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Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) reports record Q2 2026 results and Q3 outlook

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Belden Inc. reported record second quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 28, 2026, with revenue of $750 million, up 12% year over year and 8% organically. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.74, up 14%, and adjusted EPS reached $2.34, up 24%. Orders were a record $836 million, producing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11. Adjusted EBITDA was about $146 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 19.5% from 17.0%. EPS included a net benefit of about $0.25 from tariff-related items.

Net income was $68.5 million, and six‑month operating cash flow totaled $110,558 (thousands), with non‑GAAP free cash flow of $88,570 (thousands) in the quarter. On July 1, 2026 Belden completed the acquisition of RUCKUS Networks. For third quarter 2026, including RUCKUS, the company guides to revenue of $950–$970 million, GAAP EPS of $0.69–$0.84, and adjusted EPS of $2.15–$2.30, assuming continuation of current market conditions.

Positive

  • Record Q2 revenue of $750 million, up 12% year over year with 8% organic growth, indicates strong demand across Belden’s end markets.
  • Adjusted EPS increased 24% year over year to $2.34, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 19.5% from 17.0%, showing improved profitability.
  • Record Q2 orders of $836 million and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11 point to a growing backlog ahead of the integration of RUCKUS Networks.

Negative

  • None.

Filing Explained

At June 28, Belden reported $348,655 thousand of cash, $1,230,566 thousand of long-term debt, and $25,512 thousand of six-month free cash flow.

A Form 8-K reports specified material events; this filing records Belden's second-quarter results and attached unaudited financial statements, with the balance sheet dated June 28, 2026.

Its structural consequence is a dated liquidity baseline: cash and cash equivalents were $348,655 thousand, alongside long-term debt of $1,230,566 thousand.

For the six months ended June 28, 2026, operating activities provided $110,558 thousand, while capital expenditures used $85,054 thousand. Belden defines free cash flow as operating cash flow adjusted for capital expenditures net of proceeds from asset disposals; on that basis, six-month free cash flow was $25,512 thousand. The same six-month cash-flow statement reports $535,860 thousand of payments under borrowing arrangements and $537,255 thousand of borrowings.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 revenue $750 million Record quarterly revenue, up 12% year over year with 8% organic growth
Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS $1.74 Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter 2026, up 14% year over year
Q2 2026 adjusted EPS $2.34 Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the second quarter 2026, up 24% year over year
Q2 2026 orders $836 million Record quarterly orders with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11
Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA $146 million Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, with a 19.5% adjusted EBITDA margin
Six-month operating cash flow $110,558 (thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities for six months ended June 28, 2026
Q3 2026 revenue guidance $950–$970 million Company’s expected revenue range for the third quarter of 2026, including RUCKUS
Q3 2026 adjusted EPS guidance $2.15–$2.30 Expected adjusted EPS range for the third quarter of 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $146 million, up $32 million, or 28%, compared to $114 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"We define free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash from"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act regulatory
"expected recovery of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) tariffs"
A U.S. law that gives the president broad authority to control trade, financial transactions, and assets during a declared national emergency, such as by imposing sanctions, freezing property, or restricting exports and imports. For investors it matters because those powers can suddenly block deals, cut off access to markets or funds, and change the value of companies or securities much like an emergency brake that can stop or reroute economic activity overnight.
book-to-bill financial
"Record orders of $836 million, up 19% y/y with a book-to-bill of 1.11"
The book-to-bill ratio compares new orders a company has received (bookings) to the products or services it has invoiced or shipped (billings) over the same period. It matters to investors because a ratio above 1 means demand is outpacing fulfillment and the company may grow revenue or build backlog, while a ratio below 1 suggests slowing demand and possible future revenue weakness — think of it as new customer orders versus what the company actually sold.
physical AI technical
"Physical AI, the deployment of intelligent, autonomous systems across factories"
Physical AI combines artificial intelligence with physical devices or environments, enabling machines to interact with and adapt to the real world in a human-like way. It matters to investors because it can lead to smarter robots, autonomous vehicles, or advanced sensors that improve efficiency and open new markets, potentially creating significant business opportunities and competitive advantages.
Revenue $750 million up 12% year over year; 8% organic growth
GAAP diluted EPS $1.74 up 14% year over year
Adjusted EPS $2.34 up 24% year over year
Adjusted EBITDA margin 19.5% up 250 bps from 17.0% in the year-ago period
Guidance

