Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFB) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Hold”

Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFB) was downgraded by investment analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Saturday.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Northland Securities set a $266.00 price target on shares of Bel Fuse in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Oppenheimer set a $180.00 target price on shares of Bel Fuse and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Robert W. Baird set a $170.00 price target on Bel Fuse in a report on Friday, October 31st. Zacks Research lowered Bel Fuse from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on Bel Fuse from $212.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Bel Fuse presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $196.20.

Bel Fuse Stock Down 1.0%

Bel Fuse stock opened at $229.71 on Friday. Bel Fuse has a fifty-two week low of $57.99 and a fifty-two week high of $248.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 3.02 and a quick ratio of 1.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.78, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 1.56. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $204.27 and its 200 day simple moving average is $167.81.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Peter E. Gilbert sold 4,500 shares of Bel Fuse stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $238.75, for a total value of $1,074,375.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 15,047 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,592,471.25. The trade was a 23.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Farouq Salem Ali Tuweiq sold 33,967 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $234.00, for a total value of $7,948,278.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 5.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bel Fuse

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Bel Fuse by 365.6% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 149 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Bel Fuse in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its stake in shares of Bel Fuse by 139.8% during the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 259 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Bel Fuse by 52.5% during the third quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 334 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in shares of Bel Fuse in the third quarter worth approximately $78,000. 58.39% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Bel Fuse News

Here are the key news stories impacting Bel Fuse this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Litchfield Hills Research raised its EPS forecasts for multiple 2026 quarters and issued a FY2027 estimate, signaling stronger expected earnings growth that could support valuation. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Large institutional investors (including T. Rowe Price, Janus Henderson and others) materially increased positions in recent quarters, which can provide a bid under the stock and reflect confidence from professional investors. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Bel Fuse declared a small quarterly dividend ($0.07/share), a token cash return but immaterial yield — minor positive for income-focused holders but unlikely to move the stock materially. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data in reports are inconsistent, but the most recent clean figure showed several hundred thousand shares short (~4% of shares), with a days-to-cover around 2–2.7 days — not an elevated short-squeeze risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Farouq Salem Ali Tuweiq sold 33,967 shares at about $234 each (≈$7.95M), a large insider sale that investors often view as a negative signal about near-term insider conviction. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Director Peter Gilbert sold 4,500 shares at ~$238.75 (~$1.07M), further adding to near-term selling pressure and dampening sentiment. Read More.

Bel Fuse Company Profile

Bel Fuse Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic components that bridge power, data and video applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, including board-level circuit protection devices such as fuses, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistors and inductors; power transformers, modules and supplies; as well as connectivity solutions encompassing USB, HDMI, RJ45, coaxial and fiber-optic connectors. These products serve a wide array of end markets, including telecommunications, data communications, consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive and renewable energy.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oradell, New Jersey, Bel Fuse has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.