Belden (BDC)


Market Price (9/4/2026): $119.05 | Market Cap: $4.6 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Components

Belden (BDC)


Market Price (9/4/2026): $119.05
Market Cap: $4.6 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Components

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.4%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -27%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -42%

Key risks
BDC key risks include [1] vulnerability from its substantial international operations and [2] intense competition driven by rapid technological change.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.4%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Factory Automation, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -27%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -42%
5 Key risks
BDC key risks include [1] vulnerability from its substantial international operations and [2] intense competition driven by rapid technological change.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/3/2026

Belden (BDC) stock has gained about 15% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Belden reported exceptionally strong fiscal Q2 2026 results and provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal Q3 2026.

The company announced its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, for the period ended June 28, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.34 significantly surpassed analysts' consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.32, or 15.84%. Revenue reached $750.16 million, exceeding the $746.75 million consensus and marking an 11.6% year-over-year increase, including 8% organic growth. Belden also reported record orders of $836 million, up 19% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11, indicating robust demand. Furthermore, adjusted EBITDA grew 28% year-over-year to $146 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 19.5% from 17.0%. Following this positive report, Belden's stock gained 14.8% the day after the announcement.

2. The strategic acquisition of RUCKUS Networks is expected to fuel future growth.

Belden completed its acquisition of RUCKUS Networks on July 1, 2026, at the start of its fiscal Q3 2026. This acquisition is anticipated to be immediately accretive to revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. Integrating RUCKUS Networks enhances Belden's capability to offer comprehensive network solutions, from passive infrastructure to Wi-Fi 7 and intelligent cloud management. Analysts anticipate this addition will drive significant growth, particularly in the industrial and smart building markets. Belden's fiscal Q3 2026 guidance, projecting revenue between $950 million and $970 million and adjusted EPS of $2.15 to $2.30, explicitly includes the full-quarter contribution from RUCKUS Networks.

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Updated on 9/3/2026

Belden (BDC) stock has gained about 15% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Belden reported exceptionally strong fiscal Q2 2026 results and provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal Q3 2026.

The company announced its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, for the period ended June 28, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.34 significantly surpassed analysts' consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.32, or 15.84%. Revenue reached $750.16 million, exceeding the $746.75 million consensus and marking an 11.6% year-over-year increase, including 8% organic growth. Belden also reported record orders of $836 million, up 19% year-over-year, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11, indicating robust demand. Furthermore, adjusted EBITDA grew 28% year-over-year to $146 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 19.5% from 17.0%. Following this positive report, Belden's stock gained 14.8% the day after the announcement.

2. The strategic acquisition of RUCKUS Networks is expected to fuel future growth.

Belden completed its acquisition of RUCKUS Networks on July 1, 2026, at the start of its fiscal Q3 2026. This acquisition is anticipated to be immediately accretive to revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. Integrating RUCKUS Networks enhances Belden's capability to offer comprehensive network solutions, from passive infrastructure to Wi-Fi 7 and intelligent cloud management. Analysts anticipate this addition will drive significant growth, particularly in the industrial and smart building markets. Belden's fiscal Q3 2026 guidance, projecting revenue between $950 million and $970 million and adjusted EPS of $2.15 to $2.30, explicitly includes the full-quarter contribution from RUCKUS Networks.

3. Surging demand in AI data centers and broader industrial automation, driven by IT/OT convergence, contributed to the positive trend.

Belden reported strong, broad-based demand, particularly noting increasing contributions from AI data centers and the emerging "physical AI" applications in industrial settings. The company secured a significant contract, approximately $20 million, with a Tier-1 hyperscaler for fiber connectivity in an AI data center. Belden highlighted that its long-standing investment in AI data centers is beginning to materialize in its order book. The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), which addresses critical customer needs for data convergence, process automation, and advanced applications in smart manufacturing and energy management.

