NYSE$HUBB
Hubbell Inc. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Hubbell reported Q4 2020 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $1.76 and net sales decreased by 6%.
Hubbell's Q4 2020 results showed a decrease in net sales by 6%, with organic sales declining by 7% and acquisitions contributing 1%. The company closed three accretive bolt-on acquisitions during the quarter. Diluted EPS was reported at $1.48, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.76.
- Q4 diluted EPS was $1.48; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.76.
- Q4 net sales decreased 6% (organic -7%, Acquisitions +1%).
- Closed three accretive bolt-on acquisitions in the fourth quarter.
- Full Year 2020 free cash flow of $560 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hubbell · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.04B
Revenue by segment
Hubbell · $1.04B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Electrical Solutions$559M—53.9%
- Utility Solutions$479M—46.1%
Forward guidance
For the full year 2021, Hubbell anticipates sales growth of 6-8%, comprised of 3-5% organic growth and approximately 3% growth from acquisitions. Hubbell anticipates 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share (“Adjusted EPS”) in the range of $8.10 to $8.50 and GAAP diluted earnings per share expectations in the range of $6.95 to $7.35.
Tailwinds
- Sales growth of 6-8% expected.
- Organic growth of 3-5% anticipated.
- Acquisitions projected to contribute approximately 3% to growth.
- Growth of 2-4% in Utility T&D Components expected.
- Growth of 4-6% in Utility Communications and Controls expected.
Headwinds
- Growth of (2-4%) in Non-Residential is expected.
- Adjusted EPS excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, which the Company expects to be approximately $1.15 per share for the full year.
- The earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share ranges are based on an adjusted tax rate of 22-23% and include approximately $0.30 of anticipated restructuring and related investment.
- The ranges also incorporate the impact of acquisitions, which we anticipate adding approximately $0.25 to full year adjusted earnings.
- Company expects full year 2021 free cash flow conversion of approximately 110% on adjusted net income.
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 Q4 2020
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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