For third quarter 2026, Belden guides to revenue of $950–$970 million, GAAP EPS of $0.69–$0.84, and adjusted EPS of $2.15–$2.30, assuming continuation of current market conditions and including RUCKUS.

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FAQ

What were Belden (BDC)'s revenue and growth in Q2 2026?

Belden generated Q2 2026 revenue of $750 million, up 12% year over year and 8% organically. Management highlighted broad-based demand, including increasing contributions from AI data centers and emerging “physical AI” applications in factories and distribution centers.

How profitable was Belden (BDC) in the second quarter of 2026?

GAAP diluted EPS in Q2 2026 was $1.74, up 14% year over year, and adjusted EPS was $2.34, up 24%. Adjusted EBITDA reached about $146 million with a 19.5% margin. EPS included a net benefit of roughly $0.25 from tariff-related items.

What guidance did Belden (BDC) provide for Q3 2026?

For Q3 2026, Belden guides to revenue of $950–$970 million, GAAP EPS of $0.69–$0.84, and adjusted EPS of $2.15–$2.30. This outlook includes RUCKUS Networks and assumes continuation of current market conditions, according to management.

What is the status and expected impact of the RUCKUS acquisition on Belden (BDC)?

Belden completed the acquisition of RUCKUS Networks on July 1, 2026, after quarter-end. Management says RUCKUS broadens the portfolio to cover every network layer, from passive infrastructure to Wi‑Fi 7 and cloud management, and its contribution is included in Q3 2026 guidance.

How did Belden (BDC) perform on cash flow in the first half of 2026?

For the six months ended June 28, 2026, Belden generated net cash from operating activities of $110,558 (thousands). Non‑GAAP free cash flow was $25,512 (thousands) for the first half, including quarterly free cash flow of $88,570 (thousands) in Q2 2026.

Which non-GAAP measures does Belden (BDC) emphasize in its Q2 2026 results?

Belden highlights adjusted EPS of $2.34, adjusted EBITDA of about $146 million with a 19.5% margin, and free cash flow. Adjustments primarily remove amortization of intangibles, severance, restructuring and acquisition integration costs, and acquisition- and divestiture-related items.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
_____________________
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2026
Belden Inc.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)

_____________________
Delaware001-1256136-3601505
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 North Brentwood Boulevard, 15th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(314) 854-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if this Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 30, 2026, Belden Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this current report.

The information in this Item 2.02 and in the press release (attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that Section or Section 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
99.1
Company news release dated July 30, 2026, titled "Belden Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results"
104Cover Page Interactive Data File for this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
                                                        
 BELDEN INC.
Date: July 30, 2026 By: /s/ Brian E. Anderson
  Brian E. Anderson
  Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Risk Officer







Belden Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

St. Louis, Missouri – July 30, 2026 - Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) (“Belden” or the “Company”), a global full-stack networking solutions company, today reported fiscal second quarter results for the period ended June 28, 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights
Record revenues of $750 million, up 12% y/y and up 8% y/y organically
GAAP EPS of $1.74, up 14% y/y
Adjusted EPS of $2.34, up 24% y/y
Record orders of $836 million, up 19% y/y with a book-to-bill of 1.11
Completed the previously announced acquisition of RUCKUS Networks on July 1, 2026, after the end of the second quarter

