Hubbell Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Hubbell Incorporated reported strong Q4 2022 results, with net sales increasing by 11% and organic net sales growing by 10%. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.27, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.60. The company's performance was driven by attractive markets, strong price realization, and consistent execution.
Q4 diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.27; adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.60.
Q4 net sales from continuing operations increased by 11% (organic +10%).
Utility Solutions demand remained strong, with orders outpacing shipment levels.
Electrical Solutions orders and shipments softened as expected due to customer inventory management.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2023, Hubbell anticipates total sales growth of 5-7% and organic sales growth of 4-6%. Hubbell expects 2023 GAAP diluted earnings per share in the range of $10.00 to $10.50 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $11.00 to $11.50.
Positive Outlook
- Total sales growth of 5-7% is anticipated.
- Organic sales growth of 4-6% is expected.
- Acquisitions are anticipated to contribute approximately 1% to total sales growth.
- 2023 GAAP diluted earnings per share is expected in the range of $10.00 to $10.50.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is expected in the range of $11.00 to $11.50.
Challenges Ahead
- 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 22.5 to 23.0%.
- Includes approximately $0.25 of anticipated restructuring and related investment.
- Full year 2023 free cash flow conversion of 90 to 95% of adjusted net income is expected.
- Unspecified variability of excluded items may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on future GAAP results.