Every material Form 8-K Belden has filed with the SEC since August 01, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Belden reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $966 million, up 38% year over year and 11% organically, and adjusted EPS of $2.26, up 15%. GAAP results swung to a net loss of $11 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, due to non-cash purchase accounting charges tied to the Ruckus acquisition. The company also guided fourth quarter 2026 revenue to $960 million to $980 million and adjusted EPS to $2.20 to $2.35.
Q3 2026 revenue was $966 million, up from $698 million a year earlier; orders were $1,017 million, with a book-to-bill of 1.05x.
GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.29 versus $1.41 a year earlier; adjusted EPS rose to $2.26 from $1.97.
Q4 2026 guidance: revenue $960 million to $980 million, GAAP EPS $0.24 to $0.39, adjusted EPS $2.20 to $2.35.
Belden agreed to supply $100 million of fiber solutions to a major US data center customer in 2027.
Belden reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of $750 million, up 12% from a year earlier, with adjusted EPS of $2.34, up 24%. The company also gave third-quarter revenue guidance of $950 million to $970 million and adjusted EPS guidance of $2.15 to $2.30, and it completed its RUCKUS Networks acquisition on July 1, 2026.
Revenue $750 million, up 12% year over year (8% organic); record orders of $836 million, up 19%
Diluted EPS $1.74 vs. $1.53 a year earlier; adjusted EPS $2.34 vs. $1.89, including a net EPS benefit of about $0.25 from expected IEEPA tariff recovery, partly offset by new tariffs
Q3 2026 guidance: revenue $950 million to $970 million; GAAP EPS $0.69 to $0.84; adjusted EPS $2.15 to $2.30
RUCKUS Networks acquisition completed July 1, 2026, after the end of the second quarter
Belden Inc. completed its acquisition of RUCKUS Networks from Vistance Networks on July 1, 2026, paying approximately $1.87 billion in cash, net of cash acquired and subject to post-closing adjustments. The purchase was funded in part by a $1,850.0 million senior secured term loan from a syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which adds debt and limits the company's ability to incur more indebtedness and pay dividends.
Cash paid of approximately $1.87 billion, net of cash acquired, subject to customary post-closing adjustments
$1,850.0 million senior secured term loan, interest at term SOFR plus 2.25% or base rate plus 1.25%, maturing July 1, 2033
Loan amortizes 0.25% per quarter and is secured by substantially all assets of the company and guarantors
Financial statements and pro forma information to be filed under Form 8-K/A within 71 calendar days after the filing deadline
Belden reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $696 million, up 11% from a year earlier, and adjusted EPS of $1.77, up 11%. On the same day it announced a definitive agreement to acquire RUCKUS Networks from Vistance Networks for approximately $1.85 billion, and it guided second quarter 2026 revenue to $735 million to $750 million on a standalone basis.
Q1 2026 revenue $696 million, up 11% (7% organic); GAAP EPS $1.30 vs. $1.27 a year earlier
Q1 2026 net income $51 million vs. $52 million a year earlier; adjusted EPS $1.77 vs. $1.60
Q2 2026 guidance: revenue $735 million to $750 million; GAAP EPS $1.53 to $1.63; adjusted EPS $1.95 to $2.05, excluding RUCKUS
On April 29, 2026, Belden Inc. agreed to buy the RUCKUS reporting segment of Vistance Networks for about $1.846 billion in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, funded with cash on hand and committed debt financing. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory clearances and other conditions. Belden said it will temporarily pause share repurchases to prioritize reducing net leverage, a trade-off shareholders should weigh against the expected growth and margin benefits.
Purchase price of about $1.846 billion in cash, cash-free and debt-free, subject to adjustments
Closing expected in the second half of 2026; outside date January 31, 2027, extendable by three months if only regulatory approvals are outstanding
Belden expects net leverage below 3.0x within the first full year after close and about 1.5x by 2029
Belden intends to temporarily pause share repurchases until leverage returns closer to its long-term target
Belden reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue up 8% in the quarter and 10% for the year. It also gave first-quarter 2026 guidance of $675 million to $690 million in revenue and $1.65 to $1.75 in adjusted EPS, and said it will report as a single segment starting next quarter.
Q4 2025 revenue was $720 million, up 8% year over year, and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.70, up from $1.42.
Full-year 2025 revenue was $2,715 million, up 10%, and adjusted EPS was $7.54, up 19%.
Q1 2026 guidance: revenue of $675 million to $690 million, GAAP EPS of $1.21 to $1.31, and adjusted EPS of $1.65 to $1.75.
Effective January 1, 2026, Belden moved to a unified functional operating model and will report consolidated financials as a single segment beginning next quarter.
Belden Inc. completed the issuance of €450 million in 4.250% senior subordinated notes maturing February 1, 2033, under an indenture dated January 28, 2026. The notes are subordinated to the company's senior debt, including its revolving credit facility, and are guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries that guarantee that facility, so the filing adds new long-term debt for shareholders to weigh.
Principal amount: €450 million, issued at par on January 28, 2026
Interest at 4.250% per year, paid semi-annually from August 1, 2026; notes mature February 1, 2033
Company may redeem notes from February 1, 2029 at specified prices; change-of-control repurchase at 101% of principal
Indenture limits debt, dividends, share repurchases, asset sales and mergers; U.S. Bank Trust Company is trustee
Belden named Brad Dineley as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Operations Officer, effective January 5, 2026, reporting to the CEO. The role carries global responsibility, and he will participate in the Belden Executive Severance Plan as an executive officer.
