Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFB) Raised to “Hold” at Zacks Research

Bel Fuse (NASDAQ:BELFB) was upgraded by Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

BELFB has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Bel Fuse from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. B. Riley Financial began coverage on Bel Fuse in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Northland Securities set a $326.00 price target on Bel Fuse in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Bank of America assumed coverage on Bel Fuse in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $330.00 price target for the company. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $315.00 price objective on shares of Bel Fuse in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $324.00.

Bel Fuse Stock Down 2.2%

BELFB opened at $294.01 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $3.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.02, a PEG ratio of 3.19 and a beta of 1.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 3.20 and a current ratio of 4.48. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $281.18 and its 200-day simple moving average is $249.00. Bel Fuse has a twelve month low of $124.42 and a twelve month high of $335.29.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Bel Fuse

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of BELFB. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL bought a new position in Bel Fuse during the third quarter worth about $2,739,000. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG bought a new position in Bel Fuse during the 4th quarter worth approximately $843,000. Phocas Financial Corp. acquired a new position in Bel Fuse during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,917,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in Bel Fuse in the first quarter valued at approximately $2,915,000. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC raised its holdings in Bel Fuse by 22.7% in the first 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 period. 58.39% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Bel Fuse News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Bel Fuse from “Strong Sell” to “Hold.” The change removes an explicitly bearish rating and may provide some support for the shares, although “Hold” does not indicate strong upside conviction. Zacks.com
• Neutral Sentiment: Northland Securities now projects Bel Fuse will earn $6.16 per share in fiscal 2026 and $7.27 per share in fiscal 2027, compared with prior estimates of $7.44 and $9.17, respectively. The 2027 forecast remains slightly above the reported current-year consensus of $7.18, but the scale of the reductions signals lower expected profitability growth. MarketBeat Bel Fuse analyst estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Northland cut estimates across multiple periods: Q3 2026 EPS fell to $1.82 from $2.16, Q4 2026 to $1.54 from $2.01, Q1 2027 to $1.38 from $1.82, Q2 2027 to $2.05 from $2.69, Q3 2027 to $2.08 from $2.47, and Q4 2027 to $1.76 from $2.28. These revisions point to weaker earnings expectations and could pressure the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Bel Fuse shares remain priced for substantial growth, trading near the upper end of their 52-week range with a reported PE ratio of about 71 and PEG ratio of 3.19. Lower earnings forecasts may therefore have an outsized impact because the valuation leaves less room for disappointing results.

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.