Hubbell Surges 2.37% on $480M in Volume (256th) as EPS Jumps to $4.93 and Margins Expand to 24.4%

Hubbell (HUBB) rose 2.37% on July 30, 2025, with a trading volume of $480 million, ranking 256th in daily stock volume. The earnings call highlighted double-digit adjusted EPS growth to $4.93 in Q2 2025, driven by 7% organic growth in grid infrastructure and mid-single-digit performance in electrical solutions. Adjusted operating margins expanded 120 basis points to 24.4%, and full-year EPS guidance was raised to $17.65–$18.15, reflecting confidence in margin resilience and organic growth targets of 4–6%.

Strong margin expansion and free cash flow growth underscored the company’s ability to offset inflationary pressures through pricing actions and operational efficiency. Grid infrastructure orders surged into the high teens year-over-year, while electrical solutions benefited from data center demand and industrial reshoring. However, Grid Automation faced a 13% contraction due to delayed project activity, and tariffs and raw material costs remain near-term headwinds. Management emphasized ongoing cost mitigation strategies, including proactive price increases and supplier negotiations, to sustain profitability.

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