Brad Dineley, age 53, named effective January 5, 2026
New role: Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Operations Officer, reporting to the CEO
Previously Vice President of Operations Excellence at TE Connectivity; earlier held roles at Schaeffler Group
Will participate in the Belden Executive Severance Plan
Belden Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from nine to ten members effective November 19, 2025, and appointed Adel Al-Saleh as a director. The filing adds a new independent-level board member with senior technology leadership experience, but it reports no financial results, guidance, or compensation terms for him.
Board size increased from nine to ten, effective November 19, 2025
Adel Al-Saleh appointed director with immediate effect
Al-Saleh is current CEO and Director of SES Satellites and previously led T-Systems and Northgate Information Solutions
Announcement made in Exhibit 99.1 news release dated November 19, 2025
Belden reported fiscal third-quarter 2025 revenue of $698 million, up 7% from a year earlier, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.41 (up from $1.30) and adjusted EPS of $1.97 (up 16%). The company also issued fourth-quarter 2025 guidance of $690 million to $700 million in revenue and adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.00, and said year-to-date share repurchases total $150 million.
Q3 revenue of $698 million, up 7% year over year and up 4% organically
GAAP diluted EPS of $1.41 versus $1.30; adjusted EPS of $1.97 versus $1.70
Q4 2025 guidance: revenue of $690 million to $700 million; GAAP EPS of $1.40 to $1.50; adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.00
Repurchased $50 million of shares in Q3 and $150 million year to date
Belden reported second quarter 2025 results, with revenue up 11% year over year to $672 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.53, up from $1.19. The company also gave third quarter guidance of $670 million to $685 million in revenue and adjusted EPS of $1.85 to $1.95, which shows the expected range for the coming quarter.
Q2 revenue $672 million, up 11% year over year and up 5% organically
Q2 GAAP diluted EPS $1.53 vs. $1.19 a year earlier; adjusted EPS $1.89 vs. $1.51
Q2 adjusted EPS benefited by $0.11 from a lower-than-expected tax rate, per the company
Q3 2025 guidance: revenue $670 million to $685 million; adjusted EPS $1.85 to $1.95
Belden entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on July 18, 2025, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent. The $400.0 million multicurrency asset-based revolving facility now matures July 18, 2030, and commitments rose from $300.0 million to $400.0 million. For shareholders, the filing shows added borrowing capacity and a longer maturity on the company's main credit line.
Credit agreement dated July 18, 2025 amends and restates the prior agreement dated June 2, 2021
Facility size: $400.0 million multicurrency asset-based revolving credit facility
Maturity extended to July 18, 2030; commitments increased from $300.0 million to $400.0 million
Foreign borrowers include subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
Belden reported fiscal first quarter 2025 revenues of $625 million, up 17% from a year earlier and up 11% organically, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.27, up 41%. The company also guided second quarter revenues to $645 million to $660 million and adjusted EPS to $1.67 to $1.77, and said it had repurchased $100 million of shares year to date through April 30, 2025.
Revenues of $625 million, up 17% from $536 million; organic growth of 11%
GAAP diluted EPS of $1.27, up from $0.90; adjusted EPS of $1.60, up 29%
Q2 2025 guidance: revenues of $645 million to $660 million; adjusted EPS of $1.67 to $1.77
Repurchased $100 million of shares year to date through April 30, 2025
Belden reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $666 million, up 21% year over year, and GAAP EPS of $1.42, up from $0.91. For the full year, revenue fell 2% to $2,461 million and GAAP EPS fell to $4.80 from $5.66. The company guided first-quarter 2025 revenue to $605 million to $620 million and adjusted EPS to $1.43 to $1.53.
Q4 2024 revenue of $666 million, up 21% year over year and up 14% organically
Full-year 2024 revenue of $2,461 million, down 2%; GAAP EPS of $4.80 versus $5.66 a year earlier
Full-year 2024 adjusted EPS of $6.36, down 7% from $6.83
Q1 2025 guidance: revenue $605 million to $620 million; adjusted EPS $1.43 to $1.53
Belden reported fiscal third quarter 2024 revenue of $655 million, up 4% year over year but down 2% organically, with growth driven mainly by the Precision Optical Technologies acquisition. GAAP earnings per diluted share fell 24% to $1.30, and adjusted EPS fell 4% to $1.70, while the company gave fourth quarter revenue guidance of $645 million to $660 million.
Revenue of $655 million, up 4% year over year and down 2% organically; Automation Solutions down 3% and Smart Infrastructure Solutions down 1% organically.
GAAP EPS of $1.30 versus $1.70 a year earlier; adjusted EPS of $1.70 versus $1.78. The prior-year quarter included a $12 million one-time pre-tax gain from an asset sale.
Fourth quarter 2024 guidance: revenue of $645 million to $660 million, GAAP EPS of $1.05 to $1.15, and adjusted EPS of $1.62 to $1.72.
Share repurchases of $20 million in the quarter and $115 million year to date through October 29, 2024.
Belden reported second quarter 2024 revenue of $604 million, down 13% from a year earlier, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.19 (down 26%) and adjusted EPS of $1.51 (down 21%). The company gave third quarter guidance of $635 million to $650 million in revenue and adjusted EPS of $1.55 to $1.65, and said it closed its acquisition of Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. during the quarter.
Q2 revenue was $604 million versus $692 million a year earlier; organic revenue fell 13%.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.19 versus $1.60; adjusted EPS was $1.51 versus $1.91.
Adjusted EBITDA was $99 million, with a 16.5% margin, down 130 basis points.
Q3 2024 guidance: revenue of $635 million to $650 million and adjusted EPS of $1.55 to $1.65.
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