Belden Inc Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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5-Yr Fwd EPS Growth
14.0%projected annual EPS growth
Analyst Coverage
4analysts covering
FY Revenue (est.)
$3.4Bnext fiscal year
FY EPS (est.)
$8.64next fiscal year
Reporting Calendar
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 Earnings Release | 29 Oct 2026 |
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
Solutions Wins as a percentage of Total Revenue Quarterly15.0Target: 20.0% by 2028
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Quarterly1,700.0%Target: 22.5% long-term target
Net Leverage Ratio Quarterly2.1xTarget: 1.5x long-term target (post-Ruckus deleveraging path to 1.5x by 2029)
Watch Items
- RUCKUS Networks Acquisition IntegrationTrigger: Closing expected in H2 2026; initial leverage spike to ~3.6xAction: Monitor post-close synergy realization, gross margin expansion above 60% for Ruckus, and rapid deleveraging progress toward 2.9x by end of 2027.
- Working Capital and Free Cash Flow PressureTrigger: Q1 2026 operating cash outflow of $18.7M and negative FCF of $63.1MAction: Track days sales outstanding (DSO) which increased from 60 to 63 days, and inventory optimization to restore the 10% long-term FCF margin target.
Research as of 19 Jun 2026