Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.20
Belden Inc. (BDC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
3.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
BDC Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
BDC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.20
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.5%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return12.8%
5Y Total Return152.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,23610Y ago$19,84020Y ago$43,765
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BDC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BDC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
BDC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Belden Inc. distributes 3.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BDC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BDC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 4.5% buyback yield, 4.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 152.4%, with dividends contributing 2.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,840 today.
BDC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.00
Avg/Payment$0.0500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | — | 16.89% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 17.14% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 16.00% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 14.98% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 18.06% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 20.04% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 16.28% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 19.82% | Oct 8, 2024 |
BDC Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
3.4% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#2 of 4
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TELBDC Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.91 | 3.4% | 29.55x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.80 | 4.2% | 24.00x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.66 | 3.5% | 28.30x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.72 | 3.5% | 28.60x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.41 | 14.2% | 7.05x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.21 | 16.5% | 6.05x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | -4.8% | 4 | $2.60 | 7.7% | 13.00x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.21 | 5.0% | 5 | $3.93 | 5.3% | 18.71x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.19 | 9.1% | 10.95x | 0.5% |
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BDC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BDC stock.
How much dividend does BDC pay per share?
Belden Inc. (BDC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BDC's next ex-dividend date?
BDC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BDC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BDC's dividend safe?
BDC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.4% and FCF payout ratio of +4.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BDC increased its dividend?
BDC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does BDC pay dividends?
Belden Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BDC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BDC five years ago would be worth approximately $25,236 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BDC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BDC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.