Belden Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces $100 Million Data Center Agreement for 2027
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 revenue $966 million, up 38% year over year and 11% organically
- ➤Adjusted EPS $2.26, up 15% year over year
- ➤Orders $1.017 billion, up 46% year over year, with 1.05x book-to-bill
- ➤$100 million fiber-solutions agreement secured with major US data center customer for 2027
- ➤Q4 revenue guidance $960-$980 million; adjusted EPS guidance $2.20-$2.35
Expert Statements
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Belden delivered another record quarter, with revenue of $966 million, up 38% year over year and 11% organically, and Adjusted EPS of $2.26, up 15% year over year.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“We also surpassed $1 billion in quarterly orders for the first time, with orders up 46% year over year and 16% organically, and a book-to-bill of 1.05x.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Demand remains robust across our key markets as AI and automation drive continued investment in networking infrastructure, from the data center to the factory floor.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Our data center business reached an important milestone, with a signed agreement to supply $100 million of fiber assemblies in 2027.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“With this announcement, we now expect our data center business to grow by more than 50% next year.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Our Ruckus integration is progressing, and we are encouraged by the growing cross-selling funnel and positive conversations we are having with customers.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Belden is increasingly positioned as a networking partner for physical AI and automation, and the momentum we are seeing gives us confidence in the opportunity ahead.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Our fourth quarter outlook reflects strong underlying demand and the momentum we’re building as one company with Ruckus.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Orders are at record levels entering the quarter, our solutions pipeline continues to build, and we’re seeing growing engagement from data center and physical AI customers.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“We remain disciplined given the near-term macroeconomic and supply chain environment, but the long-term fundamentals across our markets continue to strengthen.”
Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc.
“Our focus remains on execution, integration, and capturing the opportunity in front of us.”
Belden Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Announces $100 Million Data Center Agreement for 2027
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) (“Belden” or the “Company”), a global full-stack networking solutions company, today reported fiscal third quarter results for the period ended September 27, 2026.
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