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BDC

Belden Inc.

BDC

Technology · Communication Equipment · Stock · quarterly payer

$102.83

Undervalued · +20% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.19%

Annual Dividend

$0.20

Payout Ratio

3%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 16, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BDC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Belden Inc. (BDC) has a forward dividend yield of 0.19%, based on an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and a share price of $102.83.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (95 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • BDC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • BDC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 16, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0500 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC pays out 3% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BDC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC's 0.19% yield is 28% below its five-year average yield of 0.26%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BDC is $122.96 per share, 20% above the $102.83 share price, so BDC screens as undervalued.
  • Belden Inc. (BDC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Belden Inc. (BDC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 89 payments on record since 2004. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BDC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BDC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Belden Inc. (BDC) yields 0.19% ($0.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (95/100).

Is BDC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Belden Inc. (BDC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.19% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (3%)
  • 67% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.19%
Payout Ratio
3%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 16, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.13
Market Cap
$4.0B
P/E Ratio
16.7
5-Yr Total Return
67%
52-Week Range
$98.00 – $159.99
Dividend Safety
A · 95/100
Ever Cut?
No

BDC dividend raises and cuts

Belden Inc. (BDC) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 89 payments on record since 2004. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every BDC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BDC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BDC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BDC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Belden Inc. (BDC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.19% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BDC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BDC's fair value is about $122.96 versus a $102.83 share price — so it looks undervalued (+20% vs. fair value).

Is BDC's dividend safe?

BDC has a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BDC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BDC is about $122.96 per share, roughly 20% above the current $102.83 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BDC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BDC screens as "yes" and undervalued. Belden Inc. (BDC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.19% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BDC cut its dividend?

BDC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BDC pay a dividend?

Yes. Belden Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.19%.

What is BDC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC's forward dividend yield is 0.19%, based on a $0.20 annual dividend and a $102.83 share price.

What is BDC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC pays $0.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BDC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC's payout ratio is 3% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BDC grown its dividend?

BDC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BDC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BDC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 16, 2026, for $0.0500 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$5.00
Annual$20.00
Monthly avg$1.67

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