Rep. April McClain Delaney Purchases Shares of Hubbell Inc (NYSE:HUBB)

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently bought shares of Hubbell Inc (NYSE:HUBB). In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Hubbell stock on August 14th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Viking (NYSE:VIK) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG) on 8/25/2026.

Hubbell Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of HUBB stock traded up $8.46 during trading on Friday, hitting $460.87. 418,102 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 443,880. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $480.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $493.06. Hubbell Inc has a twelve month low of $403.82 and a twelve month high of $565.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.29, a P/E/G ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.61.

Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The industrial products company reported $5.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.39 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $1.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.66 billion. Hubbell had a net margin of 14.49% and a return on equity of 27.11%. The company’s revenue was up 15.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $4.93 EPS. Hubbell has set its FY 2026 guidance at 20.250-20.550 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Hubbell Inc will post 20.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hubbell Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 31st will be paid a dividend of $1.42 per share. This represents a $5.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. Hubbell’s payout ratio is 33.63%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Robert W. Baird assumed coverage on shares of Hubbell in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $550.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $515.00 price objective on shares of Hubbell in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Weiss Ratings lowered Hubbell from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Hubbell in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Hubbell from $565.00 to $575.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $555.00.

Institutional Trading of Hubbell

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in HUBB. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in Hubbell by 171.9% in 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 grew its position in Hubbell by 18.9% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 1,233 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $408,000 after purchasing an additional 196 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Hubbell by 271.9% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 212 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Hubbell during the first quarter valued at about $599,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Hubbell by 31.1% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 468 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $191,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.16% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Hubbell news, VP Jonathan Del Nero sold 547 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $518.56, for a total value of $283,652.32. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 2,933 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,520,936.48. This trade represents a 15.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

Hubbell Company Profile

Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) is a manufacturer of electrical and utility products used to build, connect, protect and maintain electrical systems. The company serves electric utilities, electrical contractors, distributors, telecommunications providers, industrial businesses and commercial customers.

Hubbell operates through two principal business areas: Utility Solutions and Electrical Solutions. Its product portfolio includes components for electric transmission, distribution and substation applications, as well as connectors, insulators, arresters, grounding and bonding equipment, wiring devices, lighting products, enclosures and other electrical system products.