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BDC Stock Forecast: Belden, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$105
−2.02% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Belden, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $150 — +42.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$4.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
66/ 100
Median analyst target
$150
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$750.2M+11.6% y/y
Operating income$99.3M
Net income$68.5M
Free cash flow$88.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.4%
1M
−6.5%
YTD
−9.7%
1Y
−10.5%
From 52W high
−30.2%
From 52W low
+5.7%
$99
$151
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BDC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Belden, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
66/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
90
Value
89
Volatility
80
Growth
60
Quality
60
Issuance
38
Accruals
38
Momentum
34
Size
26

Revisions (90): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (34): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

BDC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BDC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26BDCHigh $170Median $150Low $140

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
5 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $140Median $150High $170

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +42.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 Sept 2026NeedhamInitiatesBuy$140
19 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$155 → $170
19 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
31 July 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy$155 → $145
2 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
2 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$150 → $155
26 June 2026CitigroupInitiatesBuy$150
26 June 2026CitigroupInitiatesBuy—
16 June 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—
13 Feb 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
19 Dec 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
1 Aug 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
17 June 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
5 May 2025BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
21 Apr 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$130 → $120
17 Apr 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
10 Apr 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
11 Feb 2025Loop CapitalMaintainsBuy—
10 Feb 2025BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

BDC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Belden, Inc. returned −10.5% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BDC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BDC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.2%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Belden, Inc. (BDC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
23.6×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / book
3.0×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.1×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
38.3%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.6%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.1%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Operating margin
1.2%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Net margin
5.6%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.4%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.6%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 63% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Belden, Inc. (BDC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Belden, Inc. has a market value of $4.1B and an enterprise value of $7.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.9B. The latest quarter grew 38.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $244.1M, a 8.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.15.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $212.1M, after $163.9M of capital spending.

  • Belden, Inc. spent $126.4M on share buybacks and $7.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 39.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 23.6×; forward P/E: 10.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.19%, paying out 4% of earnings.

  • Belden, Inc. employs 8,000 people — $358K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 5 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BDC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCommunication Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BDCBelden, Inc.$4.1B66
AAOIApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.$5.0B16
EXTRExtreme Networks, Inc.$3.0B98
ONDSOndas, Inc.$3.0B27
DGIIDigi International, Inc.$2.7B79
VIAVViavi Solutions, Inc.$7.2B61
VSATViaSat, Inc.$9.1B65

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News

Latest BDC news & analysis

What Belden (BDC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 30 Oct 2026positive

Belden reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue and orders, with double-digit organic growth in Automation and Smart Buildings and the July acquisition of RUCKUS Networks. The company also raised its expected scale for 2027 AI data center business after securing a new fiber-solutions agreement.

Why it matters — The results and updated AI data center expectations offer BDC watchers information about recent business performance and potential growth areas.

Belden Inc. (BDC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026neutral

Belden held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 29, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no financial results or management commentary.

Why it matters — BDC watchers are told that the earnings call took place, but the supplied excerpt contains no details on performance or outlook.

Belden Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces $100 Million Data Center Agreement for 2027

Business Wire · 29 Oct 2026positive

Belden reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue of $966 million, up 38% year over year (11% organically), and record orders of $1.017 billion, up 46% (16% organically), with a 1.05x book-to-bill. The headline also announces a $100 million data center agreement for 2027; reported GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.29, including non-cash purchase accounting charges.

Why it matters — The reported revenue and order growth, GAAP loss, and announced data center agreement provide BDC watchers updates on quarterly performance and a significant customer agreement for 2027.

Belden and Radiflow Partner to Close the Gap Between OT Threat Detection and Network Response

Business Wire · 23 Oct 2026positive

Belden announced a strategic partnership with Radiflow to enable automated, intelligence-driven security enforcement across operational technology environments. Radiflow provides OT cybersecurity solutions and services for critical infrastructure and industrial automation.

Why it matters — The partnership expands Belden’s activity in OT cybersecurity and industrial network security.

Belden to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 15 Oct 2026neutral

Belden said it will report fiscal third-quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 27 before the market opens on October 29, 2026. Management will discuss the results on a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, with a webcast and presentation materials available through the company’s Investor Relations section.

Why it matters — The announcement gives BDC watchers the timing and access details for the company’s upcoming results and management discussion.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BDC stock

What is the BDC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Belden, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $150, with estimates ranging from $140 to $170. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BDC stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Belden, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Belden, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BDC?

As at 4 Nov 2026, Belden, Inc. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (90 of 100).

Will BDC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +42.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Belden, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BDC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Belden, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BDC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $140 to $170 over the next 12 months.

How has BDC stock performed over the past year?

Belden, Inc. returned -10.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Belden, Inc. do?

Belden Inc. is a global industrial technology company that provides complete connection solutions for demanding data, signal, and power environments.

What is the latest news on BDC?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 30 Oct 2026): "What Belden (BDC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call". Belden reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue and orders, with double-digit organic growth in Automation and Smart Buildings and the July acquisition of RUCKUS Networks. The company also raised its expected scale for 2027 AI data center business after securing a new fiber-solutions agreement.

Company

About Belden, Inc.

Belden Inc. is a global industrial technology company that provides complete connection solutions for demanding data, signal, and power environments. Belden Inc. designs and supplies networking, connectivity, cable, and security products used in industrial automation, smart buildings, data centers, broadband, transportation, and other critical infrastructure settings. Its portfolio includes industrial Ethernet networking equipment, fiber and copper cabling, connectors, enclosures, and related software and cybersecurity solutions that support reliable communication across complex systems. The company serves customers that need secure, high-performance infrastructure to move information between machines, facilities, and enterprise networks. Belden Inc. operates through two main business segments, Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions, giving it a broad role across industrial, commercial, and communications markets.

CEO Dr. Ashish Chand · 8,000 employees · United States · https://www.belden.com