“Belden delivered a record second quarter, with record revenue of $750 million, up 12% year over year, record orders of $836 million, up 19% year over year with a book-to-bill of 1.11, and adjusted EPS of $2.34, up 24% year over year," said Ashish Chand, President and CEO of Belden Inc. "Demand across our end markets is robust and broad-based, and our results reflect the strength of that environment. We have been building our presence in AI data centers for several quarters, and that investment is beginning to show up in our order book. Physical AI, the deployment of intelligent, autonomous systems across factories and distribution centers, is an emerging opportunity we are well-positioned to capture. With RUCKUS now part of Belden, we deliver every layer of the network, from passive infrastructure to Wi-Fi 7 to intelligent cloud management, from a single source. We are excited about what this platform means for our customers and our growth."

Second Quarter 2026

Revenues for the quarter increased by $78 million, or 12%, to $750 million from $672 million in the year-ago period. Revenues increased 8% organically. Net income was $69 million, compared to $61 million in the year-ago period. Net income as a percentage of revenues was 9.1%, the same as the year-ago period. EPS totaled $1.74 for the quarter, compared to $1.53 in the year-ago period.

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company recognized a net EPS benefit of approximately $0.25 related to the expected recovery of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) tariffs, partially offset by the introduction of new tariffs.

Adjusted EBITDA was $146 million, up $32 million, or 28%, compared to $114 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.5%, up 250 bps, compared to 17.0% in the year-ago period. Adjusted EPS was $2.34, increasing 24% compared to $1.89 in the year-ago period. Adjusted results are non-GAAP measures, and a non-GAAP reconciliation table is provided as an appendix to this release.

Outlook

“Our third quarter outlook reflects a business with strong underlying demand and a meaningfully expanded portfolio following the close of RUCKUS," said Dr. Chand. "Orders entering the quarter are at record levels, our solutions pipeline continues to grow, and we are seeing increasing engagement from data center and physical AI customers. While the near-term macroeconomic environment warrants continued discipline, the long-term fundamentals driving our markets remain compelling. We are focused on execution, integration, and capturing the opportunity ahead of us.”

Assuming the continuation of current market conditions, the table below provides guidance for the third quarter of 2026, including the contribution from the acquisition of RUCKUS.



Third Quarter 2026:
Guidance
Revenues (million)$950 - $970
GAAP EPS$0.69 - $0.84
Adjusted EPS$2.15 - $2.30

Earnings Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today at 8:30 am ET to discuss Belden's quarterly results. The listen-only audio of the conference call will be broadcast live online at https://investor.belden.com. The dial-in number for participants is 1-800-330-6710 with confirmation code 6930188. A replay of this conference call will remain accessible in the investor relations section of the Company’s website for a limited time.

Earnings per Share (EPS) and Organic Growth

All references to EPS within this earnings release refer to net income per diluted share. Organic growth, a non-GAAP measure, is calculated as the change in revenues excluding the impacts from currency exchange rates, copper prices, acquisitions, and divestitures.





BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 28, 2026June 29, 2025June 28, 2026June 29, 2025
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues$750,157 $671,992 $1,446,532 $1,296,853 
Cost of sales(456,533)(413,424)(894,820)(792,445)
Gross profit293,624 258,568 551,712 504,408 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(147,827)(131,922)(286,479)(263,444)
Research and development expenses(31,714)(33,940)(61,803)(62,357)
Amortization of intangibles(14,823)(13,470)(26,211)(26,745)
Operating income99,260 79,236 177,219 151,862 
Interest expense, net(13,599)(12,200)(27,058)(22,304)
Non-operating pension cost(456)(364)(912)(805)
Loss on debt extinguishment— — (1,273)— 
Income before taxes85,205 66,672 147,976 128,753 
Income tax expense(16,669)(5,666)(28,413)(15,810)
Net income $68,536 $61,006 $119,563 $112,943 
Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents:
Basic38,957 39,511 38,887 39,835 
Diluted39,283 40,002 39,338 40,418 
Basic income per share $1.76 $1.54 $3.07 $2.84 
Diluted income per share$1.74 $1.53 $3.04 $2.79 
Common stock dividends declared per share$0.05 $0.05 $0.10 $0.10 




BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 28,
2026
December 31,
2025
 (Unaudited)
 (In thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$348,655 $389,887 
Receivables, net534,159 462,845 
Inventories, net420,591 402,345 
Other current assets90,436 94,303 
            Total current assets1,393,841 1,349,380 
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation583,710 566,020 
Operating lease right-of-use assets102,580 113,033 
Goodwill1,030,000 1,036,821 
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization380,942 399,799 
Deferred income taxes13,380 14,512 
Other long-lived assets62,903 64,056 
$3,567,356 $3,543,621 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$359,189 $361,432 
Accrued liabilities293,597 336,067 
Total current liabilities652,786 697,499 
Long-term debt1,230,566 1,285,666 
Postretirement benefits61,938 63,598 
Deferred income taxes115,160 98,060 
Long-term operating lease liabilities88,662 94,372 
Other long-term liabilities33,690 40,002 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock503 503 
Additional paid-in capital871,183 867,457 
Retained earnings1,521,208 1,405,572 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(71,184)(97,204)
Treasury stock(937,156)(911,904)
Total stockholders’ equity1,384,554 1,264,424 
$3,567,356 $3,543,621 






BELDEN INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
 Six Months Ended
 June 28, 2026June 29, 2025
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $119,563 $112,943 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization68,551 61,851 
Share-based compensation18,203 14,603 
Loss on debt extinguishment1,273 — 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of currency exchange rate changes, acquired businesses and disposals:
Receivables(76,348)(31,773)
Inventories(21,327)(35,758)
Accounts payable11,193 (23,462)
Accrued liabilities(22,948)(14,314)
Income taxes4,627 (4,355)
Other assets(3,283)(3,674)
Other liabilities11,054 13,409 
Net cash provided by operating activities110,558 89,470 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(85,054)(57,353)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets115 
Cash from business acquisitions— 7,918 
Net cash used for investing activities(85,046)(49,320)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments under borrowing arrangements(535,860)(50,000)
Payments under share repurchase program, including excise tax(31,806)(100,967)
Withholding tax payments for share-based payment awards(18,532)(14,157)
Debt issuance costs paid(14,550)— 
Cash dividends paid(3,921)(4,024)
Payments under financing lease obligations(990)(878)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock4,696 3,818 
Borrowings under credit arrangements537,255 50,000 
Net cash used for financing activities(63,708)(116,208)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(3,036)7,242 
   Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (41,232)(68,816)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period389,887 370,302 
   Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$348,655 $301,486 





BELDEN INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited)


In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we provide non-GAAP operating results adjusted for certain items, including: asset impairments; accelerated depreciation expense due to plant consolidation activities; purchase accounting effects related to acquisitions, such as the adjustment of acquired inventory to fair value, and transaction costs; severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs; gains (losses) recognized on the disposal of businesses and assets; amortization of intangible assets; gains (losses) on debt extinguishment; certain gains (losses) from patent settlements; discontinued operations; and other costs. We adjust for the items listed above in all periods presented, unless the impact is clearly immaterial to our financial statements. When we calculate the tax effect of the adjustments, we include all current and deferred income tax expense commensurate with the adjusted measure of pre-tax profitability.
We utilize the adjusted results to review our ongoing operations without the effect of these adjustments and for comparison to budgeted operating results. We believe the adjusted results are useful to investors because they help them compare our results to previous periods and provide important insights into underlying trends in the business and how management oversees our business operations on a day-to-day basis. As an example, we adjust for acquisition-related expenses, such as amortization of intangibles and impacts of fair value adjustments because they generally are not related to the acquired business' core business performance. As an additional example, we exclude the costs of restructuring programs, which can occur from time to time for our current businesses and/or recently acquired businesses. We exclude the costs in calculating adjusted results to allow us and investors to evaluate the performance of the business based upon its expected ongoing operating structure. We believe the adjusted measures, accompanied by the disclosure of the costs of these programs, provides valuable insight.

