Hubbell Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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Shelton, CT, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUBBELL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS SHELTON, CT. (July 28, 2026) – Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) today reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. "Hubbell delivered strong performance in the second quarter, with double digit growth in sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share" said Gerben Bakker, Chairman, President and CEO. Mr. Bakker continued, "Our strong positions in attractive end markets, as well as continued execution on our strategy, are demonstrated by our strong second quarter and first half financial results. Megatrends in grid modernization, load growth and datacenter investment drove 10% organic growth in the second quarter, with visible demand strength across utility and electrical markets. Operationally, we are managing inflation effectively through price and productivity actions while investing in capacity expansion to serve our customers in high growth areas and deploying capital to further upgrade our portfolio in high growth and margin areas within our core." Mr. Bakker concluded, "Strong first half order trends provide visibility to our second half outlook, and we are increasing our full year outlook to reflect double digit growth in organic sales, adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share at the midpoint of our range." Certain...
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During the second quarter, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity of NSI Electrical Buyer, Inc. ("NSI Industries"), a leading provider of electrical fittings, connectors, components and wire management products, for approximately $3.0 billion, using net proceeds from borrowings under a new unsecured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $900 million, the issuance of $1.9 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes and issuances of commercial paper.