Hubbell (NYSE: HUB-B) reported earnings on April 19. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), Hubbell beat expectations on both revenue and earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue expanded and GAAP earnings per share grew significantly.

Margins grew across the board.

Revenue details
Hubbell recorded revenue of $723.8 million. The eight analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected net sales of $706.7 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 10% higher than the prior-year quarter's $658.1 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
EPS came in at $1.05. The eight earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast $0.97 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.05 for Q1 were 28% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.82 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 32.3%, 110 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 14.1%, 140 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 8.7%, 110 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $755.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.21.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $3.05 billion. The average EPS estimate is $4.88.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Hubbell is outperform, with an average price target of $79.83.

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