Adjusted results should be considered only in conjunction with results reported according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.



















Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 28, 2026June 29, 2025June 28, 2026June 29, 2025
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
Revenues$750,157 $671,992 $1,446,532 $— $1,296,853 
GAAP gross profit$293,624 $258,568 $551,712 $504,408 
Amortization of software development intangible assets3,501 2,943 6,873 5,556 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs244 4,225 11 
Adjusted gross profit$297,369 $261,513 $562,810 $509,975 
GAAP gross profit margin39.1 %38.5 %38.1 %38.9 %
Adjusted gross profit margin39.6 %38.9 %38.9 %39.3 %
GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses$(147,827)$(131,922)$(286,479)$(263,444)
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs6,771 2,837 10,650 4,431 
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures3,818 286 2,863 584 
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses$(137,238)$(128,799)$(272,966)$(258,429)
GAAP research and development expenses$(31,714)$(33,940)$(61,803)$(62,357)
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs179 — 1,371 95 
Adjusted research and development expenses$(31,535)$(33,940)$(60,432)$(62,262)
GAAP net income$68,536 $61,006 $119,563 $112,943 
Income tax expense 16,669 5,666 28,413 15,810 
Interest expense, net13,599 12,200 27,058 22,304 
Loss on debt extinguishment— — 1,273 — 
Total non-operating adjustments30,268 17,866 56,744 38,114 
Amortization of intangible assets14,823 13,470 26,211 26,745 
Amortization of software development intangible assets3,501 2,943 6,873 5,556 
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs7,194 2,839 16,246 4,537 
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures3,818 286 2,863 584 
Total operating income adjustments29,336 19,538 52,193 37,422 
Depreciation expense17,771 15,654 35,467 29,550 
Adjusted EBITDA$145,911 $114,064 $263,967 $218,029 
GAAP net income margin9.1 %9.1 %8.3 %8.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin19.5 %17.0 %18.2 %16.8 %
GAAP net income$68,536 $61,006 $119,563 $112,943 
Plus: Operating income adjustments from above29,336 19,538 52,193 37,422 
Less: Tax effect of adjustments above6,141 4,937 11,629 9,273 
Plus: Loss on debt extinguishment— — 1,273 — 
Adjusted net income $91,731 $75,607 $161,400 $141,092 
GAAP income per diluted share$1.74 $1.53 $3.04 $2.79 
Adjusted income per diluted share$2.34 $1.89 $4.10 $3.49 
GAAP and adjusted diluted weighted average shares39,283 40,002 39,338 40,418 




BELDEN INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited)

Three Months endedGAAPNon-GAAP
June 28, 2026June 29, 2025Revenue GrowthForeign Currency ImpactCopper Pass-Through Pricing ImpactAcquisitions and Divestitures ImpactOrganic Growth
(In thousands, except percentages)
Revenues$750,157 $671,992 12 %%%— %%


BELDEN INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited)

We define free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash from operating activities adjusted for capital expenditures net of the proceeds from the disposal of assets. We believe free cash flow provides useful information to investors regarding our ability to generate cash from business operations that is available for acquisitions and other investments, service of debt principal, dividends and share repurchases. We use free cash flow, as defined, as one financial measure to monitor and evaluate performance and liquidity. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered only in conjunction with financial measures reported according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our definition of free cash flow may differ from definitions used by other companies.
 
