Benchmark Boosts Belden (NYSE:BDC) Price Target to $175.00

Belden (NYSE:BDC) had its price objective upped by Benchmark from $145.00 to $175.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. Benchmark’s price target suggests a potential upside of 17.22% from the company’s current price.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on BDC. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Belden in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Belden from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Belden from $149.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Belden has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $148.33.

Belden Price Performance

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 firm has a market cap of $5.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.26 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a current ratio of 1.93, a quick ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $122.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $121.24.

Belden (NYSE:BDC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $696.97 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.92 EPS. Belden’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. Belden has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.650-1.750 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Belden will post 7.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Belden

In other news, CAO Doug Zink sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.00, for a total transaction of $500,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 4,642 shares in the company, valued at approximately $580,250. This represents a 46.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Hiran Bhadra sold 1,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.00, for a total value of $192,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 26,119 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,134,280. This represents a 5.77% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 16,045 shares of company stock valued at $2,010,690. Insiders own 1.48% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BDC. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in Belden by 12,950.0% in the third 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 in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Belden by 134.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 288 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in Belden by 234.3% during the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 331 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 232 shares in the last quarter. Employees Retirement System of Texas bought a new stake in shares of Belden in the 2nd quarter valued at about $52,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Belden by 152.5% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 457 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $55,000 after buying an additional 276 shares during the last quarter. 98.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Belden News Summary

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

Belden Company Profile

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.