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NYSE:BDC

Belden - BDC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$83.71
-0.34 (-0.40%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$81.22
$83.77
50-Day Range
$77.04
$91.22
52-Week Range
$47.89
$92.33
Volume
166,560 shs
Average Volume
287,218 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.59 billion
P/E Ratio
14.56
Dividend Yield
0.24%
Price Target
$97.00

Belden MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.9% Upside
$97.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.68% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.85
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.42mentions of Belden in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$583,001 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.80%
From $6.84 to $7.51 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.44 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

60th out of 177 stocks

Nonferrous Wiredrawing & Insulating Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks


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About Belden (NYSE:BDC) Stock

Belden, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative signal transmission solutions. It operates through the Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions segments. The Enterprise Solutions segment offers network infrastructure solutions, as well as cabling and connectivity solutions for broadcast, commercial audio/video, and security applications. The Industrial Solutions segment includes physical network and fieldbus infrastructure components and on-machine connectivity systems customized to end user, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) needs. The company was founded by Joseph C. Belden in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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BDC Stock News Headlines

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BDC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/5 Dividend
12/14/2022
Dividend Payable
1/05/2023
Last Earnings
2/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/6 Dividend
3/13/2023
Today
3/24/2023
Dividend Payable
4/06/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Nonferrous wiredrawing & insulating
Sub-Industry
Electrical Components & Equipment
CUSIP
07745410
Employees
8,000
Year Founded
1902

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$97.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$110.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$86.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+15.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$254.66 million
Pretax Margin
12.18%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.61 billion
Cash Flow
$8.67 per share
Book Value
$26.72 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
42,441,000
Market Cap
$3.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.32

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Key Executives

  • Ashish ChandAshish Chand
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Jeremy Parks
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior VP-Finance
  • Douglas Zink
    Chief Accounting Officer & Vice President
  • Brian Lieser
    Executive VP-Industrial Automation Solutions
  • Julie Anne Furber
    Executive Vice President-Smart Buildings













BDC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Belden stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Belden in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BDC shares.
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What is Belden's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Belden's shares. Their BDC share price forecasts range from $86.00 to $110.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $97.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have BDC shares performed in 2023?

Belden's stock was trading at $71.90 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BDC shares have increased by 16.4% and is now trading at $83.71.
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When is Belden's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023.
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How were Belden's earnings last quarter?

Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 8th. The industrial products company reported $1.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.09. The industrial products company earned $659.07 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $644.17 million. Belden had a net margin of 9.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.70%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.32 EPS.

How often does Belden pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Belden?

Belden declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Thursday, April 6th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 13th.
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Is Belden a good dividend stock?

Belden (NYSE:BDC) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.24%. The dividend payout ratio is 3.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BDC will have a dividend payout ratio of 2.66% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Belden issued on next quarter's earnings?

Belden issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $6.60-7.00 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $6.49. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.67-2.72 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.57 billion.

What is Roel Vestjens' approval rating as Belden's CEO?

1 employees have rated Belden Chief Executive Officer Roel Vestjens on Glassdoor.com. Roel Vestjens has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Roel Vestjens in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Belden own?
What is Belden's stock symbol?

Belden trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BDC."

Who are Belden's major shareholders?

Belden's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (4.41%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.05%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.05%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.49%), Boston Partners (3.43%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (3.39%). Insiders that own company stock include Anshuman Mehrotra, Ashish Chand, Doug Zink, John S Stroup, Jonathan C Klein, Judy L Brown and Roel Vestjens.
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How do I buy shares of Belden?

Shares of BDC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Belden's stock price today?

One share of BDC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $83.71.

How much money does Belden make?

Belden (NYSE:BDC) has a market capitalization of $3.59 billion and generates $2.61 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $254.66 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.75 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Belden have?

The company employs 8,000 workers across the globe.