4. Positive analyst sentiment and favorable price target revisions reinforced investor confidence.

As of August 31, 2026, Belden maintained a consensus "Buy" rating from seven analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $160.00. Multiple analysts reiterated "Buy" ratings and increased their price targets, such as D.A. Davidson boosting its target from $155.00 to $170.00 on August 19, 2026. The overall analyst consensus for Belden's stock is "Strong Buy," with an average 1-year stock price forecast indicating a potential upside of 35.84% from current levels. This positive outlook suggests that analysts view Belden as undervalued compared to its target prices, even amidst recent product rollouts.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.2% change in BDC stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269032026Change
Stock Price ($)105.03118.9213.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7872,8652.8%
Net Income Margin (%)8.5%8.5%0.4%
P/E Multiple17.219.010.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3939-0.4%
Cumulative Contribution13.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BDC13.2% 
Market (SPY)2.2%54.3%
Sector (XLK)-2.6%62.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -16.9% change in BDC stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a -19.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269032026Change
Stock Price ($)143.18118.92-16.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7152,8655.5%
Net Income Margin (%)8.7%8.5%-2.6%
P/E Multiple23.719.0-19.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)39390.7%
Cumulative Contribution-16.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BDC-16.9% 
Market (SPY)13.0%53.4%
Sector (XLK)34.2%56.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.5% change in BDC stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a -16.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259032026Change
Stock Price ($)129.99118.92-8.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6182,8659.4%
Net Income Margin (%)8.6%8.5%-0.9%
P/E Multiple22.819.0-16.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)40391.4%
Cumulative Contribution-8.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BDC-8.5% 
Market (SPY)20.9%46.9%
Sector (XLK)42.3%48.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.4% change in BDC stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a 39.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239032026Change
Stock Price ($)93.36118.9227.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6642,8657.6%
Net Income Margin (%)11.0%8.5%-22.3%
P/E Multiple13.619.039.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)42399.1%
Cumulative Contribution27.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BDC27.4% 
Market (SPY)77.7%53.0%
Sector (XLK)115.7%50.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BDC Return57%10%8%46%4%-1%180%
Peers Return36%-2%32%28%61%24%351%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BDC Win Rate75%50%67%50%67%56% 
Peers Win Rate62%40%56%63%68%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BDC Max Drawdown-23%-26%-37%-15%-29%-34% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-24%-19%-20%-29%-30% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: APH, TEL, GLW, HUBB, NVT. See BDC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/3/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBDCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven79 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-34.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven202 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven43 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-25.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven111 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven321 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1409 days105 days

Compare to APH, TEL, GLW, HUBB, NVT

In The Past

Belden's stock fell -24.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 31.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventBDCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven79 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-34.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven202 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-25.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven111 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven321 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1409 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.6%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven22 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-48.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven95.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven163 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-34.2%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven98 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-28.5%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven133 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-81.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven452.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1395 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-23.6%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.9%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven75 days47 days

Compare to APH, TEL, GLW, HUBB, NVT

In The Past

Belden's stock fell -24.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 31.6% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Belden (BDC)

Belden Inc. (BDC) is a global leader in providing signal transmission solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity and networking products. The company operates through two primary segments: Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions. Belden's core business involves designing and manufacturing robust infrastructure components that enable reliable transmission of data, video, and power across a wide range of applications and environments worldwide.

The Enterprise Solutions segment focuses on serving commercial and institutional markets. Its main products include copper and fiber optic cables and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks, enclosures, and advanced signal extension and matrix switching systems. These offerings are critical for building and maintaining local area networks (LANs), data centers, access control systems, 5G and fiber infrastructure, and smart home and building automation. Primary customers for this segment span commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, financial institutions, government, and broadband and wireless service providers.

Conversely, the Industrial Solutions segment caters to the demanding requirements of manufacturing, automation, and other industrial settings. This segment provides a robust array of products such as industrial Ethernet switches, network management software, routers, firewalls, and specialized industrial cables (e.g., industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus, optical fiber). It also supplies infrastructure components, on-machine connectivity systems, and wire management solutions. These products are essential for applications like network and fieldbus infrastructure, sensor and actuator connectivity, and power, control, and data transmission. Key customers include distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), installers, and end-users in industrial sectors.

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Belden is like:

  • The Hubbell for digital and industrial communication infrastructure.
  • The Intel Inside for the physical connectivity of networks and automation systems.

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Belden (BDC) provides a portfolio of signal transmission solutions. Its major products include:

  • Copper and Fiber Cables & Connectivity: A range of copper and fiber optic cables and associated connectivity components for enterprise and industrial applications.
  • Network Infrastructure Hardware: Interconnect panels, racks, enclosures, signal extension and matrix switching systems, and industrial networking devices like switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Industrial Connectivity & I/O Systems: Infrastructure components, on-machine connectivity systems, I/O connectors, modules, and distribution boxes for industrial automation.
  • Data Center Power & Thermal Management: Products for power, cooling, and airflow management critical for mission-critical data center operations.
  • Network Management Software: Software solutions designed for the management and oversight of industrial networks.
  • Wire Management & Protection Products: Heat-shrinkable tubing and other solutions to protect and organize wire and cable assemblies.

