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Belden vs Optical Cable: BDC and OCC compared
Belden is the larger company: $966M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $24.3M for Optical Cable (Q3 FY26). Belden is growing faster (+38% against +22% a year earlier). Optical Cable is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.7% against 1.7%.
Where the money goes: BDC and OCC
Belden (BDC) · Q3 2026
Belden, Q3 2026: revenue $966M (+38% year over year), operating margin 1.7%, net loss $11.4M, operating cash flow $130M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Optical Cable (OCC) · Q3 FY26
Optical Cable, Q3 FY26: revenue $24.3M (+22% year over year), operating margin 8.7%, net earnings $1.9M, operating cash flow $1.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Belden (BDC) | Optical Cable (OCC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $966M | $24.3M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +38% | +22% |
| Gross margin | — | 37.4% |
| Operating margin | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Net earnings | −$11.4M | $1.9M |
| Net margin | -1.2% | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $130M | $1.5M |
| Free cash flow | $81.8M | $1.3M |
| Market value | $3.8B | — |
| P/E | 22.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $151.20 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Belden
- Automation: $444M (46%)
- Smart Buildings: $184M (19%)
- Broadband: $170M (18%)
- Wireless: $168M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Belden or Optical Cable?
Belden is the larger company: $966M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $24.3M for Optical Cable (Q3 FY26).
Is Belden or Optical Cable growing faster?
Belden is growing faster (+38% against +22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Belden or Optical Cable?
Optical Cable is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.7% against 1.7%.
More: Belden earnings · how Belden makes money · Optical Cable earnings · how Optical Cable makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 9, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.