Gerben Bakker Sells 25,233 Shares of Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) Stock

Hubbell Inc (NYSE:HUBB) CEO Gerben Bakker sold 25,233 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $498.97, for a total value of $12,590,510.01. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 64,420 shares in the company, valued at approximately $32,143,647.40. This represents a 28.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Hubbell Trading Up 2.5%

Shares of HUBB stock opened at $515.72 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.72 and a quick ratio of 1.00. Hubbell Inc has a 1 year low of $299.42 and a 1 year high of $519.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $27.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.94, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.02. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $468.76 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $446.27.

Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The industrial products company reported $4.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.70 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $1.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.49 billion. Hubbell had a return on equity of 27.45% and a net margin of 15.29%.The company’s revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.10 earnings per share. Hubbell has set its FY 2026 guidance at 19.150-19.850 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Hubbell Inc will post 17.63 earnings per share for the current year.

Hubbell Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a $1.42 dividend. This represents a $5.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. Hubbell’s payout ratio is presently 34.07%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hubbell

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HUBB. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its position in Hubbell by 171.9% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,401 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $795,000 after purchasing an additional 1,518 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in shares of Hubbell by 18.9% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 1,233 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $408,000 after purchasing an additional 196 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hubbell by 271.9% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 212 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $70,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hubbell during the first quarter worth about $599,000. Finally, Callan Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in Hubbell in the second quarter valued at approximately $452,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 88.16% of the company’s stock.

Hubbell News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Hubbell this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hubbell beat Q4 EPS expectations, reported double-digit revenue growth year-over-year and set FY2026 guidance at $19.15–$19.85 per share; the board also declared a $1.42 quarterly dividend (ex-dividend Feb 27). These fundamentals and the confirmed guidance are supportive for valuation and forward earnings expectations. HUBB on MarketBeat
• Positive Sentiment: Several sell-side analysts raised targets and maintained bullish views after the results (examples: Wells Fargo to $550, Mizuho $575); consensus remains a Moderate Buy with a street target above current levels — a tailwind for price momentum. HUBB analyst coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest declined ~14.7% in January to ~2.54M shares (about 4.8% of float), reducing one potential source of downside and suggesting less immediate short-pressure on the stock. Source: short interest report
• Neutral Sentiment: Minor institutional activity: a handful of smaller funds tweaked positions (small % changes). Institutional ownership remains high (~88%), which can both stabilize and amplify moves depending on flows. Source: MarketBeat institutional data
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/earnings coverage: an MSN piece summarized the top analyst questions from Hubbell’s Q4 call — useful context for catalysts but not a direct price driver. The top 5 analyst questions from Hubbell’s Q4 earnings call
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Gerben Bakker sold 25,233 shares (~$12.6M) in early February, reducing his stake by ~28% — a large insider sale that can be perceived negatively by investors assessing insider conviction. CEO Gerben Bakker Sells 25,233 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Two senior VPs also sold sizable stakes (Nero Jonathan M. Del: 2,245 shares; Katherine Anne Lane: 4,610 shares), further adding to near-term insider selling pressure. Nero Form 4 Lane Form 4

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. Mizuho set a $575.00 target price on shares of Hubbell in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Hubbell from $478.00 to $532.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $450.00 price objective on shares of Hubbell in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Hubbell from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Hubbell from $465.00 to $481.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hubbell has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $529.75.

Hubbell Company Profile

Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) is an industrial manufacturer and distributor of electrical and electronic products serving a range of end markets including commercial and residential construction, industrial, and utility customers. Founded in 1888 by Harvey Hubbell, the company has a long history in electrical innovation and product development and is headquartered in Connecticut. Hubbell designs, manufactures and sells components and systems that enable the distribution and control of electrical power and provide lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor environments.

The company’s offerings span a broad portfolio of products used by contractors, utilities, original equipment manufacturers and facility owners.