BDC Belden dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Belden's latest dividend was on Dec 12, 2024 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.05 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.2 per share, the stock yields 0.18%.
Key dates
- BDC last dividend date: Dec 12, 2024
BDC dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
BDC has a dividend yield of 0.18% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 1.46%, Belden's dividend yield is 88% lower. Historically BDC's dividend yield has averaged at 0.3% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
Dividend history
Belden has been paying dividends since 1995. BDC has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 48% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 31%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.05 | 0.16% |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.05 | 0.2% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.05 | 0.2% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $0.05 | 0.23% |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.05 | 0.27% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | $0.05 | 0.21% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.05 | 0.21% |
| Mar 13, 2023 | $0.05 | 0.24% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.26% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.31% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.37% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.36% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.33% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.36% |
| Jun 16, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.38% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.44% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.49% |
| Sep 17, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.61% |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.58% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.58% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.36% |
| Sep 18, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.38% |
| Jun 18, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.34% |
| Mar 13, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.34% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.47% |
| Sep 17, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.28% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.32% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.26% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.25% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.25% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.26% |
| Mar 14, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.29% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.26% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.31% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.32% |
| Mar 14, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.34% |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.42% |
| Sep 14, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.4% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.23% |
| Mar 16, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.23% |
Belden dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BDC has a payout ratio of 4.6% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 33.1%, Belden's payout ratio is 86% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BDC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGC BGC Group Inc | 0.8% | $0.07 | 28% |
| APH Amphenol Corp | 0.78% | $0.55 | 30.1% |
| PLPC Preformed Line Products Co | 0.64% | $0.8 | 11.9% |
| BDC Belden Inc | 0.18% | $0.2 | 4.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Belden pay a dividend?
Yes, Belden has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. BDC has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was BDC's last dividend?
Belden's last dividend ex-date was on Dec 12, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.05 per share.
How much dividend does Belden pay (per share)?
On an annual basis BDC pays $0.2 per share.
What is Belden's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Belden is 0.18%.
How often does Belden pay dividends?
Belden pays dividends quarterly.
What is Belden's dividend payout ratio?
Belden's dividend payout ratio is 4.6%.
Does Belden pay a good dividend?
Belden's dividend yield is less than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.