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Belden Inc BDC

Technology — Communication Equipment
Dividend Champion (5y) Cash Flow Champion (5y) Insider Buys (last 12m)
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
6.00
Total sells
3.38
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — 1 — — — — —
Sell 3 1 6 3 2 — 1 — — — — 1
Insider Ownership
1.76%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
4,370.00
Revenue
2,864.87
Net Income
244.14
Free Cash Flow
212.16
Net Debt
881.91
Current Ratio
2.14
Debt/Equity
0.89
P/E ratio
17.97
P/S ratio
1.52
P/B ratio
3.15
Past 5Y EPS Growth
12.99%
This Y EPS Growth
14.39%
Next Y EPS Growth
15.56%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
13.99%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.03
Annual Dividend Rate
0.20
Annual Dividend Yield
0.24%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡
2026 0.20
—
—
—
2025 0.20
—
—
—
—
2024 0.20
—
—
—
—
2023 0.20
—
—
—
—
2022 0.20
—
—
—
—
2021 0.20
—
—
—
—
2020 0.20
—
—
—
—
2019 0.20
—
—
—
—
2018 0.21
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—
—
—
—
2017 0.20
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—
—
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2016 0.20
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—
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 597.04 370.30 389.89 348.66
Receivables 413.81 409.71 462.85 534.16
Inventory 366.99 343.10 402.35 420.59
Other 79.14 73.12 94.30 90.44
1,456.98 1,196.23 1,349.38 1,393.84
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 343.22 315.72 361.43 359.19
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other — — — —
633.50 622.70 697.50 652.79
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 696.38 750.16 — —
—
’25 624.86 671.99 698.22 720.12
2,715.19
’24 535.68 604.34 654.93 666.04
2,460.98
’23 641.79 692.25 626.81 551.24
2,512.08
’22 610.37 666.55 670.49 659.07
2,606.49
’21 508.68 575.86 604.76 611.96
2,301.26
’20 463.53 424.81 475.84 388.02
1,752.19
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (18.67) 129.22 — —
—
’25 7.44 82.03 105.01 160.39
354.86
’24 2.72 82.96 91.68 174.72
352.08
’23 (31.87) 86.59 105.28 159.65
319.64
’22 (57.95) 49.37 87.38 202.50
281.30
’21 (41.49) 68.15 75.27 170.14
272.06
’20 (52.05) 39.92 50.82 134.68
173.36
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (63.06) 88.57 — —
—
’25 (24.65) 56.89 65.38 121.27
218.88
’24 (21.47) 60.96 67.21 116.39
223.09
’23 (45.71) 67.71 103.70 104.78
216.69
’22 (68.86) 30.70 110.25 147.65
219.74
’21 (52.71) 48.09 47.31 164.96
207.66
’20 (72.99) 22.21 32.65 104.43
86.31
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.30 1.74 — —
—
’25 1.27 1.53 1.41 1.70
5.91
’24 0.90 1.19 1.30 1.42
4.80
’23 1.45 1.60 1.70 0.91
5.66
’22 0.79 1.31 2.23 1.42
5.72
’21 0.64 0.97 0.91 (1.11)
1.41
’20 (0.25) (1.52) 0.38 0.15
(1.23)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47.89 60.55 71.20 83.18 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 82.83 99.13 131.82 133.77 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ — 8,000 8,000 7,500 8,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 0.33 0.31 0.33 0.34 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,606.49 2,512.08 2,460.98 2,715.19 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 35.15% 38.01% 37.47% 37.98% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 317.39 285.76 227.94 266.87 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.18% 11.38% 9.26% 9.83% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 254.82 242.56 198.41 237.52 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 88.74 99.45 115.74 129.43 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 59.45 59.48 60.48 68.56 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.81 5.75 4.88 6.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.42 7.57 8.65 8.96 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.40) (2.44) (3.17) (3.43) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.01 5.13 5.48 5.53 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.09 27.61 31.82 31.93 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 43.85 42.24 40.69 39.61 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.54 13.41 23.03 19.46 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.23 1.30 1.86 1.70 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.80 2.79 3.54 3.65 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.42 1.54 2.18 2.04 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.82 17.10 22.98 24.14 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 281.30 319.64 352.08 354.86 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (61.56) (102.95) (128.99) (135.98) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 219.74 216.69 223.09 218.88 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 896.29 823.48 573.53 651.88 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,178.18 1,204.21 1,130.10 1,285.67 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 490.50 607.17 759.80 895.78 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,143.95 1,166.30 1,294.74 1,264.42 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.74% 7.58% 6.04% 6.91% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.89% 11.19% 8.11% 9.13% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.25% 21.02% 16.13% 18.56% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Belden Inc. (BDC) showcases operational grit in industrial networking, with revenue stabilizing at $2.46 billion in 2024 after the transformative $1.6 billion Tripp Lite acquisition, fueling exposure to edge computing and automation tailwinds like Industry 4.0 and 5G. Efficiency shines through revenue per employee hitting $328k amid leaner headcount, while robust cash flows ($352 million operating, $223 million free) and deleveraging (net debt down to $760 million) underpin dividend growth and buybacks. Yet, profitability softened—EBT margins sliding to 9.3% from 2022 peaks—mirroring cyclical pressures in broadband and supply chains, with ROIC dipping to 8.1% despite beating peers.

