Belden Q2 revenue rises 12%, slightly beats estimates
BDC•Outlook for Q3 2026
Belden sees third-quarter 2026 revenue between $950 million and $970 million.
The company expects third-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.15 to $2.30.
Belden said strong demand and its expanded portfolio are driving the Q3 outlook.
Key second-quarter figures
| Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 Revenue | Slight beat* | $750 million | $746.65 million (5 analysts) |
| Q2 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $2.34 | $2.02 (5 analysts) |
| Q2 EPS | $1.74 | ||
| Q2 Adjusted EBITDA | $146 million | ||
| Q2 Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 19.50% |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Quarterly results beat expectations
Belden said second-quarter revenue rose 12% year over year, slightly beating analyst expectations. Adjusted earnings per share for Q2 increased 24% and also beat analyst expectations.
The company said it completed the RUCKUS Networks acquisition after the quarter ended, expanding its portfolio.
