Core Insights - Hubbell Incorporated reported strong third-quarter results for 2025, with double-digit adjusted earnings per diluted share growth driven by robust organic growth in Electrical Solutions and Grid Infrastructure products within the Utility Solutions segment, alongside a lower year-over-year tax rate [2][3]. Financial Performance - The Utility Solutions segment net sales increased by 1% to $944 million compared to $933 million in Q3 2024, with organic net sales also up approximately 1%. Grid Infrastructure net sales rose by about 9%, while Grid Automation net sales fell by approximately 18% [5]. - The Electrical Solutions segment net sales grew by 10% to $559 million compared to $510 million in Q3 2024, with organic net sales increasing by 8% and an acquisition contributing 1% [6]. - The effective tax rate decreased to 17.5% in Q3 2025 from 21.0% in Q3 2024, primarily due to a significant income tax benefit from an international restructuring [7]. - Adjusted diluted EPS for Q3 2025 was $5.17, compared to $4.61 in Q3 2024, reflecting a 12% increase [8][12]. Operational Highlights - The company achieved an operating margin of 22.0% in Q3 2025, up from 21.7% in Q3 2024, while the adjusted operating margin was 23.9%, compared to 23.8% in the prior year [12][36]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $284 million in Q3 2025, an increase from $227 million in the same period of 2024. Free cash flow also rose to $254 million from $189 million year-over-year [9]. Outlook - For the full year 2025, Hubbell anticipates diluted EPS in the range of $16.55-$16.75 and adjusted diluted EPS between $18.10-$18.30, with total sales growth and organic net sales growth expected to be 3-4% [10][11].