Valuation trades at a premium (forward PE 20-25x, EV/FCF 23x), buoyed by analyst projections of 10% revenue growth to $2.72 billion in 2025 and EPS surging 39% to $6.76 by 2027, implying 14-23% upside from recent highs. Stock has rocketed 500%+ since 2019 lows, rewarding fundamental rebounds, but contrarian red flags wave: waves of insider selling ($5 million, no buys) from execs like the EVP Automation signal peak-cycle wariness, contrasting bullish consensus amid tariff risks and M&A digestion.

This measured optimism hinges on margin re-expansion and AI/data center booms, but insider caution and softening returns demand scrutiny—could Belden’s premium unravel if execution falters? Dive into the full analysis for correlations, forecasts, and hidden risks.

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Belden Inc (BDC) Latest News

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28 Aug

3 , 12:31 AM
Belden Inc (BDC) introduces new IT OT networking products to enhance industrial connectivity solutions. New IT OT networking products may support Belden's positioning in industrial markets without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

27 Aug

4 , 3:09 PM
Belden reported record Q2 results driven by AI demand, prompting questions over whether its valuation narrative is shifting. Record quarterly results tied to AI demand signal major upside for Belden's growth trajectory and market positioning.

3 , 9:00 AM
Belden Inc launches new edge connectivity, resilient switching and high-density infrastructure innovations. New product innovations may moderately improve Belden's competitive positioning in connectivity markets.

26 Aug

3 , 9:40 AM
Belden Inc posted solid Q2 results, prompting questions on whether to add its stock to portfolios amid ongoing performance evaluation. Solid Q2 results point to improved financials that can moderately influence stock sentiment and near-term valuation.

24 Aug

4 , 2:24 PM
Point72 increased its Belden Inc stake by 467% in Q2 as the company's AI orders begin to accelerate. Large stake increase by Point72 plus accelerating AI orders point to meaningful revenue upside and investor interest for Belden.

19 Aug

3 , 7:50 AM
Belden Inc (BDC) is identified as a momentum stock suitable for long-term investors while two other stocks are labeled risky. Stock classification as momentum pick may moderately affect near-term investor sentiment toward BDC.

18 Aug

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:15 PM
AI boom boosts demand for Belden Inc cables, elevating the company's growth prospects and stock visibility. AI-driven cable demand drives major shifts in Belden operations and investor outlook.

12 Aug

3 , 5:10 AM
Belden (BDC) shares rose 5.7% after Q2 earnings beat estimates, completion of its share buyback program, and an analyst upgrade, with discussion of next steps for the company. Q2 beat, completed buyback, and upgrade deliver moderate positive signals on results and capital returns without altering long-term trajectory.

11 Aug

3 , 10:34 PM
Belden Inc issued fresh guidance. Its stock trades 11% below fair value estimates. Fresh guidance can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation views for Belden.

1 Aug

3 www.marketbeat.com, 12:02 AM
Belden Inc (BDC) held its Q2 earnings call, highlighting financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Earnings call details typically affect near-term stock sentiment and valuation through performance metrics and outlook.

30 Jul

4 , 5:04 PM
Belden Inc posted record revenue and orders in Q2 2026, driven by AI demand and related growth. Record revenue and AI-fueled orders point to major positive shifts in Belden's growth trajectory.

4 , 7:30 AM
Belden Inc reported record results for the second quarter of 2026. Record quarterly results signal strong financial performance likely to boost investor confidence and stock value.

