with sustaining its organic growth, as Hubbard’s forecast for early 2025 indicates potential flat organic growth compared to typical seasonal patterns. This situation is compounded by the company’s need to adjust for various Q4 factors, leading to skepticism about achieving the projected organic growth recovery.
Additionally, although there has been a recent de-rating of the stock back to its five-year average, this reflects market concerns regarding the company’s ability to maintain its current margins amidst these growth challenges. Furthermore, the anticipated recovery in the utility segment, which comprises a significant part of Hubbell’s portfolio, remains uncertain, with potential downside risks. Collectively, these elements have contributed to the decision to maintain a Hold rating, balancing the risks with the stock’s current valuation.
In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $475.00 price target.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 67 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of HUBB in relation to earlier this year.