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In a recent transaction, Alyssa R. Flynn, Chief Human Resources Officer at Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBB), sold 1,164 shares of the company’s common stock. The sale comes as InvestingPro data shows Hubbell trading near its 52-week low, with the stock down nearly 10% year-to-date. The sale, which took place on February 20, 2025, was executed at an average price of $389.06 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $452,865. Following this sale, Flynn retains ownership of 4,327 shares in the company. The transaction was completed through multiple trades with prices ranging from $389.046 to $389.085, as per the information provided in the SEC filing. Despite recent price weakness, Hubbell maintains strong fundamentals with a healthy current ratio of 1.64 and has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading close to its Fair Value, with 12 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers.
In other recent news, Hubbell Incorporated announced a regular quarterly dividend of $1.32 per share, scheduled for payment on March 17, 2025, to shareholders on record as of February 28, 2025. This announcement follows a year in which Hubbell reported revenues of $5.4 billion, reflecting its ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments. Additionally, JPMorgan has maintained a positive outlook on Hubbell, citing robust demand in the utility end market driven by data center growth and electrification as key factors. In contrast, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) has downgraded Hubbell’s rating from Buy to Hold, adjusting the price target to $473 from $493. This change was influenced by a reassessment of Hubbell’s valuation framework, with a revised next twelve months price-to-earnings multiple. Deutsche Bank’s revised target suggests a modest 3% potential upside, leading to the downgrade. The firm noted potential risks and benefits affecting Hubbell’s stock performance, including inventory normalization and demand acceleration. These developments provide investors with a range of insights into Hubbell’s current financial strategies and market positioning.
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