BeldenBDC
BDC
About: Belden Inc provides signal transmission products to distributors, end-users, installers, and original equipment manufacturers. The firm operates in two segments - Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions. Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment is a provider in network infrastructure and broadband solutions, as well as cabling and connectivity solutions for commercial audio/video and security applications. Automation Solutions segment provides network infrastructure and digitization solutions to enable customers to make data-based business decisions. It operates in Americas, EMEA and APAC, out of which maximum revenue from Americas.
Employees: 7,500
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
136% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 25
133% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.61M | Put options by funds: $1.55M
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 305 [Q3] → 336 (+31) [Q4]
1.07% more ownership
Funds ownership: 100.41% [Q3] → 101.48% (+1.07%) [Q4]
3% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 115 | Existing positions reduced: 119
4% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.79B [Q3] → $4.61B (-$180M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$120
16%
upside
Avg. target
$128
24%
upside
High target
$145
41%
upside
3 analyst ratings
3 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
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Benchmark David Williams 31% 1-year accuracy 21 / 67 met price target | 16%upside $120 | Buy Maintained | 21 Apr 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Mark Delaney 54% 1-year accuracy 21 / 39 met price target | 16%upside $120 | Buy Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Loop Capital Chris Dankert 29% 1-year accuracy 5 / 17 met price target | 41%upside $145 | Buy Maintained | 11 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about BDC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
12 hours ago
Belden earns an impressive spot in the “Great Place to Work” Canada 2025 ranking
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, has been recognized with dual honors by Great Place to Work® Canada. This recognition is based on the feedback of Canadian employees surveyed, highlighting Belden's commitment to creating an exemplary workplace culture. Belden proudly secured a place on the prestigious "Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 2025" list and was also celebrated as the #44 Best Workplace in C.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Belden Names Three Finalists for the Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions is pleased to announce that three companies have been selected as finalists for the 2nd annual Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award. The three finalists were selected from a highly competitive field of submissions by a panel of industry expert judges. Entries were evaluated on such criteria as level of innovation, business value and sustainability (environmental, social or governance) im.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Belden Sets New Industrial Ethernet Switch Standards
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of complete connection solutions, today announced the launch of its Hirschmann GREYHOUND2000 Standard Switch. Building on Belden's visionary leadership in the industrial automation space, GREYHOUND2000 sets new standards for 19-inch Ethernet switches. This next-generation switch delivers very high fiber port density and configurable port modules that adapt to various connectivity scenarios. As organizations pursue th.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Belden to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of complete connection solutions, will report its fiscal first quarter results for the period ended March 30, 2025, before the market opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Management will discuss the Company's results during a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of Belden's corporate website a.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Belden Reaches New Heights in Sustainability Rankings, Recognized for Outstanding Performance
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is honored to announce that its sustainability initiatives have been newly acknowledged by three leaders in sustainability performance evaluation: Newsweek, MSCI and Sustainalytics. For the second year in a row, Newsweek included Belden on its ranking of America's Most Responsible Companies, advancing the company by 57 spots from No. 288 in 2024 to No. 231 in 2025. Every year, the li.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Belden: More Upbeat On This Connection Player
Belden has improved its strategic focus and organic growth in 2024, making it a more attractive investment despite past execution issues. The company's revenues are split between Industrial Automation Solutions and Enterprise Solutions, with the former being both larger and more profitable. Despite a challenging time, Belden's debt reduction and strategic acquisitions position it well for future growth, even if an $8 earnings per share target is not met this year.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Belden brand Precision Optical Technologies honored by 2025 Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to announce that Precision Optical Technologies, a sub-brand within Belden's broadband solutions portfolio, has been awarded outstanding honoree status for its OpenPath® PON Extender technology. After being evaluated by a panel of optical communications and broadband experts, the new OpenPath® PON Extender technology focused on fiber-to-the-home applications was recognized b.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Belden Declares Quarterly Dividend
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) today declared a quarterly dividend to holders of common stock of $0.05 per share payable on April 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2025. About Belden Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year h.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Belden Inc. (BDC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Reddington – Investor Relations Ashish Chand – President and Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Parks – Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Delaney – Goldman Sachs Steven Fox – Fox Advisors William Stein – Truist Securities Rob Jamieson – Vertical Research Partners Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to this morning's Belden Report Fourth Quarter 2024 Results.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Belden (BDC) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Belden (BDC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.67 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.46 per share a year ago.
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