•
Oct 03, 2021

Belden Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong results driven by revenue growth and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Belden Inc. reported a strong third quarter with revenues increasing by 33% and EPS increasing significantly compared to the year-ago period. The company is navigating inflationary environment and global supply chain challenges, driving solid growth, margin expansion, and cash flow.

Total revenues and EPS exceeded the high end of guidance ranges.

Revenues increased 33% overall and 24% on an organic basis.

Teams are navigating the inflationary environment and global supply chain challenges, yet driving solid growth, margin expansion, and cash flow.

Net leverage of 2.8x is now back within targeted range.

Total Revenue
$631M
Previous year: $476M
+32.6%
EPS
$1.31
Previous year: $0.72
+81.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
16%
Previous year: 13.7%
+16.8%
Gross Profit
$223M
Previous year: $168M
+33.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$458M
Previous year: $391M
+16.9%
Free Cash Flow
$50.6M
Previous year: $35.7M
+41.5%
Total Assets
$3.34B
Previous year: $3.04B
+9.9%

Belden

Belden

Forward Guidance

The Company expects fourth quarter 2021 revenues to be $614 - $629 million and EPS to be $0.77 - $0.87. For the full year ending December 31, 2021, the Company now expects revenues to be $2.383 - $2.398 billion and EPS to be $3.27 - $3.37.

Positive Outlook

  • Company expects fourth quarter 2021 revenues to be $614 - $629 million
  • Company expects fourth quarter 2021 EPS to be $0.77 - $0.87
  • Company now expects revenues to be $2.383 - $2.398 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2021
  • Company now expects EPS to be $3.27 - $3.37 for the full year ending December 31, 2021