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title: "Analyst Raises Belden Price Target to $170 on Strategic Ruckus Acquisition and Upcoming Wi‑Fi Upgrade Tailwinds"
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# Analyst Raises Belden Price Target to $170 on Strategic Ruckus Acquisition and Upcoming Wi‑Fi Upgrade Tailwinds

In a report released today, Chris Dankert from D.A. Davidson reiterated a Buy rating on Belden, with a price target of $170.00.

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Chris Dankert has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors tied to Belden’s acquisition of Ruckus and the resulting strategic fit. He sees Ruckus as offering specialized wireless networking capabilities and a highly loyal customer base in sectors like hospitality, education, and healthcare that closely match Belden’s existing strengths and solution portfolio.

Dankert also views upcoming Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 upgrade cycles as meaningful catalysts that should allow Belden to deepen its presence in core verticals and capture greater wallet share through cross-selling of integrated solutions. Reflecting this improved outlook and confidence in earnings power, he raised his price target to $170, implying valuation upside supported by Belden’s enhanced competitive positioning and expanded smart-building opportunities.

In another report released on August 6, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $161.00 price target.

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