BDC
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Belden Inc. (BDC) closed at $114.15 as of 2026-05-01, trading 17.7% above its 200-week moving average of $96.99. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 39.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.3x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1644 weeks of data, BDC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BDC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.0%.
With a market cap of $4.4 billion, BDC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at 18.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BDC would have grown to $1138, compared to $2634 for the S&P 500. BDC has returned 8.0% annualized vs 10.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 7.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BDC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BDC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying BDC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +23.4% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +13.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 61% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +29.5% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BDC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BDC has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +19.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1997 | May 1997 | 2 | 10.6% | +107.8% | +643.9% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 15 | 44.6% | +26.5% | +402.5% |
| Dec 1998 | Aug 1999 | 33 | 45.5% | +24.3% | +412.7% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 4 | 9.4% | +69.7% | +375.7% |
| Mar 2001 | Sep 2004 | 183 | 68.5% | -15.4% | +328.7% |
| Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 | 1 | 0.7% | -7.0% | +506.3% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 4 | 6.8% | +72.2% | +585.0% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 11.1% | -45.6% | +298.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2010 | 114 | 75.2% | -32.6% | +265.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 4.6% | +33.3% | +342.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 7.0% | +44.6% | +342.8% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 12 | 19.8% | +30.3% | +111.5% |
| Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | 16 | 34.6% | +61.7% | +141.1% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 2.7% | +19.3% | +96.4% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 4.7% | +25.3% | +92.4% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 1.4% | +20.3% | +84.5% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 2 | 6.0% | +23.4% | +80.8% |
| Mar 2017 | Apr 2017 | 5 | 4.7% | -3.8% | +74.4% |
| May 2017 | May 2017 | 1 | 0.5% | -15.4% | +72.6% |
| Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 | 1 | 4.1% | -19.7% | +73.0% |
| Mar 2018 | Aug 2018 | 22 | 21.6% | -16.6% | +81.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Aug 2021 | 148 | 55.6% | -22.1% | +74.2% |
| Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 2 | 2.0% | +56.8% | +132.5% |
| Average | 25 | — | +19.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BDC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Belden Inc. (BDC) is currently 17.7% above its 200-week moving average of $96.99. It would need to fall to $96.99 to cross below the line.
What is BDC's 200-week moving average price?
Belden Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $96.99 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BDC drops below its 200-week moving average?
BDC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is BDC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BDC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 2.4%. Return on equity is 18.9%. Price-to-book is 3.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BDC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.6 years, $100 invested in BDC would have grown to $1138, compared to $2634 for the S&P 500. That's 8.0% annualized vs 10.9% for the index. BDC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BDC pay a dividend?
Yes. Belden Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 18.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01