Dec 31, 2024

Hubbell Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Hubbell reported Q4 2024 earnings with adjusted EPS up 11% y/y and operating margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Hubbell Incorporated reported their Q4 2024 earnings, with diluted EPS of $3.64 and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.10, up 11% year-over-year. Net sales decreased by 1%, with organic sales down 3% but net M&A contributing a 3% increase. The operating margin was 19.3%, and the adjusted operating margin increased to 21.8%, up 240 bps year-over-year. The company anticipates continued growth in net sales, operating margin, operating profit, and free cash flow for 2025.

Q4 diluted EPS was $3.64; adjusted diluted EPS was $4.10 (up 11% y/y).

Q4 net sales decreased by 1% (organic -3%; net M&A +3%).

Q4 operating margin was 19.3%; adjusted operating margin was 21.8% (up 240bps y/y).

FY 2025 diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $16.00-$16.50; adjusted diluted EPS of $17.35-$17.85.

Total Revenue
$1.33B
Previous year: $1.35B
-0.9%
EPS
$4.1
Previous year: $3.69
+11.1%
Gross Profit
$451M
Previous year: $456M
-1.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$329M
Previous year: $336M
-2.1%
Free Cash Flow
$364M
Previous year: $284M
+28.5%
Total Assets
$6.68B
Previous year: $6.91B
-3.4%

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Forward Guidance

For the full year 2025, Hubbell anticipates total sales growth and organic sales growth of 4-5%. Hubbell expects 2025 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $16.00 to $16.50 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (“Adjusted EPS”) in the range of $17.35 to $17.85. The Company expects full year 2025 free cash flow conversion of 90% or greater on adjusted net income.

Positive Outlook

  • Total sales growth of 4-5%
  • Organic sales growth of 4-5%
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $16.00 to $16.50
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $17.35 to $17.85
  • Full year 2025 free cash flow conversion of 90% or greater on adjusted net income