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BDC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.2% Yield

BDC has a dividend yield of 0.2% and paid 0.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.17%
Payout Ratio 2.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 94.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.47%
Payout FCF 3.8%
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 35.76%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -0.7%
Total Return 5y: 167.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Electronic Components

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GLW 76,039 M 1.31% 3.42%
APH 165,419 M 0.55% 2.30%
LFUS 6,778 M 1.06% 1.12%
BELFB 2,148 M 0.19% 2.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
DLB 6,133 M 10.4% 87.0%
LFUS 6,778 M 9.46% 100%
GLW 76,039 M 3.93% 81.1%
VSH 2,073 M 0.96% 39.4%
APH 165,419 M 4.07% 96.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electronic Components

GLW
Corning
 1.31% Yield

BDC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 2026-01-08 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.04%
2025-09-11 2025-09-11 2025-10-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.04%
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-07-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.05%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-04-10 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.05%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2025-01-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.04%
2024-09-12 2024-09-12 2024-10-08 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.05%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-07-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.05%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-04-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.06%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2024-01-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.07%
2023-09-12 2023-09-13 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.05%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.05%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-04-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.06%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.06%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.08%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.09%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-04-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.09%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2022-01-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.08%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.09%
2021-06-16 2021-06-17 2021-07-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.1%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.11%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-01-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-09-17 2020-09-18 2020-10-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-07-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-19 2020-01-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-09-18 2019-09-19 2019-10-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-06-18 2019-06-19 2019-07-09 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-08 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-09-17 2018-09-18 2018-10-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-07-10 Quarterly 0.05 400% N/A
2018-03-26 2018-03-27 2018-04-06 Other 0.01 -80% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-03-14 2017-03-16 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-07-06 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-12-14 2015-12-16 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-03-16 2015-03-18 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-07-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-03-14 2014-03-18 2014-04-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-03 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

BDC Dividend FAQ

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) supplies end-to-end connectivity hardware that supports data-intensive environments, operating through two primary segments: Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of BDC?

As of January 2026, BDC`s dividend yield is 0.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.20 USD by the current share price of 114.97.

Does BDC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, BDC paid a dividend of 0.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-11 and the payout was 0.05 USD.

How often does BDC pay dividends?

BDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BDC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-11.

BDC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BDC for the next 4 payments are between 0.049 (-2.0%) and 0.05 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BDC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.05 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Belden (BDC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BDC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Belden (BDC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BDC?

BDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of BDC?

BDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.47%. If you bought BDC's shares at 42.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BDC?

BDC Payout Consistency is 94.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Belden has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BDC have a good Dividend Yield?

BDC`s 0.17% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BDC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BDC is 2.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BDC?

BDC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 35.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BDC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BDC's Outstanding Shares?

Belden's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BDC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 16, 2004 with a ratio of 1:2.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 15,000,000
1994 20,714,000 +38.09%
1995 19,286,000 -6.89%
1996 23,235,000 +20.48%
1997 23,571,000 +1.45%
1998 21,818,000 -7.44%
1999 21,747,000 -0.33%
2000 22,446,000 +3.21%
2001 22,057,000 -1.73%
2002 22,319,000 +1.19%
2003 20,851,000 -6.58%
2004 38,724,000 +85.72%
2005 52,122,000 +34.6%
2006 50,276,000 -3.54%
2007 50,615,000 +0.67%
2008 44,692,000 -11.7%
2009 46,594,000 +4.26%
2010 47,783,000 +2.55%
2011 48,104,000 +0.67%
2012 45,028,000 -6.39%
2013 44,214,000 -1.81%
2014 43,516,000 -1.58%
2015 42,482,000 -2.38%
2016 42,674,000 +0.45%
2017 42,581,000 -0.22%
2018 40,031,000 -5.99%
2019 45,684,000 +14.12%
2020 44,848,000 -1.83%
2021 45,729,000 +1.96%
2022 43,705,000 -4.43%
2023 41,491,000 -5.07%
2024 41,299,000 -0.46%
2025 40,137,000 -2.81%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-08 02:39