Hubbell Q2 Earnings: Adjusted EPS $5.52 Beats, Raises Full-Year Guidance to $20.25-$20.55
HUBB sits 26% above its 52-week low of $403.82.
Summary
Hubbell reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $5.52, beating expectations, and raised full-year guidance. The NSI Industries acquisition closed, contributing to 15% sales growth. Strong organic growth and margin performance underscore the company's position in electrification megatrends. The company now expects 2026 sales growth of 16%–18%, with organic growth of 9%–11% and adjusted operating margin of 23.1%–23.4%.
Updated with a Wiseek News report · What changed
Updates
· Wiseek News — Hubbell now sees 2026 sales growth of 16%–18%, up from prior expectations, with organic growth of 9%–11% and adjusted operating margin of 23.1%–23.4%.
· Reuters — Shares rose over 1% premarket following the raised outlook.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · HUBB
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Updated · · Wiseek News
Full-Year Guidance Raised
Management increased 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $20.25-$20.55, implying ~12% growth at the midpoint, on expected total sales growth of 16-18% including 9-11% organic. The company now expects 2026 sales growth of 16%–18%, with organic growth of 9%–11% and adjusted operating margin of 23.1%–23.4%.
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Q2 Adjusted EPS $5.52, +12% YoY
Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $5.52 from $4.93 a year ago, driven by 15% net sales growth to $1,711.8 million and adjusted operating margin of 23.9%.
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NSI Industries Acquisition Completed
The $3.0 billion all-cash acquisition of NSI Industries closed in Q2, adding 5% to sales growth and expanding the Electrical Solutions segment; financed via $900M term loan, $1.9B senior notes, and commercial paper.
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Organic Growth Accelerates to 10%
Organic net sales grew 10% in Q2, with Electrical Solutions up 18% organically, reflecting strong demand in grid modernization, load growth, and datacenter markets.
Analysis · HUBB · Manufacturing
Hubbell delivered a strong second quarter, with adjusted EPS of $5.52 up 12% year-over-year on 15% sales growth, driven by 10% organic growth. The company completed its $3.0 billion acquisition of NSI Industries, which contributed 5% to sales growth and significantly expanded its Electrical Solutions segment. Management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $20.25-$20.55, reflecting confidence in sustained demand from grid modernization and datacenter investments. The company now expects 2026 sales growth of 16%–18%, with organic growth of 9%–11% and adjusted operating margin of 23.1%–23.4%. The balance sheet shows elevated leverage post-acquisition, with net debt to total capital at 52%, but free cash flow generation remains solid at $213 million for the quarter. This earnings report confirms the strategic and financial benefits of the NSI deal while demonstrating robust underlying operational momentum.
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