Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Meeting calendar
HUBB · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Hubbell Inc
11 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; advisory (non-binding) approval of Named Executive Officer compensation (“Say on Pay”); and ratification of PwC as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$25.8B
1Y TSR
+19.3%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 6, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of 11 director nominees to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say on Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote approving the compensation of the Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
More detail
This proposal requests a non-binding, advisory approval of the compensation paid to the company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the CD&A and compensation tables. Management seeks shareholder endorsement of its pay-for-performance compensation design, which emphasizes short-term incentives tied to adjusted EPS and free cash flow and long-term incentives with performance shares tied to relative sales growth, adjusted operating profit margin, and relative TSR, as well as stock appreciation rights and restricted shares. The Board recommends a vote FOR, citing alignment with shareholder interests, robust governance (independent compensation consultant, clawback policy, stock ownership guidelines), and strong prior shareholder support (approximately 90% in 2025). Although advisory, the Compensation Committee will consider the outcome when making future compensation decisions. The proposal is routine in the current governance climate but encapsulates ongoing shareholder engagement, peer benchmarking, and the Board's emphasis on linking pay to performance through multi-year metrics that reflect strategic priorities; escalation or opposition could signal shareholder dissatisfaction with compensation outcomes or governance, potentially prompting program changes.
- 3
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
20.6 yrs
Also a director at
Emcor Group Inc (EME)
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.1 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Also a director at
Crane Co (CR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.8 yrs
Also a director at
Hexcel Corp (HXL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Also a director at
Cms Energy Corp (CMS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Also a director at
Dow Inc (DOW)Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (BAH)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Also a director at
Albany International Corp (AIN)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 3,458,236 | $1.7B |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.1% | 2,678,576 | $1.3B |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.4% | 2,314,063 | $1.1B |
| 4 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 3.8% | 2,017,130 | $990M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 1,639,324 | $804M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.3% | 1,237,214 | $604M |
| 7 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 2.2% | 1,173,943 | $576M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.0% | 1,080,229 | $530M |
| 9 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 1.6% | 832,388 | $408M |
| 10 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 1.5% | 780,322 | $383M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Hubbell Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Hubbell Inc (HUBB) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Hubbell Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Hubbell Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 6, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Hubbell Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Hubbell Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Hubbell Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Hubbell Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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