Countdown to Hubbell (HUBB) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Hubbell (HUBB) will report quarterly earnings of $3.73 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.6%, while revenues are expected to decline by 1% to $1.38 billion [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.4% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Prior revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and stock price performance [3]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales- Electrical Solutions' at $500.19 million, a decrease of 1% from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Net Sales- Utility Solutions' is forecasted to reach $889.24 million, reflecting a decline of 0.5% from the year-ago quarter [5]. - 'Adjusted operating income- Utility Solutions' is projected at $196.34 million, slightly up from $195.20 million in the previous year [5]. - 'Adjusted operating income- Electrical Solutions' is expected to be $86.84 million, compared to $80 million reported in the same quarter last year [6]. Market Performance - Shares of Hubbell have returned +8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change, indicating a stronger performance relative to the market [7].