Hubbell Inc 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026

Modified · Executive Overview of the Business

Our goal is to have pricing and productivity programs that offset the impact of cost increases as well as pay for investments in key growth areas. Our cost structure may be subject to material and production cost increases from inflationary periods within the U.S. and global economies, and from trade and other tensions. In particular, we have been subject to recent periods of inflationary pressure in the global economy and also subject to cost increases as a result of tariff and other material cost increases from trade actions taken by the United States and other countries, as well as increasing energy costs. Although believed to be temporary, we have also faced recent supply chain disruption, which has impacted the Grid Automation business. Because material costs are approximately half of our cost of goods sold, volatility in this area can significantly impact profitability. Our pricing and productivity programs are intended to mitigate the risk to our operating margins related to these inflationary pressures and cost increases as a result of tariffs. For additional information, please refer to the risk factor titled; "Changes in U.S. and international trade policies may adversely impact our business and operating results; changes in U.S. trade policies could have a material adverse effect on us," which is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.