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Belden Inc. (symbol: BDC) sells primarily to other companies and organizations rather than individuals. Based on the provided description, its major customer categories include:

  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): Companies that integrate Belden's infrastructure components and connectivity systems into their own products.
  • Distributors and Installers: Businesses that resell, integrate, or implement Belden's signal transmission and network solutions into various projects and end-user environments.
  • Broadband and Wireless Service Providers: Telecommunications and network companies that utilize Belden's infrastructure components and connectivity solutions for their network build-outs and operations.
  • End-Users across diverse sectors: This broad category encompasses a wide range of organizations and institutions that directly deploy Belden's solutions for their own operational needs. These include sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, financial services, government, data centers, industrial manufacturing, sport venues, stadiums, military installations, and academia.

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Ashish Chand, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Chand was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Belden Inc. in February 2023. He joined Belden in 2002 and previously served as the Company's Executive Vice President of Industrial Automation Solutions since July 2019 and Managing Director of Belden Asia Pacific from August 2017. Over his tenure, he has held various roles in sales, marketing, and operations across Asia and North America. Dr. Chand has been instrumental in developing and executing Belden's long-term growth agenda, solutions and product strategy, and go-to-market efforts, including establishing and growing Belden throughout the Asia Pacific region, setting up manufacturing in China and India. He holds a BA in Economics, an MBA, and a Doctorate of Business Administration.

Jeremy Parks, Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Parks was appointed Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer on February 16, 2021. Prior to re-joining Belden in 2021, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of International Wire Corp. From 2008 through August 2020, Mr. Parks held various financial roles at Belden, including Vice President of Finance of the Company's Industrial Solutions segment. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in economics and an M.B.A.

Hiran Bhadra, Executive Vice President - Chief Innovation Officer

Hiran Bhadra joined Belden in March 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, business and operation model design, and enterprise transformation. He has worked with major corporate clients on automation, digital transformation, IT/OT convergence, and 5G, and has held practice leadership roles at consultancies such as Accenture, KPMG, and Arthur Andersen.

Brad Dineley, Executive Vice President - Chief Digital and Operations Officer

Mr. Dineley has served as Executive Vice President – Chief Digital and Operations Officer since January 2026. Before joining Belden, he held operations leadership positions at TE Connectivity and the Schaeffler Group. Mr. Dineley holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and an M.B.A.

Brian Lieser, Executive Vice President - Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Lieser joined Belden in 2009. He most recently served as VP of Global Products of Automation Solutions, where he was responsible for product strategy, roadmap, and development, as well as domestic and international growth. Prior to this, he held various positions within Belden's Industrial Automation Solutions business, including VP of Industrial Network Solutions and VP of Industrial Connectivity Solutions. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lieser held positions at Rockwell Automation, Rosemount, and MTS Systems.

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Here are the key risks to Belden Inc. (BDC):

  1. Competitive Market Pressures: Belden Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment within the connectivity solutions space. The company's market share typically ranges from approximately 5% to 15% across its various segments, indicating a fragmented landscape with numerous competitors. This intense competition necessitates continuous innovation and product differentiation for Belden to maintain and expand its market share.
  2. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Commodity Price Fluctuations: Belden's operations are susceptible to risks associated with supply chain disruptions, including extended lead times and volatile raw material prices, particularly for copper, a key component in many of its products. Such disruptions can hinder the company's ability to meet customer demand and negatively impact profitability. Furthermore, its international manufacturing footprint exposes it to potential geopolitical risks that could exacerbate supply chain strains.
  3. Global Economic Uncertainties: Belden's financial performance is sensitive to the volatility of global economic conditions. Factors such as changes in trade agreements, tariffs, broader financial market fluctuations, and shifts in customer purchasing behavior can affect the company's operational costs and sales volumes. Additionally, rising interest rates could increase the cost of capital, potentially impacting Belden's ability to pursue strategic initiatives.

