T. Rowe Price shows 8.2% Belden (NYSE: BDC) ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a sizeable passive stake in Belden Inc. common stock. The firm reports beneficial ownership of 3,225,267 shares, representing 8.2% of the outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2025.

T. Rowe Price has sole voting power over 3,191,356 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,225,244 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It certifies the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control, and expressly denies an admission of beneficial ownership.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

BELDEN INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

077454106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 077454106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,191,356.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,225,244.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,225,267.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BELDEN INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1 NORTH BRENTWOOD BLVD, 15TH FLOOR, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63105
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 077454106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 3225267
(b)	Percent of class: 8.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3191356
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3225244
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What does the Schedule 13G/A filing for Belden (BDC) report?

The Schedule 13G/A reports that T. Rowe Price Associates holds a significant passive stake in Belden Inc. It discloses their beneficial ownership level, voting and dispositive powers, and confirms the position is held in the ordinary course of business without the purpose of influencing control.

How many Belden (BDC) shares does T. Rowe Price Associates beneficially own?

T. Rowe Price Associates beneficially owns 3,225,267 shares of Belden Inc. common stock. This position reflects the shares over which it has investment authority for clients and represents a sizable institutional holding in the company’s equity as of the reported ownership date.

What percentage of Belden (BDC) common stock does T. Rowe Price hold?

T. Rowe Price Associates reports beneficial ownership of 8.2% of Belden Inc.’s common stock. This percentage indicates a meaningful institutional position that must be disclosed under SEC rules when ownership exceeds five percent of a registered class of equity securities.

What voting and dispositive powers does T. Rowe Price have over Belden (BDC) shares?

T. Rowe Price Associates has sole voting power over 3,191,356 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,225,244 shares of Belden. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power, meaning decisions are controlled solely under its investment authority rather than jointly with other parties.

Is T. Rowe Price seeking to influence control of Belden (BDC)?

T. Rowe Price certifies that the Belden shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It states they were not acquired to change or influence control of Belden and are not held in connection with any transaction having that control-related purpose or effect.

What type of SEC filer is T. Rowe Price in this Belden (BDC) disclosure?

In this disclosure, T. Rowe Price Associates is identified as an investment adviser under SEC Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E). This status explains why it reports on holdings managed for clients and supports filing a Schedule 13G, which is typically used for passive institutional ownership.

What is the reported event date for T. Rowe Price’s Belden (BDC) ownership?

The reported event date for this ownership position is December 31, 2025. That date marks when T. Rowe Price’s beneficial ownership information, including share count and percentage of class, is measured for purposes of the Schedule 13G/A disclosure filed with the SEC.