Belden Inc.
BDCBelden Inc. (BDC) specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality networking, connectivity, and cable solutions for broadcast, industrial, enterprise, and security applications. Founded in 1902, the company focuses on providing reliable and innovative products to ensure robust data transmission across various industries.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | $0.05 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 |
| October 7, 2025 | $0.05 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-11 |
| July 9, 2025 | $0.05 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-12 |
| April 10, 2025 | $0.05 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 |
| January 9, 2025 | $0.05 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Belden Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 86 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held BDC shares during this period received a total of $4.30 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.05/share was paid 15 days ago, on January 8, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: BDC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.17%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 0.0%, from $0.05 to $0.05.
- Dividend Reliability: BDC has maintained or increased its dividend for 86 consecutive payments.
Company News
The global Wire & Cable Market is estimated to grow from $201.04 billion in 2024 to $266.17 billion by 2029, with a 5.8% CAGR, driven by renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and increasing electronic device proliferation.
Brian Anderson, SVP of Legal at Belden, sold 5,601 shares valued at $689,000, retaining 45,135 shares. The company has shown strong performance with 14.5% year-to-date returns and positive growth prospects in the broadband market.
Top Wall Street analysts have updated their price targets and ratings for several companies, including Belden, Quest Diagnostics, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, fuboTV, Taboola.com, TeraWulf, S&P Global, Moody's, Constellation Brands, and Vale.
Analysts have provided a diverse set of opinions on Belden (BDC), with an average 12-month price target of $111.6, up from the previous average of $103.6. The company's financial performance, including revenue decline and debt management challenges, are discussed.
Allegion (ALLE) benefits from strength in the Allegion International segment and accretive acquisitions. Its measures to reward its shareholders are encouraging.
