NYSE$HUBB

Hubbell Inc. · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported strong Q4 2021 and full year results, driven by sales growth and strategic initiatives.

Hubbell Incorporated reported a strong finish to 2021, with Q4 sales growth of 20% and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.81. The company successfully navigated a dynamic supply chain environment, with end markets remaining strong due to grid modernization and electrification. Hubbell anticipates attractive double digit year-over-year growth in adjusted earnings per share for 2022.

  • Q4 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.81; adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.07.
  • Q4 net sales from continuing operations increased by 20% (organic +16%).
  • Electrical Solutions segment net sales increased 22% to $489 million.
  • Utility Solutions segment net sales increased 19% to $612 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.1B

Previous: $1.04B+6.0%
EPS (adj)

$2.07

Previous: $1.76+17.6%
Organic Sales Growth

16.3%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$206M

Previous: $156M+32.3%
Net Income

$101M

Previous: $82.6M+22.6%
Operating Income

$134M

Previous: $120M+12.1%
Gross Profit

$290M

Previous: $286M+1.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$286M

Previous: $260M+10.2%
Total Assets

$5.28B

Previous: $5.09B+3.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$1M

Previous: $3.9M-74.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Hubbell · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.1B

Q4 2021+6%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

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

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

Forward guidance

Hubbell anticipates organic sales growth from continuing operations of 8-10% for the full year 2022. The company expects GAAP diluted earnings per share in the range of $7.75 to $8.25 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $8.75 to $9.25. Full year 2022 free cash flow conversion is expected to be 90 to 100% of adjusted net income.

Tailwinds

  • Organic sales growth from continuing operations of 8-10%.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share expected range of $7.75 to $8.25.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share range of $8.75 to $9.25.
  • Free cash flow conversion of 90 to 100% of adjusted net income.
  • Impact on sales of M&A and foreign exchange are expected to be approximately neutral.

Headwinds

  • Adjusted EPS excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, which is expected to be approximately $1.00 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 to 22.5%.
  • Includes approximately $0.30 of anticipated restructuring and related investment.
  • Material inflation.
  • Ongoing supply chain disruption.

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 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

+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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