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 28, 2026June 29, 2025June 28, 2026June 29, 2025
 (In thousands)
GAAP net cash provided by operating activities$129,224 $82,029 $110,558 $89,470 
Capital expenditures(40,662)(25,151)(85,054)(57,353)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets115 
Non-GAAP free cash flow$88,570 $56,887 $25,512 $32,232 


BELDEN INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
 September 27, 2026
 
GAAP EPS$0.69 - $0.84
Amortization of intangible assets0.94
Severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs0.41
Adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures0.11
Adjusted EPS$2.15 - $2.30

Our guidance is based upon information currently available regarding events and conditions that will impact our future operating results. In particular, our results are subject to the factors listed under "Forward-Looking Statements" in this release. In addition, our actual results are likely to be impacted by other additional events for which information is not available, such as asset impairments, adjustments related to acquisitions and divestitures, severance, restructuring, and acquisition integration costs, gains (losses) recognized on the disposal of assets, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, discontinued operations, and other gains (losses) related to events or conditions that are not yet known.



Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains, and any statements made by us concerning the subject matter of this release may contain, forward-looking statements, including anticipated benefits from the RUCKUS acquisition, expected strengthening of Belden’s product offering, future market, growth and synergy opportunities, and the level of RUCKUS expected growth and financial contributions, including adjusted earnings per share, adjusted gross margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, and our outlook for net leverage, the remainder of 2026 and beyond. Forward-looking statements also include any statements regarding future financial performance (including revenues, growth, expenses, earnings, margins, cash flows, dividends, capital expenditures and financial condition), plans and objectives, and related assumptions. In some cases these statements are identifiable through the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “guide,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. Pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts, and may not reflect actual results. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by any forward-looking statements for a number of reasons, including, without limitation: the inability to integrate and/or realize the benefits of the RUCKUS acquisition, including expected synergies; that the announcement of the acquisition could disrupt Belden’s or RUCKUS’ relationships with customers, employees or other business partners; disruptions in the Company’s information systems including due to cyber-attacks; the impact of volatility in global trade policies and tariffs; the impact of disruptions in the global supply chain, including the inability to timely obtain raw materials and components in sufficient quantities on commercially reasonable terms; foreign and domestic political, economic and other uncertainties, including changes in currency exchange rates; the impact of a challenging global economy, including the impact of inflation, or a downturn in served markets; inflation and changes in the price and availability of raw materials leading to higher input and labor costs; the competitiveness of the global markets in which we operate; the inability of the Company to develop and introduce new products; competitive responses to our products; the inability to successfully implement artificial intelligence into our product offerings and back office processes; our reliance on legacy information technology systems and the challenges associated with their maintenance and upgrade; difficulty in forecasting revenues due to the unpredictable timing of orders related to customer projects as well as the impacts of channel inventory; the inability to execute and realize the expected benefits from strategic initiatives (including revenue growth, cost control, and productivity improvement programs); the inability to achieve our strategic priorities in emerging markets; the presence of substitute products in the marketplace; the impacts of extreme weather events and other climate-related catastrophes; the possibility of future epidemics or pandemics; volatility in credit and foreign exchange markets; changes in tax laws and variability in the Company’s quarterly and annual effective tax rates; the inability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions, in furtherance of the Company’s strategic plan, as well as the inability to accurately forecast the financial impacts of acquisitions; the inability to retain key employees; disruption of, or changes in, the Company’s key distribution channels; the presence of activists proposing certain actions by the Company; perceived or actual product failures; the impact of regulatory requirements and other legal compliance issues; inability to satisfy the increasing expectations with respect to sustainability matters; assertions that the Company violates the intellectual property of others and the ownership of intellectual property by competitors and others that prevents the use of that intellectual property by the Company; risks related to the use of open source software; the impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets and the resulting impact on financial performance; disruptions and increased costs attendant to collective bargaining groups and other labor matters; and other factors.

For a more complete discussion of risk factors, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 17, 2026. Although the content of this release represents our best judgment as of the date of this report based on information currently available and reasonable assumptions, we give no assurances that the expectations will prove to be accurate. Deviations from the expectations may be material. For these reasons, Belden cautions readers to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Belden disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.




About Belden

Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.

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Belden Investor Relations
Aaron Reddington, CFA
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