Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFB) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFB) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the nine research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $324.00.

A number of research firms have weighed in on BELFB. Zacks Research raised Bel Fuse from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday. B. Riley Financial began coverage on shares of Bel Fuse in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Northland Securities set a $326.00 price objective on shares of Bel Fuse in a research report on Friday, July 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Bel Fuse from $370.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Citigroup began coverage on shares of Bel Fuse in a research report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company.

Bel Fuse Price Performance

BELFB stock opened at $289.40 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 69.90, a P/E/G ratio of 3.12 and a beta of 1.72. Bel Fuse has a fifty-two week low of $124.42 and a fifty-two week high of $335.29. The business has a 50-day moving average of $281.43 and a 200-day moving average of $249.63.

Bel Fuse Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 15th will be given a dividend of $0.07 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 15th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Bel Fuse’s payout ratio is 6.76%.

Bel Fuse News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Bel Fuse from “strong sell” to “hold.” While the change is not bullish, it removes an explicitly negative rating and may provide limited support for the stock. Ticker Report article
• Neutral Sentiment: Bel Fuse remains well above its 52-week low and near its recent highs, but its share price performance is likely to depend increasingly on whether the company can deliver earnings that justify its premium valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Northland Securities cut its earnings forecasts across multiple periods. Its FY2026 EPS estimate fell to $6.16 from $7.44, while its FY2027 estimate dropped to $7.27 from $9.17. Quarterly estimates were also reduced, including Q3 2026 EPS to $1.82 from $2.16, Q4 2026 to $1.54 from $2.01, and Q1 2027 to $1.38 from $1.82.
• Negative Sentiment: The revisions extended into 2027: Northland lowered Q2 EPS to $2.05 from $2.69, Q3 to $2.08 from $2.47, and Q4 to $1.76 from $2.28. The FY2026 forecast is also below the reported consensus estimate of roughly $7.18 per share, signaling weaker expected profitability than previously anticipated.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Bel Fuse

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Tema ETFs LLC increased its position in shares of Bel Fuse by 52.2% in the second quarter. Tema ETFs LLC now owns 202,849 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $67,557,000 after acquiring an additional 69,531 shares during the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP boosted its position in Bel Fuse by 2.2% during the second quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 489,414 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $162,994,000 after purchasing an additional 10,705 shares during the last quarter. Argent Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Bel Fuse in the first quarter valued at approximately $558,000. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in Bel Fuse by 0.9% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 10,348 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $2,049,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its position in shares of Bel Fuse by 22.7% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 760,141 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $150,587,000 after purchasing an additional 140,804 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.39% of the company’s stock.

About Bel Fuse

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.