Hubbell B (HUBB)
NYSE:HUBB
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 04, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
5.36Last Year’s EPS
4.93Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple material positives: double-digit growth in sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS; strong segment performance (utility grid infrastructure and data center); raised full-year guidance; healthy orders and a disciplined capital allocation approach. Challenges were highlighted but contained: grid automation/Aclara weakness (bottoming), near-term margin pressure from elevated inflation and restructuring investments, higher interest expense from recent M&A, and localized supply considerations. Overall, the positives (revenue and profit acceleration, upgraded guidance, robust end-market demand and strategic investments) meaningfully outweigh the contained lowlights.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth and Composition
Net sales of $1.517 billion in Q1 2026, an 11% increase year-over-year driven by 8% organic growth and 3% from acquisitions.
Strong Adjusted Operating Profit and Margin Expansion
Adjusted operating profit of $301 million in Q1, up 18% year-over-year, with adjusted operating margins expanding 110 basis points versus prior year.
Adjusted EPS Improvement
Adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.93 in Q1, a 16% increase year-over-year.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Full-year sales growth outlook raised to 8%–11%, organic sales growth raised to 6%–9% (up 1–2 points vs prior outlook), and full-year adjusted EPS raised to $19.30–$19.85.
Data Center Momentum
Electrical Solutions data center end-market grew ~40% in Q1; full-year data center growth outlook raised to >25% (previously ~15%); long-cycle modular skid backlog provides strong visibility.
Utility Solutions Strength
Utility Solutions Q1 net sales $949 million (up 11% Y/Y), with organic growth of 7% and Grid Infrastructure organic growth of 12%; Utility adjusted operating profit grew ~21% with margins expanding ~190 basis points.
Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet
Repaid capital to shareholders with $168 million of share repurchases in Q1 at an average < $500 per share; balance sheet described as strong and positioned to fund CapEx and M&A; target of at least 90% free cash flow conversion on adjusted net income for 2026.
Acquisitions Performing and Strategic Opportunity
Acquisitions added ~3 points to Q1 growth; DMC Power and Systems Control integrating well and supporting strong T&D demand; identified a long-term high-voltage (765 kV) transmission TAM of ~$1.5 billion over ten years as incremental opportunity.
HUBB Earnings History
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HUBB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | $545.93 | $508.17 | -6.92% |
Feb 03, 2026 | $494.25 | $502.50 | +1.67% |
Oct 28, 2025 | $431.37 | $452.60 | +4.92% |
Jul 29, 2025 | $434.38 | $423.50 | -2.50% |
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FAQ
When does Hubbell B (HUBB) report earnings?
Hubbell B (HUBB) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 04, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Hubbell B (HUBB) earnings time?
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What is HUBB EPS forecast?
HUBB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 5.36.