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

Shares of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFB) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the nine analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $324.00.

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Northland Securities set a $326.00 target price on shares of Bel Fuse in a report on Friday, July 31st. B. Riley Financial assumed coverage on Bel Fuse in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price target on Bel Fuse from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Citigroup assumed coverage on Bel Fuse in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Bel Fuse from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday.

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.

Bel Fuse Price Performance

Shares of BELFB stock opened at $289.40 on Friday. The stock has a market cap 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. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $281.43 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $249.63. Bel Fuse has a one year low of $124.42 and a one year high of $335.29.

Bel Fuse Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 15th will be paid 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 Thursday, October 15th. Bel Fuse’s dividend payout ratio is 6.76%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Bel Fuse

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position in shares of Bel Fuse by 4.1% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 6,127 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $459,000 after purchasing an additional 240 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Bel Fuse by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 9,939 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $971,000 after buying an additional 116 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers grew its stake in Bel Fuse by 2.5% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 15,972 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $1,560,000 after buying an additional 383 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. acquired a new position in Bel Fuse in the 2nd quarter valued at about $312,000. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its holdings in Bel Fuse by 9.3% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 3,953 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $386,000 after acquiring an additional 337 shares during the period. 58.39% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.