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

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$117
−4.65% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Belden, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $156 — +33.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
90 / 100
Median analyst target
$156
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−15.1%
1M
+13.6%
YTD
+0.3%
1Y
−10.8%
From 52W high
−22.6%
From 52W low
+17.3%
$100
$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 22 Aug 2026
90 / 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
95
Issuance
94
Value
90
Volatility
82
Quality
79
Growth
62
Accruals
52
Momentum
28
Size
24

Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (28): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (24): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen 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$180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BDCHigh $170Median $156Low $145

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 says4 analysts
4 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $145Median $156High $170

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$155 → $170
31 July 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
31 July 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy$155 → $145
2 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$150 → $155
2 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
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—
24 Jan 2025BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
1 Nov 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—

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

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BDC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+7.9%
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
19.9×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.7×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / book
3.4×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.3×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.6%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
12.3%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.1%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.2%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Net margin
8.5%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
18.6%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 2% of US dividend payers

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

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.$4.8B
90
ONDSOndas, Inc.$5.0B
28
DGIIDigi International, Inc.$2.8B
87
VISNVistance Networks, Inc.$2.5B
70
VIAVViavi Solutions, Inc.$9.5B
68
VSATViaSat, Inc.$10.2B
68
AAOIApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.$10.6B
15

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Belden, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BDC news & analysis

Wall Street Analysts Predict a 26.08% Upside in Belden (BDC): Here's What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that the average of Wall Street analysts' price targets for Belden (BDC) suggests a potential upside of about 26.1%. The article notes that while this metric's reliability is debatable, a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions may support upside in the stock.

Why it matters — A BDC watcher would care because analyst price targets and earnings estimate revisions are commonly watched indicators of how Wall Street views the company's prospects.

The AI Boom Is Turning This Cable Maker Into a Stock to Watch

MarketBeat · 18 Aug 2026positive

MarketBeat notes that Belden, a cable maker, is emerging as a stock worth watching as investors seek ways to profit from the artificial intelligence boom beyond traditional tech sectors.

Why it matters — The article positions Belden as a potential beneficiary of the AI infrastructure buildout, which could broaden the company's investment appeal beyond its legacy cable manufacturing business.

Belden Declares Quarterly Dividend

Business Wire · 17 Aug 2026neutral

Belden Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on common stock, payable on October 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2026. The announcement was made via Business Wire.

Why it matters — The dividend declaration provides Belden shareholders with a scheduled cash distribution and reflects ongoing returns to common stockholders.

BDC Weekly Review: Market Is Surprised By Private Credit Resilience

Seeking Alpha · 16 Aug 2026positive

In the first week of August, BDCs posted a strong week, averaging nearly 10% returns, with TCPC, CION, and OTF leading performance. Despite slightly lagging in price terms year-to-date, BDCs have outperformed all other credit sectors in total NAV terms, reflecting sector resilience.

Why it matters — A BDC watcher would care because the sector's strength in total NAV terms despite price underperformance signals resilience in private credit markets.

Is Belden (BDC) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research article compares Belden (BDC) and Cognex Corporation (CGNX) against their broader Computer and Technology sector so far this year.

Why it matters — BDC watchers would care because the article assesses how Belden's year-to-date performance stacks up against a peer and the wider sector.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BDC stock

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

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Belden, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $156, with estimates ranging from $145 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 4 analysts covering Belden, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Belden, Inc. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BDC?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Belden, Inc. ranks 90 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 (95 of 100).

Will BDC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +33.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Belden, Inc. 90 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $145 to $170 over the next 12 months.

How has BDC stock performed over the past year?

Belden, Inc. returned -10.8% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Belden, Inc. do?

Belden Inc. is a leading provider of signal transmission solutions.

What is the latest news on BDC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Aug 2026): "Wall Street Analysts Predict a 26.08% Upside in Belden (BDC): Here's What You Should Know". Zacks Investment Research reports that the average of Wall Street analysts' price targets for Belden (BDC) suggests a potential upside of about 26.1%. The article notes that while this metric's reliability is debatable, a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions may support upside in the stock.

Company

About Belden, Inc.

Belden Inc. is a leading provider of signal transmission solutions. The company's products are designed to meet the high-performance network connectivity needs of industries worldwide. Belden is well-known for producing a comprehensive range of cables, connectivity, and networking components that support critical data infrastructure. This extends to sectors such as broadcasting, industrial automation, and enterprise networking, ensuring efficient data flow and connectivity in diverse applications. Belden's influence in the market is marked by its commitment to developing robust and reliable solutions that enhance communication and operational effectiveness. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1902, the company has established a solid track record of innovation and quality, catering to a wide spectrum of industrial and consumer requirements. As industries increasingly demand fast, secure, and reliable communication solutions, Belden's offerings remain integral to advancing modern connectivity and transmission technologies.

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