Belden reports record Q3 revenue, GAAP loss and $100 M data‑center contract

Belden Inc. posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $965.954 million, up 38% year over year, with adjusted diluted EPS of $2.26, a 15% increase. GAAP results showed a net loss of $11.351 million, or $0.29 per share, driven by acquisition‑related purchase accounting. The company announced a $100 million fiber‑assembly agreement for a 2027 data‑center customer and guided Q4 revenue of $960 million‑$980 million and adjusted EPS of $2.20‑$2.35.

The adjusted EPS indicates the business remains profitable despite the GAAP loss, which may affect debt‑service capacity. Guidance suggests modest revenue growth and continued profitability into Q4. The $100 M contract lifts the 2027 data‑center revenue target to about $275 million, expanding a high‑margin segment.

  • 1Q3 2026 revenue was $965.954 million, a 38% YoY increase.
  • 2Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.26, up 15% YoY.
  • 3GAAP net loss was $11.351 million, or $0.29 per share.
  • 4Organic revenue growth was 11% excluding the Ruckus acquisition.
  • 5Belden signed a $100 million agreement to supply fiber assemblies to a major U.S. data‑center customer for 2027.
  • 6Q4 2026 revenue guidance is $960 million‑$980 million.

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