Belden (NYSE:BDC) Price Target Raised to $175.00

Belden (NYSE:BDC) had its price target boosted by Benchmark from $145.00 to $175.00 in a research note released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Benchmark currently has a buy rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on BDC. Wall Street Zen upgraded Belden from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. Truist Financial upped their price target on Belden from $149.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Belden in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $148.33.

Belden Stock Down 1.1%

NYSE BDC opened at $149.29 on Friday. Belden has a twelve month low of $83.18 and a twelve month high of $159.99. The stock has a market cap of $5.87 billion, a PE ratio of 25.26 and a beta of 1.20. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $122.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $121.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a current ratio of 1.93.

Belden (NYSE:BDC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.93 by $0.15. Belden had a return on equity of 24.43% and a net margin of 8.75%.The firm had revenue of $720.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $696.97 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.92 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Belden has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.650-1.750 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Belden will post 7.07 EPS for the current year.

Belden Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 11th were paid a $0.05 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 11th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Belden’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 3.38%.

Insider Activity at Belden

In other Belden news, SVP Leah Tate sold 2,954 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total transaction of $384,020.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 24,881 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,234,530. This represents a 10.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Hiran Bhadra sold 1,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total transaction of $192,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 26,119 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,134,280. This represents a 5.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 16,045 shares of company stock worth $2,010,690 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.48% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in shares of Belden by 12,950.0% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 261 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 259 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Belden by 134.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 288 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its position in Belden by 234.3% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 331 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 232 shares during the period. Employees Retirement System of Texas acquired a new stake in Belden in the second quarter worth about $52,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in Belden by 152.5% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 457 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 276 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.75% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Belden

Here are the key news stories impacting Belden this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reported stronger-than-expected Q4: record revenue of $720M (up 8% y/y), adjusted EPS $2.08 beating estimates, improved margins and $45M of buybacks — evidence of healthy end markets and margin leverage. Belden Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management set Q1 2026 EPS guidance of $1.65–$1.75 and raised revenue outlook above consensus, signaling continued growth visibility for the year. Earnings / Guidance Release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support increased — Benchmark raised its price target to $175 and reiterated a buy rating, implying meaningful upside relative to recent levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic pivot toward higher‑margin integrated solutions, AI data-center connectivity and broadband expansion was highlighted by management — a structural shift that can lift long‑term margins and addressable market. BDC Q4 Deep Dive: Solutions Strategy Delivers Growth and Organizational Shift
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and slide deck are available for deeper read — useful for investors wanting color on backlog, segment trends (Automation vs. Smart Infrastructure) and buyback cadence. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Press coverage and earnings snapshots (AP, Yahoo, MSN) reiterate beats and management commentary — no new negative surprises surfaced in media summaries. Belden Inc (BDC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Despite fundamentals and the analyst upgrade, the stock is trading lower today on profit‑taking after a strong run; volume is above average, suggesting active repositioning by investors. MarketBeat Trading Snapshot

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.