NYSE$BDC

Belden Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Belden reported strong results exceeding guidance, driven by improved demand trends and organic growth.

Belden Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with revenues increasing by 15.7% to $536.4 million compared to the previous year. Net income also saw a significant increase, reaching $28.7 million, and adjusted EPS rose by 40.3% to $0.94. The company has raised its full-year guidance for revenue and EPS, reflecting confidence in continued improvement in end market conditions.

  • Total revenues increased by 15.7% to $536.4 million compared to the year-ago period.
  • Net income was $28.7 million, up from $14.9 million in the prior-year period.
  • Adjusted EPS increased by 40.3% to $0.94 compared to $0.67 in the first quarter 2020.
  • Full-year 2021 revenue and EPS guidance was raised due to better-than-expected performance and improved outlook.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$536M

Previous: $464M+15.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.94

Previous: $0.67+40.3%
Adjusted EBITDA margin

14.9%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$11.2M

Previous: -$20.9M+46.4%
Free Cash Flow

$17.4M

Previous: -$32.1M+154.3%
Net Income

$28.7M

Previous: -$11.2M+356.2%
Operating Income

$51.4M

Previous: $29.7M+73.2%
Gross Profit

$191M

Previous: $171M+12.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$371M

Previous: $251M+47.6%
Total Assets

$3.15B

Previous: $3.18B-1.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$7.29M

Previous: $3.71M+96.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Belden · Revenue · Quarterly

$536M

Q1 2021+15.7%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 15 of 16 quarters(94%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The Company expects second quarter 2021 revenues to be $535 - $550 million. For the year ending December 31, 2021, the Company now expects revenues to be $2.130 - $2.180 billion, compared to prior guidance of $1.990 - $2.050 billion. The Company expects second quarter 2021 GAAP EPS to be $0.38 - $0.48. For the year ending December 31, 2021, the Company now expects GAAP EPS to be $1.97 - $2.27, compared to prior guidance of $1.70 - $2.10. The Company expects second quarter 2021 adjusted EPS to be $0.88 - $0.98. For the year ending December 31, 2021, the Company now expects adjusted EPS to be $3.50 - $3.80, compared to prior guidance of $2.90 - $3.30.

Tailwinds

  • End market conditions are improving.
  • Recent order rates are encouraging.
  • Solid execution is expected.
  • Full year 2021 guidance increased.
  • Portfolio aligned around favorable secular trends.

Headwinds

  • Uncertainty regarding the duration and magnitude of the impact of COVID-19 and the economic recovery from that impact.
  • Impact of a challenging global economy or a downturn in served markets.
  • Disruptions in the Company’s information systems including due to cyber-attacks leading to exposures of personally identifiable information.
  • Changes in tax laws and variability in the Company’s quarterly and annual effective tax rates.
  • Cost and availability of raw materials including copper, plastic compounds, electronic components, and other materials.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.8%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

36 / 67 earnings

Positive

+22.4%

Q3 2015

Best reaction

-18.6%

Q2 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-11.3%-12.1%-17.6%
Q4 2025+6.1%+3.0%-19.5%
Q3 2025+1.7%-1.4%-5.0%
Q1 2025-1.7%+0.4%+3.0%
Q3 2024-2.1%+0.7%+4.0%
Q2 2024+7.2%+4.1%+15.7%
Q1 2024+8.5%+11.2%+17.7%
Q4 2023+11.7%+11.2%+20.3%
Q3 2023-9.4%-11.1%-4.7%
Q2 2023-7.2%-7.2%-0.1%
Q1 2023-1.2%+1.1%+13.4%
Q4 2022+5.9%+8.8%+0.8%
Q3 2022+3.5%+8.8%+14.7%
Q2 2022+4.2%+4.6%-0.4%
Q1 2022+7.6%+6.3%+9.5%
Q4 2021-2.3%-2.6%-2.3%
Q3 2021-2.1%+1.4%-4.6%
Q2 2021+5.0%+5.7%+19.0%
Q1 2021+17.6%+20.6%+24.9%
Q4 2020-13.7%-14.8%-14.7%
Q3 2020-5.2%-4.0%+20.3%
Q2 2020+1.4%+1.5%+7.2%
Q1 2020-4.1%-11.3%-4.5%
Q4 2019+7.9%+3.3%-17.0%
Q3 2019-7.5%-2.3%-3.0%
Q2 2019-18.6%-20.0%-19.0%
Q1 2019+8.8%+11.7%-7.8%
Q4 2018+6.6%+9.4%-5.2%
Q3 2018-7.9%-3.0%-1.8%
Q2 2018+8.9%+7.2%+12.3%
Q1 2018-5.7%-3.7%-10.7%
Q4 2017-12.3%-14.1%-13.0%
Q3 2017+2.5%+2.9%+5.2%
Q2 2017+0.6%-0.2%+6.7%
Q1 2017+7.2%+7.7%+8.3%
Q4 2016+0.7%-1.1%-6.3%
Q3 2016-5.4%-0.7%+16.0%
Q2 2016+9.3%+5.0%+5.8%
Q1 2016-2.4%
Q4 2015+19.7%
Q3 2015+22.4%
Q2 2015-11.7%
Q1 2015-8.6%
Q4 2014-0.1%
Q3 2014+2.2%
Q2 2014+0.5%
Q1 2014-1.2%
Q4 2013+6.3%
Q3 2013-0.6%
Q2 2013+4.1%
Q1 2013+8.7%
Q4 2012+1.2%
Q3 2012+2.9%
Q2 2012+1.1%
Q1 2012+2.3%
Q4 2011-0.5%
Q3 2011-4.8%
Q2 2011+1.1%
Q1 2010-1.5%
Q1 2011+1.0%
Q4 2010+3.9%
Q4 2008+3.9%
Q3 2009-1.8%
Q3 2010-1.8%
Q2 2010-5.9%
Q2 2009-5.9%
Q4 2009-5.9%

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