NYSE$BDC
Belden Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Belden's Q4 2023 results were reported, with revenues and EPS exceeding expectations amidst industry-wide demand challenges.
Belden Inc. reported a decrease in revenue by 16% year-over-year to $551 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, with an organic revenue decline of 18%. Despite lower volumes, the company's profitability improved, with gross profit margins increasing. EPS totaled $0.91, while adjusted EPS was $1.46.
- Revenues reached $551 million, a 16% decrease year-over-year and an 18% organic decline.
- GAAP EPS was $0.91, representing a 35% decrease year-over-year.
- Adjusted EPS was $1.46, a 17% decrease year-over-year.
- The company executed $42 million in share repurchases during the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Belden · Revenue · Quarterly
$551M
Forward guidance
Belden anticipates challenges from the prior year to continue into the first quarter, including customer destocking and other temporary headwinds. End demand is expected to be stable relative to the fourth quarter, with revenue down in line with normal seasonal patterns.
Tailwinds
- Ever-increasing need for data and automation continues.
- Long-term growth opportunities are considerable.
- Transformation towards solutions positions the portfolio well.
- Superior product portfolio.
- Capitalize on growth opportunities in all market conditions.
Headwinds
- Challenges from the prior year are anticipated to continue into the first quarter.
- Customer destocking.
- Other temporary headwinds.
- Revenue down, in line with normal seasonal patterns.
- Unpredictable timing of orders related to customer projects as well as the impacts of channel inventory
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 Q4 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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