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Dec 31, 2020

Belden Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Belden's Q4 2020 financial performance improved with revenues, earnings, and cash flow exceeding initial expectations, driven by demand trends and cost reduction programs.

Key Takeaways

Belden Inc. reported Q4 2020 revenues of $498.5 million, with EPS of $0.35 and adjusted EPS of $0.90. Demand trends improved, and the company delivered $15 million in quarterly run rate savings from its SG&A cost reduction program.

Revenues for the quarter totaled $498.5 million, compared to $549.7 million in the prior-year period.

EPS totaled $0.35 compared to $0.05 in the fourth quarter 2019.

Adjusted EPS was $0.90 compared to $1.20 in the fourth quarter 2019.

Delivered $15 million in quarterly run rate savings associated with SG&A cost reduction program.

Total Revenue
$499M
Previous year: $550M
-9.3%
EPS
$0.9
Previous year: $1.2
-25.0%
Gross Profit
$175M
Previous year: $203M
-13.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$502M
Previous year: $407M
+23.2%
Free Cash Flow
$101M
Previous year: $151M
-33.1%
Total Assets
$3.14B
Previous year: $3.41B
-7.8%

Belden

Belden

Forward Guidance

The Company expects first quarter 2021 revenues to be $490 - $505 million. For the year ending December 31, 2021, the Company expects revenues to be $1.990 - $2.050 billion. The Company expects first quarter 2021 GAAP EPS to be $0.22 - $0.32. For the year ending December 31, 2021, the Company expects GAAP EPS to be $1.70 - $2.10.