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Dec 31, 2022

Belden Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Belden reported record revenues and EPS for full year 2022 and strong results for fourth quarter 2022.

Key Takeaways

Belden delivered a strong quarter of continued growth with expanding margins, achieving record revenues and EPS for the full year 2022. The company's strength was broad-based, demonstrating strong secular growth trends benefiting its strategically positioned portfolio. Revenues grew 16% organically with improved profitability and expanded margins.

GAAP revenues for the quarter totaled $659 million, an increase of 8% compared to the year-ago period.

Organic year-over-year growth for the quarter was 12%, with Industrial Automation Solutions at 18% and Enterprise Solutions at 6%.

Net income was $61 million, compared to $80 million in the year-ago period.

Adjusted EPS was $1.75, increasing 35% compared to $1.30 in the year-ago period.

Total Revenue
$659M
Previous year: $639M
+3.2%
EPS
$1.75
Previous year: $1.32
+32.6%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
17.4%
Previous year: 15.9%
+9.4%
Gross Profit
$246M
Previous year: $228M
+8.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$688M
Previous year: $644M
+6.8%
Free Cash Flow
$148M
Previous year: $135M
+9.6%
Total Assets
$3.16B
Previous year: $3.42B
-7.5%

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Forward Guidance

Belden provided guidance for the full year 2023 and the first quarter of 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues between $2.670 billion and $2.720 billion for full year 2023
  • Organic growth between 3% and 5% for full year 2023
  • GAAP EPS between $5.73 and $6.13 for full year 2023
  • Adjusted EPS between $6.60 and $7.00 for full year 2023
  • Confident in ability to deliver at least $8.00 of adjusted EPS by 2025

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenues between $615 million and $630 million for first quarter 2023
  • Organic growth between 3% and 6% for first quarter 2023
  • GAAP EPS between $1.29 and $1.39 for first quarter 2023
  • Adjusted EPS between $1.50 and $1.60 for first quarter 2023
  • Macro conditions remain uncertain as we enter 2023