Hubbell Volume Falls to 482nd as Analysts Diverge and Institutions Pile In

Hubbell (HUBB) closed at $433.10 on July 31, 2025, with a minimal 0.01% increase. Trading volume declined to 0.30 billion, ranking 482nd in the market. The stock’s average rating remains “Hold” with a consensus price target of $459.38, reflecting mixed analyst sentiment despite a recent upward revision in price targets from Wells Fargo & Company.

Analyst activity highlights diverging views: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $445.00, signaling 2.75% upside, while Wall Street Zen downgraded from “Buy” to “Hold.” Barclays and JPMorgan also adjusted targets upward, though the stock remains underpinned by six “Hold” and three “Buy” ratings. Institutional ownership saw significant shifts, with Texas Teacher Retirement System and Stratos Wealth Partners boosting positions by over 1,400% and 29.6%, respectively, in Q1.

Insider transactions revealed reduced stakes by CEO Gerben Bakker and Director Carlos M. Cardoso, with ownership declines of 8.60% and 18.81%. Institutional investors now hold 88.16% of shares, underscoring broader market confidence. The company’s latest quarterly earnings exceeded estimates, reporting $4.93 EPS against a $4.40 forecast, though revenue fell slightly short at $1.48 billion.

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