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Increased adoption of advanced wireless communication technologies (such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6/7 in enterprise environments, and various industrial wireless standards in manufacturing and automation) for local and on-machine connectivity. This trend could displace the need for extensive wired infrastructure, including copper and fiber cabling, industrial Ethernet, and Fieldbus systems, thereby reducing demand for Belden's core physical signal transmission solutions in various end-markets.

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Belden (symbol: BDC) operates within several significant addressable markets for its signal transmission solutions:

  • Data Center Infrastructure: The global data center infrastructure market was estimated at USD 68.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 234.8 billion by 2034. Another estimate places the global data center market at USD 269.79 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 699.13 billion by 2034. Furthermore, the global data center infrastructure market spending reached USD 290 billion in 2024 and is on track to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030.
  • Data Center Structured Cabling: The global data center structured cabling market was valued at USD 11.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 20.1 billion by 2030. Another report indicates this market was valued at USD 8,805.28 million in 2024, with an anticipated growth to USD 15,448.88 million by 2033.
  • Industrial Networking Solutions: The global industrial networking solution market is estimated to be USD 36.43 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 134.47 billion by 2032.
  • Industrial Connectivity: The global industrial connectivity market was estimated at USD 72.93 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 123.19 billion by 2033. Another source valued the global industrial connectivity market at USD 78.58 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 129 billion by 2034.
  • Industrial Ethernet: The global industrial Ethernet market was estimated at USD 12.30 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 24.63 billion by 2033. Belden is noted as a key player in this market, which was valued at USD 11.15 billion in 2025.
  • Industrial Ethernet Switches: The global industrial Ethernet switch market size was USD 3.09 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4.52 billion by 2030.
  • Copper Wire and Cable: The global copper wire and cable market size was USD 172.15 billion in 2024 and is expected to increase to USD 267.53 billion by 2031. The global copper cable market is estimated at USD 17.47 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 23.98 billion by 2035.
  • Fiber Optic Cable: The global fiber optic cable market was valued at USD 13 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow to USD 34.5 billion in 2034. Another report shows the global fiber optic cable market size as USD 13.45 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 36.48 billion by 2034.

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Belden Inc. (BDC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several strategic initiatives and favorable market trends:

  1. Accelerated Adoption of Solutions Offerings: Belden's ongoing "Solutions Transformation" strategy, which emphasizes delivering integrated, high-value systems rather than individual components, is a key driver. This shift is particularly evident in its Automation Solutions and Smart Infrastructure Solutions segments, with solutions wins comprising over 15% of total revenue in 2025. This strategy aims to improve operating and financial performance through growth in Belden Solutions.
  2. Robust Growth in Automation Solutions: The Automation Solutions segment is consistently highlighted as a strong performer, achieving significant organic revenue growth. This segment, which focuses on industrial connectivity, networking, and cybersecurity for sectors like manufacturing, energy, and transportation, is capitalizing on secular trends such as Industry 4.0 and industrial digitization.
  3. Capitalizing on Secular Market Trends: Belden is strategically positioned to benefit from broader market trends, including digitization, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), and the enhanced efficiency gained through data analytics. These trends create sustained customer demand for Belden's offerings across its various end-markets.
  4. Rebound and Growth in Broadband & Telco: After a period of moderation, the Broadband & Telco segment anticipates stabilization and a rebound in 2026. This growth is expected to be driven by the adoption of new fiber products and the acceleration of DOCSIS deployments among major MSO (Multiple System Operator) customers.

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Share Repurchases

  • Belden repurchased 1.7 million shares for $195 million in 2025, with $145 million remaining on the existing repurchase authorization.
  • In 2024, the company repurchased 1.3 million shares of its common stock for $132.9 million.
  • Belden executed $192 million of share repurchases in 2023.

Share Issuance

  • Belden's shares outstanding have shown a consistent decline from 2021 to 2025, indicating a net reduction in shares primarily due to repurchases.
  • In 2024, proceeds from the issuance of common stock amounted to $8.9 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2024, Belden acquired Precision Optical Technologies for $289.6 million and Voleatech GmbH for €5.0 million, expanding its capabilities in optical transceivers and firewall products.
  • The company made acquisitions totaling $106.7 million in 2023, primarily for Sichert and Cloudrail, an IIoT connectivity solutions specialist.
  • In February 2022, Belden completed the divestiture of its Tripwire cybersecurity business to HelpSystems for $350 million in cash.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $136 million in 2025 and $129 million in 2024.
  • In 2023, capital expenditures amounted to $116.7 million.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures is on internal investments to advance organic growth opportunities and support the company's strategic solutions transformation, including IT/OT convergence and physical AI.

