NYSE$HUBB

Hubbell Inc. · Q1 2023 earnings

Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Hubbell's Q1 2023 results were reported, with strong performance driven by grid modernization and electrification.

Hubbell reported a strong start to 2023, with robust demand for products and solutions driving net sales growth of 11% and organic growth of 10%. The company is raising its full-year EPS guidance due to the strong first quarter results.

  • Q1 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $3.37; adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $3.61.
  • Q1 net sales increased by 11% (organic +10%).
  • Operating margin expanded by 700 bps; adjusted operating margin expanded by 680 bps.
  • Full year 2023 diluted EPS from continuing operations is raised to $12.00-$12.50; adjusted diluted EPS of $13.00-$13.50.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.29B

Previous: $1.16B+11.2%
EPS (adj)

$3.61

Previous: $2.12+70.3%
Adjusted Operating Margin

20.7%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$182M

Previous: $180M+0.9%
Net Income

$182M

Previous: $180M+0.9%
Operating Income

$249M

Previous: $143M+74.1%
Gross Profit

$448M

Previous: $323M+38.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$430M

Previous: $359M+19.7%
Total Assets

$5.48B

Previous: $5.17B+6.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$11.8M

Previous: $11M+7.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Hubbell · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.29B

Q1 2023+11.2%vs Q1 2022
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Hubbell · $1.29B total across 2 segments · Q1 2023

  • Utility Solutions
    $782M
  • Electrical Solutions
    $504M

Forward guidance

For the full year 2023, Hubbell anticipates diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $12.00-$12.50 and anticipates adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $13.00-$13.50. Hubbell anticipates full year 2023 total sales growth of 8-10% and organic net sales growth of 7-9%, as compared to full year 2022.

Tailwinds

  • Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $12.00-$12.50.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $13.00-$13.50.
  • Full year 2023 total sales growth of 8-10%.
  • Organic net sales growth of 7-9% as compared to full year 2022.
  • Full year 2023 free cash flow conversion of 90% to 95% of adjusted net income from continuing operations.

Headwinds

  • Adjusted EPS excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, which the Company expects to be approximately $1.00 for the full year.
  • The diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS ranges are based on an adjusted tax rate of 22.5% to 23.0%.
  • Includes approximately $0.25 of anticipated restructuring and related investment.
  • Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and the potential use of hedging instruments to hedge the exposure to fluctuating rates of foreign currency exchange on inventory purchases
  • Lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ongoing supply chain issues

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023

Historical avgQ1 2023

+0.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

69%

47 / 68 earnings

Positive

+11.9%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-16.1%

Q3 2018

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.5%-7.0%-13.3%
Q4 2025+1.7%+1.7%-3.8%
Q3 2025+4.9%+8.3%-1.3%
Q1 2025-5.5%-4.1%+7.3%
Q4 2024-1.9%-1.9%-15.3%
Q3 2024-4.0%-5.3%+2.0%
Q2 2024+7.8%-0.2%+7.8%
Q1 2024-8.3%-6.7%-4.1%
Q4 2023+0.9%+6.5%+14.5%
Q3 2023-1.5%-0.5%+5.9%
Q2 2023-7.1%-7.1%-5.2%
Q1 2023+11.9%+15.9%+23.3%
Q4 2022+3.7%+4.9%+8.5%
Q3 2022+6.7%+6.2%+14.7%
Q2 2022+7.3%+12.0%+12.8%
Q1 2022+3.7%+3.2%-1.4%
Q4 2021-0.9%+0.1%-4.0%
Q3 2021+0.2%+4.8%+9.6%
Q2 2021+0.8%+3.2%+5.7%
Q1 2021+0.5%+0.8%-0.4%
Q4 2020+1.5%+1.9%+10.0%
Q3 2020-3.2%-2.3%+9.1%
Q2 2020+0.8%+2.3%+9.0%
Q1 2020-3.7%-4.1%-3.4%
Q4 2019+1.9%-0.1%-6.2%
Q3 2019+2.4%+2.6%+5.8%
Q2 2019+3.6%+2.0%+3.2%
Q1 2019+3.1%+5.2%-5.0%
Q4 2018+3.6%+3.7%+7.5%
Q3 2018-16.1%-17.8%-12.1%
Q2 2018+6.6%+7.0%+9.2%
Q1 2018-9.2%-11.8%-6.5%
Q4 2017-1.5%-3.0%-6.2%
Q3 2017+3.8%+3.8%-0.3%
Q2 2017+1.8%+2.7%-5.4%
Q1 2017-6.1%-6.9%-3.8%
Q4 2016+3.7%+6.7%+2.5%
Q3 2016+0.3%-0.3%+7.8%
Q2 2016+1.7%+3.5%+3.8%
Q1 2016-0.6%
Q4 2015+4.8%
Q3 2015+7.6%
Q2 2015-0.1%
Q1 2015-0.8%
Q4 2014+1.4%
Q3 2014+1.0%
Q2 2014+0.8%
Q1 2014-0.6%
Q4 2013+1.5%
Q3 2013+0.8%
Q2 2013+3.1%
Q1 2013+1.3%
Q2 2012+0.4%
Q4 2012+0.4%
Q3 2012-1.9%
Q1 2012-0.5%
Q2 2011+0.5%
Q4 2011+0.5%
Q3 2011+5.9%
Q1 2010-0.6%
Q1 2011-0.6%
Q4 2008+1.9%
Q2 2010+1.9%
Q4 2010+1.9%
Q3 2010+2.2%
Q3 2009+2.2%
Q2 2009+4.6%
Q4 2009+4.6%

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