Operating Expenses

SG&A

Hubbell SG&A increased by 13.1% to $241.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.8%, from $212.20M to $241.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$156.10M$155.20M$155.60M$180.20M$192.60M$194.90M$194.80M$199.50M$208.40M$211.10M$230.60M$219.20M$207.50M$193.30M$192.50M$212.20M$215.80M$213.70M$213.60M$241.50M
QoQ Change-0.6%+0.3%+15.8%+6.9%+1.2%-0.1%+2.4%+4.5%+1.3%+9.2%-4.9%-5.3%-6.8%-0.4%+10.2%+1.7%-1.0%-0.0%+13.1%
YoY Change+23.4%+25.6%+25.2%+10.7%+8.2%+8.3%+18.4%+9.9%-0.4%-8.4%-16.5%-3.2%+4.0%+10.6%+11.0%+13.8%
Range$155.20M$241.50M
CAGR+9.6%
Avg YoY Growth+8.8%
Median YoY Growth+10.2%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Utility Solutions$120.90M$119.70M$121.70M$123.80M$142.00M
Electrical Solutions$91.30M$96.10M$92.00M$89.80M$99.50M
Total$212.20M$215.80M$213.70M$213.60M$241.50M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hubbell's sg&a?
Hubbell (HUBB) reported sg&a of $241.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Hubbell's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Hubbell's sg&a increased by 13.8% year-over-year, from $212.20M to $241.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Hubbell's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Hubbell's sg&a has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $619.20M to $855.30M.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.