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Peer Outperformance in Electronic Components

BDC has outperformed 60% of its 25 Electronic Components peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is BELFA. Electronic Components ranks 5th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return.
Share of Electronic Components constituents that BDC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
29%
of 28 industry peers · -6.2% return
3Y
32%
of 28 industry peers · 27.3% return
5Y
60%
of 25 industry peers · 105.8% return
Electronic Components peers with revenue growth within 4pp of BDC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
BDC Belden 3.1% 19.0x -6.2%27.3%105.8%
BELFA Bel Fuse 4.2% 51.1x 72.1%300.8%1273.5% +1,168pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Electronic Components is BDC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 59.3%166.6%276.2% TTMI 732% · FLEX 666% · JBL 401%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 132.6%53.5%90.8% AEHR 809% · AXTI 473% · KLAC 431%
Technology Distributors 9 31.0%59.2%79.6% CLMB 336% · AVT 161% · SNX 119%
Communications Equipment 36 25.7%80.0%66.6% AAOI 1200% · LITE 852% · ANET 744%
Electronic Components ← 26 48.3%59.1%56.0% CLS 3214% · BELFA 1274% · COHR 330%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 21 37.5%75.6%16.2% DELL 1062% · STX 926% · SMCI 897%
Semiconductors 55 33.0%17.1%15.6% POET 1700% · MU 1231% · NVDA 903%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 20.8%44.1%14.6% DOCN 49% · GDDY 38% · VRSN 36%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 27 -7.7%4.7%-8.9% PI 201% · OSIS 111% · NSSC 96%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -21.3%-8.1%-27.7% CHRN 528321% · APLD 1128% · TSSI 636%
Application Software 124 -19.1%-12.3%-44.0% VIDA 248900% · INLX 4900% · PLTR 585%
Systems Software 68 -5.3%11.5%-56.1% PAYS 427% · QNC 401% · ZETA 343%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

BDCAPHTELGLWHUBBNVTMedian
NameBelden Amphenol TE Conne.Corning Hubbell nVent El. 
Mkt Price118.9282.07209.41146.00460.15152.09149.05
Mkt Cap4.6202.060.9125.924.324.642.8
Rev LTM2,86529,01219,32216,9646,2244,83411,594
Op Inc LTM3418,0293,9602,5981,2548261,926
FCF LTM2124,7143,3152,3959015781,648
FCF 3Y Avg2163,2803,0361,5097965001,152
CFO LTM3765,8724,4183,9151,0686912,492
CFO 3Y Avg3614,1093,9172,7169665861,841

Growth & Margins

BDCAPHTELGLWHUBBNVTMedian
NameBelden Amphenol TE Conne.Corning Hubbell nVent El. 
Rev Chg LTM9.4%54.2%16.5%19.4%10.6%46.2%18.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.1%33.8%6.0%9.0%6.3%26.7%7.7%
Rev Chg Q11.6%55.0%13.8%16.6%15.3%52.8%16.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.8%12.0%3.3%3.9%3.8%11.7%3.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM15.1%85.4%23.8%51.7%10.1%53.9%37.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg1.9%49.3%13.4%52.6%11.2%30.8%22.1%
Op Mgn LTM11.9%27.7%20.5%15.3%20.2%17.1%18.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg11.3%23.9%19.4%11.2%19.6%17.1%18.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.4%1.2%0.2%0.2%-0.6%1.3%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM13.1%20.2%22.9%23.1%17.2%14.3%18.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg13.9%20.1%22.7%18.3%16.6%16.4%17.5%
FCF/Rev LTM7.4%16.2%17.2%14.1%14.5%12.0%14.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.4%16.2%17.7%10.0%13.7%14.1%13.9%

Valuation

BDCAPHTELGLWHUBBNVTMedian
NameBelden Amphenol TE Conne.Corning Hubbell nVent El. 
Mkt Cap4.6202.060.9125.924.324.642.8
P/S1.67.03.27.43.95.14.5
P/Op Inc13.625.215.448.419.429.822.3
P/EBIT13.725.415.745.519.829.522.6
P/E19.039.320.266.227.041.133.1
P/CFO12.334.413.832.122.835.627.5
Total Yield5.4%3.1%6.3%2.3%4.9%3.0%4.0%
Dividend Yield0.2%0.5%1.4%0.8%1.2%0.5%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.0%2.5%-2.2%3.5%3.2%3.2%
D/E0.30.10.10.10.20.10.1
Net D/E0.20.10.10.10.20.10.1

Returns

BDCAPHTELGLWHUBBNVTMedian
NameBelden Amphenol TE Conne.Corning Hubbell nVent El. 
1M Rtn-6.7%-4.2%-3.0%-8.5%-8.1%-6.3%-6.5%
3M Rtn7.5%11.8%-4.8%-26.0%-4.9%-12.4%-4.8%
6M Rtn-8.8%20.5%0.2%8.7%-2.8%38.0%4.5%
12M Rtn-6.2%48.3%3.1%112.4%8.6%71.1%28.5%
3Y Rtn27.3%270.6%43.0%373.1%45.6%173.3%109.4%
1M Excs Rtn-7.5%-5.0%-3.9%-7.0%-10.4%-6.5%-6.7%
3M Excs Rtn5.3%9.7%-6.9%-28.2%-7.0%-14.6%-7.0%
6M Excs Rtn-22.2%7.1%-13.2%-4.7%-16.3%24.5%-8.9%
12M Excs Rtn-26.3%28.1%-17.0%92.2%-11.5%50.9%8.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-42.1%201.2%-29.3%304.3%-25.7%113.2%43.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Automation1,4961,3171,3891,4081,227
Smart Infrastructure Solutions1,2191,1441,1231,1981,074
Total2,7152,4612,5122,6062,301


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Automation238200218220165
Smart Infrastructure Solutions78668710698
Gain on sale of asset0012380
Eliminations-0-0-0-0-0
Total316266318363264


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Goodwill1,0371,019907862821
Automation909783727677600
Smart Infrastructure Solutions718664637594563
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization400419269247238
Cash and cash equivalents390370597688642
Corporate assets7657867972
Deferred income taxes1516161532
Assets of discontinued operations    449
Total3,5443,3283,2403,1623,418


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$118.92 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.6 
First Trading Date11/24/1993 
Distance from 52W High-21.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$116.85$119.43
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA1.8%-0.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility51.2%40.7%
Downside Capture224.21175.39
Upside Capture237.46129.79
Correlation (SPY)55.5%46.6%
BDC Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.092.922.001.821.481.38
Up Beta0.873.651.881.761.791.35
Down Beta6.322.291.481.751.131.18
Up Capture128%260%274%152%141%300%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days10183162126395
Down Capture408%291%189%191%142%110%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days11243365125354

