Belden Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2022, with revenues increasing by 20% compared to the year-ago period. The company completed the Tripwire divestiture and made accretive capital deployments, contributing to margin expansion and robust EPS growth. Increased full year 2022 guidance reflects better than expected performance in the quarter.
Revenues totaled $610.4 million, a 20% increase compared to the previous year.
Net income reached $44.1 million, up from $29.1 million in the year-ago period.
Adjusted EPS was $1.31, a 46% increase compared to $0.90 in the first quarter of 2021.
The company divested Tripwire for $350 million and completed strategic acquisitions in Industrial Automation and Broadband & 5G markets.
The Company expects second quarter 2022 revenues to be $625 - $640 million. For the year ending December 31, 2022, the Company now expects revenues to be $2.480 - $2.530 billion. The Company expects second quarter 2022 GAAP EPS to be $0.98 - $1.08. For the year ending December 31, 2022, the Company now expects GAAP EPS to be $4.31 - $4.61. The Company expects second quarter 2022 adjusted EPS to be $1.35 - $1.45. For the year ending December 31, 2022, the Company now expects adjusted EPS to be $5.55 - $5.85.