Insider Selling: Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFB) CEO Sells 33,967 Shares of Stock

Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFB) CEO Farouq Salem Ali Tuweiq sold 33,967 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $234.00, for a total value of $7,948,278.00. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Bel Fuse Stock Performance

NASDAQ BELFB traded down $2.55 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $232.12. The company had a trading volume of 146,125 shares, compared to its average volume of 176,353. The business has a 50 day moving average of $201.88 and a 200-day moving average of $166.66. The company has a market cap of $2.94 billion, a PE ratio of 47.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.49 and a beta of 1.56. Bel Fuse Inc. has a 1-year low of $57.99 and a 1-year high of $248.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.71 and a current ratio of 3.02.

Bel Fuse Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 15th will be given a $0.07 dividend. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 15th. Bel Fuse’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 5.70%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on BELFB. Oppenheimer set a $180.00 price target on Bel Fuse and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Robert W. Baird set a $170.00 target price on shares of Bel Fuse in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Zacks Research cut shares of Bel Fuse from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Northland Securities set a $266.00 price target on Bel Fuse in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on Bel Fuse from $212.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $196.20.

Institutional Trading of Bel Fuse

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BELFB. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Bel Fuse by 365.6% in the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 149 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 117 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Bel Fuse in the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its stake in shares of Bel Fuse by 139.8% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 259 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Bel Fuse by 52.5% during the 3rd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 334 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Bel Fuse during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $78,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 58.39% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Bel Fuse

Here are the key news stories impacting Bel Fuse this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Litchfield Hills Research raised near‑term and FY2027 EPS estimates (Q2, Q3, Q4 and FY2027), signaling stronger revenue/earnings momentum than previously expected. This is a constructive catalyst for the stock. Analyst Estimate Raises
• Positive Sentiment: Bel Fuse announced a quarterly dividend (annualized $0.28, small yield), which supports shareholder returns and may help sentiment among income‑oriented investors. Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Reported short interest has declined (a ~14.7% drop reported for mid‑February), reducing one potential source of selling pressure and squeeze risk. Short Interest Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Several institutional investors established new positions in recent quarters (multiple smaller buys listed), indicating continued institutional interest but not a clear large-scale accumulation. Institutional Trading
• Negative Sentiment: Director Peter Gilbert sold 4,500 shares (~23% reduction in his reported holding) at about $238.75 on Feb. 24. Large insider sales can weigh on near‑term sentiment even if they are for personal liquidity reasons. Insider Sale

Bel Fuse Company Profile

Bel Fuse Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic components that bridge power, data and video applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, including board-level circuit protection devices such as fuses, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistors and inductors; power transformers, modules and supplies; as well as connectivity solutions encompassing USB, HDMI, RJ45, coaxial and fiber-optic connectors. These products serve a wide array of end markets, including telecommunications, data communications, consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive and renewable energy.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oradell, New Jersey, Bel Fuse has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.