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BDC
BDC-6.2%40.7%-0.06-
Sector ETF (XLK)43.1%26.2%1.3348.4%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.8%1.2346.9%
Gold (GLD)25.1%29.1%0.7721.7%
Commodities (DBC)42.9%20.4%1.64-22.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)10.7%13.6%0.5010.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.0%43.5%-0.7311.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BDC
BDC16.8%37.5%0.50-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.8%25.9%0.6856.0%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5858.5%
Gold (GLD)19.6%18.8%0.857.4%
Commodities (DBC)11.0%19.5%0.445.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.0%18.9%0.0040.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.5%52.6%0.3825.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BDC
BDC5.5%40.4%0.27-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.3%25.0%0.8851.7%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7358.3%
Gold (GLD)12.5%16.3%0.633.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.1%0.3615.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2043.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0315.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7312026-6.4%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity39.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/202614.8%25.6%17.6%
4/30/2026-11.8%-10.1%-17.6%
2/12/20266.1%1.7%-19.4%
10/30/20252.4%0.8%-5.4%
7/31/2025-3.4%-9.7%3.6%
5/1/2025-1.7%1.9%3.0%
2/6/2025-1.1%-3.1%-10.2%
10/31/2024-3.2%11.7%4.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141515
# Negative1099
Median Positive7.9%8.5%15.0%
Median Negative-4.0%-8.2%-5.4%
Max Positive14.8%25.6%21.8%
Max Negative-12.7%-14.8%-19.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/202614.8%25.6%17.6%
4/30/2026-11.8%-10.1%-17.6%
2/12/20266.1%1.7%-19.4%
10/30/20252.4%0.8%-5.4%
7/31/2025-3.4%-9.7%3.6%
5/1/2025-1.7%1.9%3.0%
2/6/2025-1.1%-3.1%-10.2%
10/31/2024-3.2%11.7%4.0%
8/1/20248.4%-1.2%15.5%
5/2/20249.3%12.5%17.7%
2/8/202413.1%13.3%20.3%
11/2/2023-12.7%-9.2%-4.7%
8/3/2023-5.6%-8.2%-0.2%
5/3/20230.2%0.4%9.2%
2/8/20237.4%9.8%2.9%
11/2/20221.0%9.7%16.5%
8/3/20224.2%2.8%1.6%
5/4/20229.3%5.8%11.5%
2/9/20222.0%-0.6%-1.8%
11/3/2021-0.1%1.9%-4.1%
8/4/20219.5%8.5%15.0%
5/5/202111.9%19.5%21.8%
2/10/2021-9.6%-14.8%-14.2%
10/28/2020-4.5%-2.4%19.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141515
# Negative1099
Median Positive7.9%8.5%15.0%
Median Negative-4.0%-8.2%-5.4%
Max Positive14.8%25.6%21.8%
Max Negative-12.7%-14.8%-19.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/13/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/13/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202102/15/202210-K
09/30/202111/08/202110-Q
06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
03/31/202105/10/202110-Q
12/31/202002/16/202110-K
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/03/202010-Q
03/31/202005/04/202010-Q
12/31/201902/11/202010-K
09/30/201911/04/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/31/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported950.00 Mil960.00 Mil970.00 Mil29.3% Higher NewActual: 742.50 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 GAAP EPSReported0.690.770.84-51.6% Lower NewActual: 1.58 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPSReported2.152.232.311.2% Higher NewActual: 2 for Q2 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 RevenueReported735.00 Mil742.50 Mil750.00 Mil8.8% Higher NewActual: 682.50 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 GAAP EPSReported1.531.581.6325.4% Higher NewActual: 1.26 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPSReported1.9522.0517.6% Higher NewActual: 1.7 for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 RevenueReported675.00 Mil682.50 Mil690.00 Mil-1.8% Lower NewGuidance: 695.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 GAAP EPSReported1.211.261.31-13.1% Lower NewGuidance: 1.45 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPSReported1.651.71.75-12.8% Lower NewGuidance: 1.95 for Q4 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/30/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 RevenueReported690.00 Mil695.00 Mil700.00 Mil2.6% Higher NewGuidance: 677.50 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 GAAP EPSReported1.41.451.55.1% Higher NewGuidance: 1.38 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EPSReported1.91.9522.6% Higher NewGuidance: 1.9 for Q3 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/13/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lieser, BrianEVP - Chief Comm. OfficerDirectSell4142026130.692,719355,3464,307,412Form
2Zink, DougVP and CAODirectSell2062026133.961,452194,510621,842Form
3Zink, DougVP and CAODirectSell2062026126.0048561,110584,892Form
4Tate, LeahSVP - HRDirectSell2062026130.002,954384,0203,234,530Form
5Klein, Jonathan C DirectSell12122025124.193,000372,5701,037,359Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lieser, BrianEVP - Chief Comm. OfficerDirectSell4142026130.692,719355,3464,307,412Form
2Zink, DougVP and CAODirectSell2062026133.961,452194,510621,842Form
3Zink, DougVP and CAODirectSell2062026126.0048561,110584,892Form
4Tate, LeahSVP - HRDirectSell2062026130.002,954384,0203,234,530Form
5Klein, Jonathan C DirectSell12122025124.193,000372,5701,037,359Form
6Zink, DougVP and CAODirectSell12102025125.004,000500,000580,250Form
7Lieser, BrianEVP, SolutionsDirectSell12082025120.001,270152,4003,488,880Form
8Bhadra, HiranSVP, Strategy & TechnologyDirectSell12082025120.001,600192,0003,134,280Form
9Tate, LeahSVP - HRDirectSell12042025120.002,554306,4803,340,200Form
10Lieser, BrianEVP, SolutionsDirectSell12042025114.131,713195,5053,318,216Form
11Lieser, BrianEVP, SolutionsDirectSell9042025127.283,800483,6643,918,569Form
12Lieser, BrianEVP, SolutionsDirectSell9042025126.1129737,4555,567,126Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 4, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Southernsun Asset Management, LLC$29.7 Mil4.3%31TRIM -8.0%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Southernsun Asset Management, LLC$29.7 Mil4.3%31TRIM -8.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Southernsun Asset Management, LLC$29.7 Mil4.3%31TRIM -8.0%13F
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