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Hubbell’s $500 Million Backlog Expansion: A Tipping Point for Utility Growth?

Hubbell Incorporated reported a third quarter of 2026 characterized by strong growth, driven primarily by its Electrical Solutions segment and strategic acquisitions, while also facing near-term supply chain and capacity ramp challenges in its Utility Solutions segment. The company’s consolidated net sales rose 25% year-over-year to $1.873 billion, comprised of 11% organic growth and 13% from acquisitions, notably the NSI and DMC Power additions. Electrical Solutions delivered 51% growth, including 22% organic expansion, with data center sales growing over 80% organically. This segment’s adjusted operating profit grew 80% year-over-year, supported by volume gains, acquisition synergy, and margin expansion of 400 basis points to 24.8%. Utility Solutions sales increased 9%, with 5% organic growth supplemented by DMC Power’s contribution, and adjusted operating profit rose 10% with a 30 basis point margin improvement.