Belden Inc. (BDC) Stock Price & Analysis
Belden Inc. (BDC) closed at USD 103.46 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 4.01% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 107.78; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 102.13–106.38 on volume of 486,352 shares. Market capitalization is $4.04B, with a 52-week range of USD 98–159.99 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (BDC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 28, 2026): revenue $2.86B, net income $244M (8.5% margin), free cash flow $212M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 16.6x (avg 18.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 11.1x, net debt $882M.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BDC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.80 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 153.2 (range 140–170).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -12.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +73.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 2.26, revenue estimate $962M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BDC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.30B | $2.61B | $2.51B | $2.46B | $2.72B | $2.86B |
| Gross profit | $772M | $916M | $955M | $922M | $1.03B | — |
| Operating income | $264M | $363M | $318M | $266M | $316M | $341M |
| Net income | $63.9M | $255M | $243M | $198M | $238M | $244M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.41 | $5.72 | $5.66 | $4.80 | $5.91 | — |
| Free cash flow | $181M | $176M | $203M | $223M | $219M | $212M |
| Gross margin | 33.5% | 35.2% | 38.0% | 37.5% | 38.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.5% | 13.9% | 12.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 11.9% |
| Net margin | 2.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Revenue growth | +31.3% | +13.3% | -3.6% | -2.0% | +10.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $642M | $688M | $597M | $370M | $390M | — |
| Total debt | $1.46B | $1.16B | $1.20B | $1.13B | $1.29B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 28, 2026) (BDC)
P/E 16.6x · P/S 1.4x · EV/EBITDA 11.1x · EV/Sales 1.7x · P/FCF 19.1x · P/B 2.9x · FCF yield 5.25% · Earnings yield 6.04% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.19% · Net debt $882M · EV $4.92B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 19.7x, Dec 2024 23.4x, Dec 2023 13.6x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BDC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold BDC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.03% | $17.4M | Added +41.8% |
Analysts (BDC)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.80 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 153.2 (low 140, high 170).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Needham | Initiated | Buy | $140 |
| 2026-08-19 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $155 → $170 |
| 2026-07-31 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $155 → $145 |
| 2026-07-02 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $150 → $155 |
| 2026-06-26 | Citigroup | Initiated | Buy | $150 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BDC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -12.5% | +73.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -12.6% | +11.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.4% | 36.9% |
| Max drawdown | -34.0% (Feb 2026→Jul 2026) | -33.6% (Jul 2023→Nov 2023) |
BDC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.26 | $2.09 | +8.0% | $961.7M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.28 | $2.16 | +5.6% | $963.9M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $8.65 | $8.05 | +7.4% | $3.37B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $10.03 | $8.87 | +13.2% | $3.95B | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 103.46 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.01% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 107.78 |
| Open | USD 105.5 |
| Day Range | USD 102.13 – 106.38 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 98 – 159.99 |
| Volume | 486,352 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.04B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BDC)
Nexqual's technical model rates BDC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.68 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 114.55) |
| MACD | -2.61 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BDC)
Wall Street analysts rate BDC "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 153.2 (range USD 140–170), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 153.2 |
| High Target | USD 170 |
| Low Target | USD 140 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (BDC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.26 |
| Revenue Estimate | $961.69M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.34 vs est 2.02 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.77 vs est 1.7 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.08 vs est 1.95 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.97 vs est 1.92 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BDC)
| Total Revenue | $2.86B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.60% |
| Gross Margin | +37.19% |
| Operating Margin | +11.36% |
| Profit Margin | +8.52% |
| ROE | +18.64% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.97 |
| Current Ratio | 2.14 |
| Total Cash | $348.66M |
| Total Debt | $1.34B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $212.08M (7.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BDC)
Nexqual rates Belden Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 37%, operating 11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $349M cash and investments vs $1.23B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $212M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 6.0% |
Ownership (BDC)
| Insider Ownership | +1.56% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +108.73% |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.08M |
| Float | 38.35M |
| Short % of Float | +15.33% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (BDC)
Belden Inc. is led by Ashish Chand, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Ashish Chand |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Jeremy E. Parks |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Aaron Reddington C.F.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (BDC)
Notable institutional backers of Belden Inc. include FMR, LLC, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, T. Rowe Price, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 10.35% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 8.88% |
| T. Rowe Price | 3.94% |
| Wellington Management | 3.66% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 3.01% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 2.88% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 13.16% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.55% |
| State Street | 3.85% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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