Harmonic and Belden both carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), but Harmonic is seen as the better investment option at the moment due to slightly better operating metrics. Harmonic has surged 57.2% over the past year, outperforming Belden's 3.5% gain, though both trail the industry's 325.3% growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Harmonic's 2026 EPS indicates 38.3% growth, with estimates revised upward 14% over the past 60 days, while Belden's 2026 EPS growth is pegged at 7.6% with a 0.4% upward revision. From a valuation standpoint, Belden trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13.09, which is more attractive than Harmonic's 20.81. Harmonic's 2026 sales are expected to decline 14.8% year-over-year.
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