Hubbell (HUBB) stock
Industrials · Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Hubbell (HUBB) is an Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components company in the Industrials sector, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut. As of October 23, 2026, HUBB closed at $448.10, a market capitalization of $23.67 billion, the 369th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $6.22 billion in revenue (+15% year over year) and $901.40 million in free cash flow. The stock trades at 26.5x trailing earnings and 19.4x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +4.7% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +20.3% a year
- 52-week range: $403.82 – $565.50
- Gross margin 35.3%, operating margin 21.7%
- Dividend yield: 1.27%, 18 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C+ across 10 metrics
- 60th largest of 83 Industrials stocks in the S&P 500
HUBB price chart
1Y price change: +3.4% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUBB | -3.4% | +1.8% | +4.7% | +18.4% | +20.3% | +18.0% | +15.3% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1972.
HUBB key statistics
- Market cap
- $23.7B
- #369 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.5x
- Forward P/E
- 19.4x
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.89
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.2B
- +15%
- Free cash flow
- $901.4M
- Gross margin
- 35.3%
- Operating margin
- 21.7%
- Return on equity
- 24.4%
- Dividend yield
- 1.27%
- 52-week range
- $403.82 – $565.50
- Beta
- 0.85
- Price / sales
- 3.8x
- EV / EBITDA
- 19.0x
- Debt / equity
- 1.42x
- Employees
- 19,400
HUBB report card
C+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth15.3%B
- Gross margin35.3%C
- Operating margin21.7%B
- FCF margin14.5%C
- Return on equity24.4%B
- Net debt / EBITDA3.4xD
- Forward P/E19.4xB
- PEG ratio1.9xC
- Shareholder yield2.2%C
- Share count change / yr-0.4%C
Hubbell financials
Revenue went from $3.5B in fiscal 2016 to $5.8B in fiscal 2025, growing 5.8% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.5B | $3.7B | $4.5B | $3.9B | $3.7B | $4.2B | $4.9B | $5.4B | $5.6B | $5.8B |
| Gross profit | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.1B |
| Operating income | $489.8M | $518.8M | $556.9M | $526.7M | $494.5M | $532.3M | $709.1M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $1.2B |
| Net income | $293.0M | $243.1M | $360.2M | $400.9M | $351.2M | $399.5M | $545.9M | $751.4M | $779.0M | $887.1M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.24 | $4.39 | $6.54 | $7.31 | $6.43 | $7.28 | $10.07 | $13.89 | $14.39 | $16.54 |
| Free cash flow | $343.8M | $299.3M | $420.9M | $504.9M | $565.2M | — | — | $715.1M | $810.8M | $874.7M |
| Buybacks | $246.8M | $92.5M | $40.0M | $35.0M | $41.3M | $11.2M | $182.0M | $30.0M | $40.0M | $225.0M |
| Dividends paid | $144.0M | $157.6M | $172.3M | $186.6M | $201.4M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diluted shares | 55.7M | 55.1M | 54.9M | 54.7M | 54.5M | 54.7M | 54.1M | 54.0M | 54.0M | 53.5M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into HUBB?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $28.8B and $901.4M of trailing free cash flow, Hubbell needs to grow free cash flow about 22.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 15.8% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 27.1x vs. median 22.1x (10th–90th percentile 16.1x–30.8x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
HUBB dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.27%
- Annual dividend
- $5.68
- Years of increases
- 18
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 7.7%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 33%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
HUBB analyst price targets
13 analysts' average 12-month target is $555.54 (+24% vs. $448.10). Targets range from $485.00 to $630.00. 47% rate it a buy.
HUBB earnings
Next report: October 27, 2026. Hubbell has beaten EPS estimates 5 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $1.7B (+15% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $5.39 | $5.52 | +2.4% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $3.86 | $3.93 | +1.7% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $4.72 | $4.73 | +0.2% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $4.98 | $5.17 | +3.9% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $4.40 | $4.93 | +12.1% |
| May 1, 2025 | $3.72 | $3.38 | -9.2% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $4.02 | $4.10 | +2.1% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | $4.46 | $4.49 | +0.7% |
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HUBB news
- Hubbell (HUBB) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release · Oct 20, 2026
- Will Hubbell (HUBB) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? · Oct 19, 2026
- Hubbell to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 27, 2026 · Oct 13, 2026
- Hubbell's Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect · Oct 7, 2026
- Spotting Winners: Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) And Electrical Systems Stocks In Q2 · Oct 2, 2026
HUBB stock FAQ
What is HUBB's market cap?
Hubbell's market capitalization is $23.67 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 369th in the S&P 500.
What is HUBB's P/E ratio?
HUBB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26.5x and a forward P/E of 19.4x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 22.1x.
Does HUBB pay a dividend?
Yes. Hubbell pays $5.68 per share a year, a 1.27% yield. It has raised its dividend 18 years in a row. Dividends grew 7.7% a year over the last five years.
How much has HUBB stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, HUBB returned +4.7% over one year, +20.3% a year over five years, +18.0% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is HUBB stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Hubbell must grow free cash flow about 23% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 16% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the HUBB price target?
13 analysts cover HUBB with an average 12-month price target of $555.54, +24% from the current price. 47% of them rate it a buy.
When does HUBB report earnings?
Hubbell is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 5 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Hubbell have?
Hubbell has about 19,400 full-time employees, or $320,804 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology