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How Belden (BDC) makes money
Belden (BDC) made $966M of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +38% from a year earlier. Automation brought in $444M (46%); Smart Buildings brought in $184M (19%); Broadband brought in $170M (18%).
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q3 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation | $444M | 46.0% | — | +17% |
| Smart Buildings | $184M | 19.1% | — | +23% |
| Broadband | $170M | 17.6% | — | +2% |
| Wireless | $168M | 17.4% | — | — |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q3 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $966M | 100.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $130M | 13.4% |
| Free cash flow | $81.8M | 8.5% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $966M | +38% |
| Q2 2026 | $750M | +12% |
| Q1 2026 | $696M | +11% |
| Q4 2025 | $720M | +8% |
| Q3 2025 | $698M | +7% |
| Q2 2025 | $672M | +11% |
| Q1 2025 | $625M | +17% |
From Belden's 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Belden make money?
Belden (BDC) made $966M of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +38% from a year earlier. Automation brought in $444M (46%); Smart Buildings brought in $184M (19%); Broadband brought in $170M (18%).
What is Belden's biggest business?
Automation: $444M in the third quarter 2026, 46% of revenue, +17% from a year earlier.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.