Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Hubbell Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Company Overview - Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) has a market cap of $21.6 billion and operates as a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of electrical and utility solutions, serving various markets including industrial, commercial, institutional, and utility [1] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, HUBB shares have decreased by 10.6%, while the S&P 500 Index has increased by 10.5%. Year-to-date, HUBB shares are down 2.6%, compared to an 11.2% gain for the S&P 500 [2] - HUBB has also underperformed the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), which returned 5.6% over the same period [3] Recent Financial Results - In Q3 2025, HUBB reported revenue of $1.5 billion, which was weaker than expected. However, shares rose by 4.9% following the announcement due to an adjusted EPS of $5.17, which exceeded estimates. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $18.10 - $18.30 [4] - Analysts project a 9.6% year-over-year growth in adjusted EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2025, estimating it to be $18.16. The company's earnings surprise history shows mixed results, with three out of the last four quarters exceeding consensus estimates [5] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Among 13 analysts covering HUBB, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy," consisting of six "Strong Buy" ratings and seven "Holds" [5] - Barclays raised its price target for HUBB to $456 while maintaining an "Equal Weight" rating. The mean price target of $488.90 indicates a 20% premium to current price levels, with the highest target at $530 suggesting a potential upside of 30.1% [7]