Q3 EPS Estimates for Brown & Brown Raised by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Investment analysts at Zacks Research have raised their Q3 2025 earnings estimate for Brown & Brown to $0.88 per share, up from the previous estimate of $0.87.
• Recent ratings from multiple research firms show mixed sentiments, with seven analysts rating the stock as a Buy, while others have adjusted their target prices downwards.
• Brown & Brown recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, representing a 0.7% dividend yield and a payout ratio of 17.29%.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Brown & Brown in a report released on Thursday, October 16th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will post earnings of $0.88 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.87. The consensus estimate for Brown & Brown's current full-year earnings is $4.18 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Brown & Brown's FY2025 earnings at $4.14 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.47 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.16 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.75 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.60 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.22 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.16 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.04 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on BRO. Argus reissued a "hold" rating on shares of Brown & Brown in a report on Thursday, July 31st. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Brown & Brown from $120.00 to $106.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Brown & Brown from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on shares of Brown & Brown from $122.00 to $106.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Brown & Brown from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, September 20th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Brown & Brown has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $109.92.

Brown & Brown Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:BRO opened at $87.79 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $94.26 and a 200-day moving average of $103.63. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.96 billion, a PE ratio of 25.30, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 0.79. Brown & Brown has a 12 month low of $87.26 and a 12 month high of $125.68. The company has a current ratio of 6.72, a quick ratio of 6.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64.

Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 28th. The financial services provider reported $1.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.99 by $0.04. Brown & Brown had a net margin of 19.89% and a return on equity of 15.10%. The business had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.28 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.93 EPS. The business's revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Brown & Brown Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 20th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 13th were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 13th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Brown & Brown's dividend payout ratio is currently 17.29%.

Insider Transactions at Brown & Brown

In related news, Director Paul J. Krump acquired 2,678 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 8th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $93.31 per share, for a total transaction of $249,884.18. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 5,353 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $499,488.43. This represents a 100.11% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Bronislaw Edmund Masojada acquired 1,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $91.44 per share, with a total value of $91,440.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at $457,200. The trade was a 25.00% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Company insiders own 15.59% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brown & Brown

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of BRO. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC lifted its position in Brown & Brown by 3.4% during the first quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 2,659 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $316,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Brown & Brown by 26.8% during the first quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 454 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $56,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Graypoint LLC lifted its position in Brown & Brown by 3.3% during the first quarter. Graypoint LLC now owns 3,208 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $399,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. NorthRock Partners LLC lifted its position in Brown & Brown by 4.2% during the first quarter. NorthRock Partners LLC now owns 2,530 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $315,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its position in Brown & Brown by 4.3% during the second quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 2,508 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $278,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. 71.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Brown & Brown

Brown & Brown, Inc is an insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance program and service organization. It engages in the provision of insurance brokerage services and casualty insurance underwriting services. It operates through the following segments: Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services.

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