Belden
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 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
187% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.12M | Put options by funds: $391K
4% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 49 | Existing positions closed: 47
6% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 114 | Existing positions reduced: 121
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 338 [Q4 2024] → 333 (-5) [Q1 2025]
3.08% less ownership
Funds ownership: 101.51% [Q4 2024] → 98.43% (-3.08%) [Q1 2025]
14% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.61B [Q4 2024] → $3.97B (-$638M) [Q1 2025]
67% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 1 (-2) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$120
12%
upside
Avg. target
$120
12%
upside
High target
$120
12%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
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0 neutral
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0 negative
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Benchmark David Williams | 12%upside $120 | Buy Reiterated | 5 May 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Mark Delaney | 12%upside $120 | Buy Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about BDC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Belden Launches Solutions that Deliver Secure Power Connections in Harsh Conditions and Simplify Edge-to-Cloud Data Flow
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, announces new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. Data Acquisition & Transmission Belden FiberExpress XHD Fiber Patch Panel System supports the trend toward increasing fiber densification. These panels facilitate migration to 40G, 100G, 200G and 400G networks, with 1U, 2U and 4U variants. Belden EN-IEC rated LSZH RS485 AWG18 cables sup.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Belden Introduces Innovative TIA-Compliant Small-Diameter Category 6A Cable
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, today announced the launch of its 10GXM13 Category 6A Cable. Building on Belden's leadership in the smart infrastructure space, this 0.230” (5.84 mm) cable sets new standards for small-diameter Category 6A cables. The 10GXM13 cable delivers enhanced channel performance and 100-meter lengths that meet full Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) compliance. The drive to digitize.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks 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 July 9, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 12, 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 hist.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Belden's 2024 Sustainability Report Details Significant Achievement Toward Goals
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to release its 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability. The report highlights the company's significant strides toward meeting its environmental, social and governance goals. Belden first defined its sustainability goals in 2021, setting 12 clear objectives to be achieved by the end of 2025. This year's report details the company's pr.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Belden (BDC) Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to Belden (BDC) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Belden Inc. (BDC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Reddington - VP, IR Ashish Chand - President and CEO Jeremy Parks - SVP and CFO Conference Call Participants William Stein - Truist Securities David Williams - Benchmark Aman Gupta - Goldman Sachs Rob Jamieson - Vertical Research Partners Steven Fox - Fox Advisors Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to this morning's Belden Reports First Quarter 2025 Results.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Belden (BDC) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Belden (BDC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.48 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.24 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Belden Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) (“Belden” or the “Company”), a leading global supplier of complete connection solutions, today reported fiscal first quarter results for the period ended March 30, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Revenues of $625 million, up 17% y/y and up 11% y/y organically GAAP EPS of $1.27, up 41% y/y Adjusted EPS of $1.60, up 29% y/y Repurchased 0.8 million shares for $85 million during the quarter, and 1.0 million shares for $100 million year-to-date.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month 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 month 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.
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