Belden Inc (BDC)
NYSE: BDCTechnologyCommunication EquipmentUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 109.41 -0.02%
BDC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.28B
- P/E (TTM)
- 17.79
- Forward P/E
- 10.90
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.15
- Dividend yield
- 0.18% ($0.20)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 16, 2026
- 52-week range
- 98.00 – 159.99
- Day range
- 107.81 – 110.73
- Volume / Avg
- 285.45K / 453.39K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 39.08M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
BDC stock today
Shares of Belden (BDC) finished lower on Oct 7 at $109.41, a drop of 3.36% or $3.80 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 31.6% below their 52-week high of $159.99, set on Feb 12, 2026 and 11.6% above the 52-week low of $98.00, near the bottom of the past year's range. BDC is down 6.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 5.3%.
At 17.8x trailing earnings, Belden trades below the peer-group median of 59.7x. Its forward P/E of 10.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Belden's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026. Belden pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share, a 0.18% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Belden
Company profileBelden Inc. provides connection solutions to bring data infrastructure into alignment to unlock new possibilities for its customers. The company provides copper cable and connectivity solutions, fiber cable and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks and enclosures, and signal extension and matrix switching systems for use in local area networks, data centers, access control, 5G, fiber to the home, and building automation applications.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
- CEO
- Dr. Ashish Chand
- Headquarters
- Saint Louis, MO
- Employees
- 8,000
- Website
- belden.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Belden generated $2.72 billion in revenue, up 10.3% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $237.5 million (+19.7% year over year), for a net margin of 8.7% versus a median of 8.1% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 38.0% (up from 37.5%) and operating margin 11.6%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.72B | $2.46B | $2.51B | $2.61B | $2.30B |
| Growth | +10.33% | -2.03% | -3.62% | +13.26% | +31.34% |
| Net income | $237.52M | $198.43M | $242.76M | $254.66M | $63.92M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.91 | $4.80 | $5.66 | $5.72 | $1.41 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (5 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$153.20+40.02%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 4
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.30
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.74 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.20
- Dividend yield
- 0.18%
- Last payment
- $0.05
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 16, 2026
Belden peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONDSOndas Inc. | 7.19 | -2.97% | $4.19B | vs BDC |
| EXTRExtreme Networks Inc. | 24.60 | +0.24% | $3.25B | vs BDC |
| DGIIDigi International Inc. | 75.21 | +1.72% | $2.85B | vs BDC |
| TSATTelesat Corporation Class A | 46.74 | -1.93% | $2.40B | vs BDC |
| VSATViaSat Inc. | 70.87 | -4.72% | $9.76B | vs BDC |
| AAOIApplied Optoelectronics Inc. | 122.54 | -5.85% | $10.40B | vs BDC |
| VIAVViavi Solutions Inc. | 46.27 | -3.88% | $11.38B | vs BDC |
| ZBRAZebra Technologies Corporation Class A | 386.05 | +0.07% | $18.26B | vs BDC |
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Belden stock FAQ
What is Belden's stock price today?
BDC last traded at $109.41 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 3.36% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Belden pay a dividend?
Yes. Belden pays $0.20 per share annually, a 0.18% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.05 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 16, 2026.
When is Belden's next earnings date?
Belden is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.30.
What is BDC's P/E ratio?
BDC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.79 and a forward P/E of 10.90, compared with a median of 59.7 for its closest peers.
Who is Belden's CEO?
Dr. Ashish Chand is the chief executive officer of Belden Inc, which has about 8,000 employees.
Has BDC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent BDC stock split was a 1-for-2 split on Jul 16, 2004, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the BDC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for BDC is $159.99 and the 52-week low is $98.00. The stock is currently 31.6% below its high.