Does Belden have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Belden: Alpha Wire, BDX Mexico Holdings S. de R.L de C.V., Belden 1993 LLC, Belden AB, Belden Asia (Hong Kong) Limited, Belden Asia (Thailand) Company Limited, Belden Australia Pty Ltd., Belden CDT European Shared Services B.V., Belden CDT International Inc., Belden Canada Finance 1 ULC, Belden Canada Finance 2 ULC, Belden Canada Finance 2013 LP, Belden Canada Holding B.V., Belden Canada ULC, Belden Cekan A/S, Belden Commercial Services B.V., Belden Cyprus Limited, Belden Deutschland GmbH, Belden Deutschland Holding GmbH, Belden Electronics Argentina S.A., Belden Electronics GmbH, Belden Electronics S.A. de C.V., Belden Europe B.V., Belden Finance 2013 LP, Belden Finance 2016 LLC, Belden France SAS, Belden Global Holdings B.V., Belden Global LP, Belden Hirschmann Industries (Suzhou) Limited, Belden Hirschmann Solutions (Shanghai) Company Limited, Belden Holdings Inc., Belden Holdings Ltda., Belden Iberia SL, Belden India Private Limited, Belden International Holdings B.V., Belden Italia SRL, Belden LRC Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Belden Lux Holdings S.a.r.l., Belden Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Belden Mexico Enterprises Limited, Belden Netherlands B.V., Belden Signal Solutions B.V., Belden Singapore Private Limited, Belden Solutions Asia Limited, Belden Solutions B.V., Belden Switzerland GmbH, Belden Technologies Co. Limited, Belden Technologies Ireland DAC, Belden Technologies LLC, Belden Technologies Peru S.r.l., Belden UK Holdings Limited, Belden UK Limited, Belden Wire & Cable B.V., Belden Wire & Cable Company LLC, Belden de Sonora S.A. de C.V., Belden-Duna Kabel Kft, Byres Security Inc., CDT International Holdings LLC, Cable Design Technologies, Coast Wire & Plastic Tech LLC, Coast Wire and Plastic Tech. LLC, FutureLink, GarrettCom, GarrettCom Europe Ltd., GarrettCom Inc., GlobalBlue Networks Inc., Grass Valley, Hirschmann Automation & Control GmbH, Hirschmann Automation & Control Kabushiki Kaisha, Hirschmann Automation and Control, Hirschmann Electronics GmbH, ICM Corp, ITC Industria Tecnica CAVI S.r.l., Kajola-Kristada Limited, LLC Belden RUS, LTK Wiring, Lukram SRO, Lumberg Automation Components, M2FX Limited, Miniflex Inc., Miranda Technologies Inc, Net-Tech Technology Inc., NetModule AG, Noslo Limited, OTN Systems Asia Pacific Snd. Bhd., OTN Systems El Djazair BO, OTN Systems N.V., OTN Systems NV, OTN Systems SPC, OTN Systems USA LLC, Opterna Am Inc., Opterna Europe Limited, Opterna International Corp., Opterna Middle East FZCO, Opterna Technologies Private Limited, Opterna Trading, PPC Broadband, PPC Broadband Fiber Ltd., PPC Broadband Inc., PPC Broadband India Private Limited, PPC Broadband Ltd., PPC Germany GmbH, PPC Technologies India Private Limited, Poliron Cabos Eletricos Especiais, ProLinx Comunicacao Industria LTDA, ProSoft Technology, ProSoft Technology (Asia Pacific) Sendirian Berhad, ProSoft Technology Inc., ProSoft Technology SAS, Shanghai Hite-Belden Network Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai OTN Communication Systems Co. Ltd., Snell Advanced Media KK, Societe Opterna Africa, Softel Limited, Special Product Company, St. Kitts Technology Limited, Suzhou BiBiXi Communications System Co. Ltd., Telecast Fiber Systems, Thinklogical Holdings LLC, Thinklogical International LLC, Thinklogical LLC, Thinklogical Real Estate LLC, Thomas & Betts, Trapeze Networks Inc, Tripwire, Tripwire Inc., Tripwire International Inc., Tripwire Japan KK, VIA Holdings I Inc., VIA Holdings II Inc., macmon secure GmbH, and nCircle Canada Corp.
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How can I contact Belden?

Belden's mailing address is 1 NORTH BRENTWOOD BLVD 15TH FLOOR, ST. LOUIS MO, 63105. The official website for the company is www.belden.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (314) 854-8000, via email at investor.relations@belden.com, or via fax at 314-854-8001.

This page (NYSE:BDC) was last updated on 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff