Belden (NYSE:BDC – Get Free Report) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.150-2.300 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.250. The company issued revenue guidance of $950.0 million-$970.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $959.0 million.
Belden Stock Performance
Shares of BDC traded up $15.45 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $117.48. 948,852 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 447,534. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 2.09. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $109.96 and its 200 day moving average is $119.30. Belden has a 1-year low of $98.00 and a 1-year high of $159.99. The stock has a market cap of $4.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.78 and a beta of 1.12.
Belden (NYSE:BDC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The industrial products company reported $2.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.04 by $0.30. The firm had revenue of $750.16 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $746.89 million. Belden had a return on equity of 24.47% and a net margin of 8.49%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.89 earnings per share. Belden has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.300 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Belden will post 8.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Belden from $150.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Fox Advisors raised shares of Belden from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Belden from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Belden from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, DA Davidson assumed coverage on shares of Belden in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $155.00 target price on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $158.75.
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More Belden News
Here are the key news stories impacting Belden this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter results beat estimates. Belden reported record revenue of approximately $750 million, up 11.6% year over year and slightly above the $746.9 million consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $2.34, exceeding expectations of $2.04 and rising from $1.89 a year earlier. Belden Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Orders and AI demand strengthened the outlook. Record orders of $836 million increased 19% year over year, producing a 1.11 book-to-bill ratio. Management attributed the performance in part to demand for networking infrastructure supporting AI and data-center applications, while also citing solid organic growth. Belden Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Profitability improved. Adjusted EPS grew 24% year over year, while GAAP EPS rose 14% to $1.74. Belden also completed its previously announced RU acquisition, expanding its networking solutions portfolio. Belden Earnings Conference Call
- Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance was broadly consistent with expectations. Belden forecast adjusted EPS of $2.15–$2.30 and revenue of $950 million–$970 million, compared with consensus estimates of $2.25 and $959 million, respectively. The midpoint implies a modest potential shortfall but leaves room for an upside beat.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Belden
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BDC. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in shares of Belden by 25.9% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 3,225,244 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $375,903,000 after purchasing an additional 663,241 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its position in Belden by 15.0% in the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,685,750 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $196,474,000 after buying an additional 219,695 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in Belden by 712.6% during the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 145,029 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $17,443,000 after buying an additional 127,182 shares during the last quarter. Daventry Group LP bought a new stake in Belden during the fourth quarter worth about $11,026,000. Finally, UBS Group AG increased its holdings in shares of Belden by 64.9% during the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 185,662 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $22,330,000 after buying an additional 73,061 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.75% of the company’s stock.
About Belden
Belden, formerly Belden Inc (NYSE:BDC), was a global provider of signal transmission solutions for demanding applications. The company produced a wide range of copper and fiber optic cables, connectors, patch panels, cable assemblies, and surge protection devices. Its portfolio extended into networking and security hardware, including managed switches, industrial routers, and software tools for remote monitoring and network management.
Founded in 1902 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Belden built its reputation on delivering high‐performance, reliable products for harsh environments.
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