Belden Up 25.6% Year-To-Date with EPS Estimate Rising 0.5%
Belden has returned 25.6% in 2026 so far, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector average of –2.7%. Its full-year earnings consensus rose 0.5% in the past quarter, and it maintains a Zacks Rank #2 Buy while slightly underperforming its Communication–Components industry’s 45% year-to-date gain.
1. Year-To-Date Performance
Belden has generated a 25.6% return so far in 2026, outpacing the broader Computer and Technology sector’s average loss of 2.7%. This performance positions the company among the top performers in its sector year to date.
2. Analyst Estimates and Zacks Rank
Over the past quarter, the consensus full-year earnings estimate for Belden rose by 0.5%, reflecting improving analyst sentiment. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), signaling potential upside over the next one to three months.
3. Industry and Peer Comparisons
Belden’s Communication–Components industry has gained about 45% year to date, placing it at #67 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Peer ATN International has returned 23.7%, with its EPS estimate up 5.6% and a Zacks Rank #2, while its Wireless National industry ranks #90 with a 13.7% gain.