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Hubbell Incorporated's Board of Directors announced a 7% increase in its common stock dividend rate, raising the annual payment from $5.68 to $6.08 per share ($1.52 quarterly). The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2026.

Zacks highlights two industrial products stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) figures that could potentially beat their upcoming quarterly earnings reports. Hubbell (HUBB) has a +0.94% ESP ahead of its October 27, 2026 earnings release, while Deere (DE) has a +3.59% ESP before reporting on November 25, 2026. Both stocks hold #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank ratings.

Hubbell (HUBB), an electrical products manufacturer, is highlighted as a stock likely to continue its earnings-beat streak. The company has beaten consensus estimates in its last two quarters with an average surprise of 2.75%. With a positive Earnings ESP of +0.94% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), the combination suggests a high probability of another earnings beat when the company reports on October 27, 2026.

nVent Electric (NVT) has surged 60.9% YTD driven by strong AI data-center demand, with 2026 data-center sales expected to exceed $2 billion. However, the stock's premium valuation (27.55X forward P/E), rising tariff costs ($100M expected in 2026), and intensifying competition from Hubbell, Super Micro Computer, and Amphenol warrant caution. Zacks rates NVT as a Sell.