Belden Inc (BDC) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$105.70 -1.66% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $105.18

Belden Inc (BDC) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $4.20B
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As of 2026-11-02, Belden Inc (NYSE: BDC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $105.70 (-1.66% 1D, market cap $4.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, BDC ranks #156 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Telecommunications Equipment), BDC carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.7x, gross margin of 38.0%, and ROIC of 11.5%. By comparison, GLW (Corning Incorporated) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 69.6x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $111.02B) and OCC (Optical Cable Corporation) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.0%, cap $111.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BDC leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while BDC leads on capital efficiency (11.5% ROIC).

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Per BDC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000913142), Belden Inc generated $2.72B in revenue (+10.3% YoY), $237.5M in net income, and $218.7M in free cash flow against $3.54B in total assets and $1.29B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 52.7% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ Β· Rk D+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target
$168 Bull$106 Base$82 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BDC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY BDC SCORES 58/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (28% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.32 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 9/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (49.4) create a -13 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
66
Grade B-$108.44-2.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$105.35+2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
61
Grade C$107.48-1.7% Next Q
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58
Grade D+$105.70+0% Hist 90D Ξ±
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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, BDC faces multiple-compression risk if 17.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

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Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 35.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($110.91) or 200D SMA ($118.02) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($105.70) toward Bear Floor ($82.45).

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RES: $106.9SUP: $95.05SMA50: $110.9SMA200: $118.0
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
10.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BDC)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (BDC vs. GLW, OCC, APWC, TKC)

Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Belden Inc (BDC) ranks #156 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #162 by equity capitalization ($4.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BDC leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while BDC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.5% ROIC and 38.0% gross margin. BDC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BDC ACTIVE
Belden Inc
D+ 58/100 17.7x 38.0% 11.5% -1.66% $4.20B Benchmark Subject
GLW
Corning Incorporated
D+ 54/100 69.6x 36.0% 9.9% -4.32% $111.02B /glw-vs-bdc β†’
OCC
Optical Cable Corporation
D 48/100 β€” 30.9% -2.0% -8.27% $111.1M /occ-vs-bdc β†’
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Ltd. (Bermuda)
D 51/100 β€” β€” β€” -1.69% $48.7M /apwc-vs-bdc β†’
TKC
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS
D 44/100 β€” β€” β€” -1.08% $4.07B /tkc-vs-bdc β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000913142

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Belden Inc (BDC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.72B (+10.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.46B , and +8.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $237.5M, operating cash flow of $354.9M, and free cash flow of $218.7M (-1.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, BDC closed FY2025 with $3.54B in total assets against $1.29B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.32, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.72B $237.5M $354.9M $218.7M $3.54B $1.29B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.46B $198.4M $352.1M $223.0M $3.33B $1.13B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.51B $242.8M $319.6M $206.6M $3.01B $705.4M

3. BDC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BDC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Belden Inc (NYSE: BDC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $105.70 (-1.66% 1D, market cap $4.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, BDC ranks #156 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BDC compare to GLW and OCC in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Telecommunications Equipment), BDC carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.7x, gross margin of 38.0%, and ROIC of 11.5%. By comparison, GLW (Corning Incorporated) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 69.6x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $111.02B) and OCC (Optical Cable Corporation) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.0%, cap $111.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BDC leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while BDC leads on capital efficiency (11.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BDC?

Per BDC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000913142), Belden Inc generated $2.72B in revenue (+10.3% YoY), $237.5M in net income, and $218.7M in free cash flow against $3.54B in total assets and $1.29B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BDC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BDC last traded at $105.70 (-1.66% on volume of 637,800 shares), positioning the stock -4.70% below its 50-day simple moving average ($110.91) and -10.44% below its 200-day simple moving average ($118.02). Across its 52-week range of $96.06 to $159.99, BDC sits at the 15.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±8.0% ($97.24 to $114.16).

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Are BDC insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies BDC leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

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BDC β€” Belden Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:22:06Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, BDC scores 58 out of 100, a D+ grade with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 (ROIC 11.5%; FCF yield 5.21%), Whale 13F Flow at 7/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 7/20 (Beta 1.11; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16/20 (Altman Z 3.32; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 1.02).

For a prospective investor, the strongest support is the balance sheet pillar, where the forensic metrics are the most favorable in the rating. The cash-generation pillar is moderate, supported by a 5.21% FCF yield and an 11.5% ROIC. The weakest pillars are institutional flow and macro regime fit, which together signal limited external sponsorship and a beta above 1.0 that amplifies exposure to market swings. The valuation context (P/E TTM 17.7, forward P/E 16.5, EV/EBITDA 11.8) shows the stock priced at a moderate multiple, and the rating's overall verdict suggests the composite picture does not currently justify a favorable stance. This is an analytical summary of the source data, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
107.48$4.2B17.716.511.86.080.19%1.11$96.06 - $159.9911.5%

Business

Belden Inc is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, operating in the Telecommunications Equipment industry. Per the profile, the company carries a market capitalization of $4.2B. Not available in source data for specific product lines, customer segments, or revenue model detail beyond sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2715.2M$315.7M$237.5MN/A$218.7M$389.9M$1285.7M
FY 2024$2461.0M$266.5M$198.4MN/A$223.0M$370.3M$1130.1M
FY 2023$2512.1M$317.5M$242.8MN/A$206.6MN/A$705.4M

Per the SEC financials, reported revenue moved from $2512.1M (FY 2023) to $2461.0M (FY 2024) before rising to $2715.2M (FY 2025). Per the market data, gross margin is 38%, operating margin 11.6%, and net margin 8.7%, with ROIC at 11.5%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.32 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, and Debt/Equity is 1.02. Reported debt rose from $705.4M (FY 2023) to $1285.7M (FY 2025), while cash for FY 2025 was $389.9M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the catalysts and items are:

  • Catalyst (GREEN): A Yahoo Finance report on Smart Factory Insights and India Switch Production as potential support for the bull case.
  • Market wire (YELLOW): A Simply Wall St stock analysis, a TradingView preview of an upcoming earnings report, a Yahoo Finance summary of the Q3 earnings call, and a MarketBeat report citing an average price target of $156.00.
  • Risk watch (RED): A Stock Titan item on a new system that automatically changes access to industrial networks as risks shift.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Analyst data: Not available in source data for consensus rating or individual price targets, aside from the MarketBeat headline citing an average price target of $156.00 in the news feed. Holders data: Not available in source data for SEC Form 4 insider, 13F institutional, or Congressional trades beyond the RQD pillar summaries (Insider Conviction 15/20; Whale 13F Flow 7/20).

Open Questions

  • What are the specific reported EPS figures, since EPS is listed as N/A for all three periods?
  • What was the FY 2023 cash balance, which is listed as N/A?
  • What are the outcomes and guidance from the earnings report referenced in the news feed?
  • What is the source and composition of the individual insider and institutional trades behind the 15/20 and 7/20 pillar scores?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and full set of price targets?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BDC (D+ β€’ RQD 58/100) a Buy at $107.48?

Welcome to the BDC (Belden Inc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 58/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Telecommunications Equipment. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $107.48

Pump the brakes on BDC β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BDC, but look at what you are paying: 17.7x trailing P/E with 38.0% gross margins. Unless Belden Inc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $107.48

BDC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BDC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Telecommunications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $107.48 (52-wk range $96.06 - $159.99), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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