The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how electrical systems stocks fared in Q4, starting with Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB).

Like many equipment and component manufacturers, electrical systems companies are buoyed by secular trends such as connectivity and industrial automation. More specific pockets of strong demand include Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and the 5G telecom upgrade cycle, which can benefit companies whose cables and conduits fit those needs. But like the broader industrials sector, these companies are also at the whim of economic cycles. Interest rates, for example, can greatly impact projects that drive demand for these products.

The 15 electrical systems stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.9% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1.1% below.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results.

Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB)

A respected player in the electrical segment, Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB) manufactures electronic products for the construction, industrial, utility, and telecommunications markets.

Hubbell reported revenues of $1.49 billion, up 11.9% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, and overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates but full-year EPS guidance missing analysts’ expectations.

“Hubbell delivered double-digit growth in net sales, operating profit and diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter" said Gerben Bakker, Chairman, President and CEO.

Interestingly, the stock is up 6.4% since reporting and currently trades at $527.42.

Is now the time to buy Hubbell? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q4: LSI (NASDAQ: LYTS)

Enhancing commercial environments, LSI (NASDAQ: LYTS) provides lighting and display solutions for businesses and retailers.

LSI reported revenues of $147 million, flat year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.9%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA and revenue estimates.

Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 7.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $18.91.

Is now the time to buy LSI? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Weakest Q4: Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR)

Credited with introducing the first automatic washing machine, Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is a manufacturer of a variety of home appliances.

Whirlpool reported revenues of $4.10 billion, flat year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 3.7%. It was a softer quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ revenue and EBITDA estimates.

Whirlpool delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 30.4% since the results and currently trades at $56.27.

Read our full analysis of Whirlpool’s results here.

Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM)

Aiming to wrap technology and data around a historically manual and paper-based industry, Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology to address tolls and violations, title and registration services, as well as safety and traffic enforcement.

Verra Mobility reported revenues of $257.9 million, up 16.4% year on year. This print beat analysts’ expectations by 6.7%. However, it was a slower quarter as it produced a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income and EPS estimates.

Verra Mobility scored the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is down 20.8% since reporting and currently trades at $14.82.

Read our full, actionable report on Verra Mobility here, it’s free.

Atkore (NYSE: ATKR)

Protecting the things that power our world, Atkore (NYSE: ATKR) designs and manufactures electrical safety products.

Atkore reported revenues of $655.5 million, flat year on year. This result topped analysts’ expectations by 0.9%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also put up a beat of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.

The stock is down 6% since reporting and currently trades at $65.88.

Read our full, actionable report on Atkore here, it’s free.

Market Update

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