3 , 8:45 PM
Belden Inc (BDC) stock surges higher today on positive developments driving investor interest. Stock surge signals short-term positive market reaction without evidence of fundamental long-term shifts.

3 , 9:37 AM
Belden reported Q2 CY2026 earnings matching expectations, prompting a 10.1% stock rise. In-line quarterly results produced a short-term stock gain without evidence of major long-term shifts.

17 Jul

4 , 10:30 AM
Belden Inc (BDC) acquisition raises questions on whether it will create meaningful value for the company and its shareholders. Acquisition represents a major strategic move likely to alter Belden's competitive position and financial trajectory.

14 Jul

3 , 9:00 AM
Belden partners with Tulip to enable manufacturers to use data from legacy equipment for measurable OEE gains. Partnership adds data analytics solution for legacy equipment, supporting incremental industrial IoT positioning.

3 Jul

3 , 12:00 PM
Belden Inc (BDC) rating upgraded to Buy. Buy rating upgrade signals improved investor sentiment and potential short-term stock gains for Belden.

1 Jul

4 , 8:41 AM
Vistance Networks completed divestiture of RUCKUS Networks business to Belden Corporation. Acquisition of RUCKUS Networks expands Belden's networking portfolio and market reach.

4 , 8:33 AM
Belden Inc completes acquisition of RUCKUS Networks. Acquisition of RUCKUS Networks marks major strategic expansion likely to alter Belden competitive position and performance.

26 Jun

3 , 2:10 PM
Belden Inc (BDC) expands its edge-to-core industrial and broadband networking portfolio. Portfolio expansion affects product positioning and operations with limited overall trajectory shift.

18 Jun

3 , 9:00 AM
Belden Inc launches rugged, secure and IT-scalable operational technology innovations. New operational tech product launches can moderately support Belden positioning in industrial networking.

16 Jun

3 , 9:00 AM
Belden introduces DiamonDrop single-fiber drop cable to simplify field termination for aerial and underground FTTX deployments. New DiamonDrop cable launch adds FTTX product innovation with moderate potential effects on Belden market positioning and operations.

12 Jun

3 , 10:46 AM
Belden Inc emphasizes holistic growth strategies, leading to assessment of its stock as a buy. Holistic growth focus at Belden may moderately affect operations and market sentiment without major trajectory changes.

4 Jun

4 Simply Wall St., 4:13 PM
Belden Inc (BDC) is shifting its portfolio toward higher-growth and higher-margin segments, shaping potential investor responses and market positioning. Portfolio shift to higher-growth segments directly strengthens Belden's future performance trajectory and investor appeal.

2 Jun

4 Insider Monkey, 9:43 AM
Belden (BDC) stands to gain from long-term secular tailwinds across its key markets and product segments. Secular tailwinds point to sustained positive shifts in Belden's growth trajectory and competitive positioning.

23 May

3 Simply Wall St., 2:12 PM
Belden exceeds ESG goals ahead of schedule while unveiling 2030 targets and dividend policy updates. ESG outperformance plus dividend policy signals may moderately lift investor sentiment and long-term positioning without shifting core operations.

17 May

3 Simply Wall St., 6:08 PM
Analysts are recutting fair value assumptions for Belden Inc (BDC), shifting the overall narrative around the company's valuation and outlook. Analyst fair value recuts can moderately sway investor sentiment and near-term stock trajectory for Belden.

14 May

4 Insider Monkey, 1:37 PM
Belden (BDC) delivered strong results, but investors are debating the bigger strategy shift. Strong results affirm current performance, but debate over major strategy shift signals potential trajectory-altering uncertainty.

2 May

4 , 9:16 AM
Belden Inc (BDC) Q1 results spotlight Ruckus acquisition as bold strategic shift into wireless networking and IoT, boosting revenue but sparking market skepticism over high valuation, integration challenges, and diluted margins amid softening industrial demand. Ruckus acquisition signals major strategic pivot expanding Belden into high-growth networking amid integration risks.

1 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 2:05 AM
Belden Inc. announced Q1 results with revenue of $613.9 million, up 4.8% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.67, surpassing estimates. The company raised full-year guidance to $2.45-$2.55 billion in revenue and $7.50-$7.70 adjusted EPS, driven by strong Enterprise Solutions demand and operational efficiencies. CEO highlighted robust margins and strategic positioning in automation and connectivity markets amid market challenges. Earnings beat and raised full-year guidance indicate significant positive impact on future performance and investor sentiment.
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