Hubbell Inc. Stock Falls 2.29% With 458th Trading Volume Rank as Institutional Stake Shrinks 6.1%

Hubbell Inc. (HUBB) closed 2.29% lower on August 15, 2025, with a trading volume of $220 million, ranking 458th in market activity. The decline occurred amid mixed institutional activity, as Sienna Gestion reduced its stake by 6.1% in Q1, now holding 14,775 shares valued at $4.75 million. Analysts highlighted a robust Q2 earnings report, with the company surpassing estimates at $4.93 per share and reporting $1.48 billion in revenue. A quarterly dividend of $1.32 per share was announced, maintaining a 1.2% yield.

Recent analyst activity included upgrades from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Barclays, raising price targets to $417–$445. The stock’s average price target stands at $452.64, reflecting cautious optimism. Institutional ownership remains concentrated, with hedge funds and institutional investors holding 88.16% of shares. Insider transactions, including a 18.81% reduction by Director Carlos Cardoso, further underscored market dynamics.

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