Belden Q4 Sales Rise 8.1% to $720.1M, EPS Tops Forecasts
Belden reported Q4 CY2025 sales of $720.1M, up 8.1% year-on-year and 3.3% ahead of estimates, while adjusted EPS reached $2.08, beating consensus by 6.4%. The company set Q1 CY2026 guidance at $682.5M revenue midpoint and $1.70 adjusted EPS, both above analyst forecasts.
1. Q4 Revenue and Earnings
Belden delivered Q4 CY2025 sales of $720.1 million, an 8.1% increase year-on-year and 3.3% above analyst projections. Adjusted EPS reached $2.08, representing a 6.4% beat over consensus estimates, supported by strong demand across enterprise and industrial segments.
2. Profitability and Cash Flow
The company achieved an operating margin of 12.2%, up 1.8 percentage points from a year earlier, with adjusted EBITDA of $122.1 million at a 17% margin. Free cash flow margin held steady at 16.8%, reflecting disciplined cost management despite revenue growth.
3. Q1 CY2026 Guidance
Belden guided Q1 CY2026 revenue to a $682.5 million midpoint, 3.2% above analysts’ $661.2 million forecast, and set adjusted EPS guidance at $1.70, surpassing the $1.68 consensus. This guidance indicates continued momentum into the new fiscal quarter.