Bel Fuse (BELFB) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Bel Fuse (BELFB) reported $149.86 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 7%. EPS of -$0.14 for the same period compares to $1.37 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +12.42% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $133.3 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.77, the EPS surprise was -118.18%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Bel Fuse performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Sales- Connectivity Solutions: $52.55 million versus $52.30 million estimated by two analysts on average. Sales- Power Solutions and Protection: $78.07 million compared to the $59.97 million average estimate based on two analysts. Sales- Magnetic Solutions: $19.24 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $21.12 million. View all Key Company Metrics for Bel Fuse here>>>Shares of Bel Fuse have returned +2.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFB): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks