NYSE$BDC
Belden Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Belden's Q3 2023 results were impacted by weak demand, but gross margin outperformance was driven by an expanding solutions-driven mix.
Belden Inc. reported Q3 2023 revenues of $627 million, a 7% decrease year-over-year, with an organic growth decline of 9%. GAAP EPS was $1.70, down 28% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS increased 1% to $1.78. The company executed $64 million in share repurchases during the quarter.
- Revenues reached $627 million, reflecting a 7% year-over-year decrease and a 9% organic growth decline.
- GAAP EPS was $1.70, a 28% decrease year-over-year, while adjusted EPS increased 1% to $1.78.
- Gross margin saw outperformance due to an expanding solutions-driven mix.
- The company anticipates ongoing demand headwinds and is implementing productivity measures to align with expected conditions.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Belden · Revenue · Quarterly
$627M
Forward guidance
The fourth quarter is expected to be marked by ongoing demand headwinds, pauses in capital spending by customers, and channel destocking pressures.
Tailwinds
- Automation
- Smart infrastructure
- Data integration
- Increase product and solution offerings
- Expand into additional use cases and verticals
Headwinds
- Ongoing demand headwinds
- Pauses in capital spending by customers
- Channel destocking pressures
- Temporary headwinds
- Significant changes to the current market environment
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 Q3 2023
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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