Brown & Brown (BRO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) is a leading independent insurance brokerage firm specializing in the distribution and placement of property and casualty insurance, employee benefits programs, and other specialty risk management solutions. Through its network of more than 300 offices across North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America, the company delivers tailored coverage and advisory services to businesses of all sizes, as well as to public entities and individuals.

The firm’s core services encompass a wide range of products, including commercial property and casualty insurance, professional and management liability coverage, surplus and excess lines, surety bonds, and marine and transportation policies. In addition, Brown & Brown provides employee benefits consulting and administration, offering health, retirement and wellness solutions designed to help organizations manage costs, comply with regulations and promote workforce well-being. Its decentralized operating model allows specialized teams to respond quickly to local market needs while retaining access to national and global resources.

Founded in 1939 by Richard A. Brown in Daytona Beach, Florida, Brown & Brown has expanded steadily through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Over the decades, the firm built a reputation for disciplined underwriting, deep market knowledge and a focus on client service. This long-term approach has supported its evolution from a regional brokerage into a global enterprise, serving industries as diverse as construction, manufacturing, hospitality, transportation and healthcare.

Today, Brown & Brown is led by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer J. Powell Brown, a third-generation member of the Brown family, who oversees an experienced executive team committed to driving innovation and operational excellence. The company’s management emphasizes a culture of integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement, with an eye toward expanding its footprint in existing markets and identifying high-potential opportunities in emerging sectors.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $106.57 to $107.94
• 50-Day Range: $104.39 to $113.37
• 52-Week Range: $92.11 to $125.68
• Volume: 2.42 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.89 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $30.60 billion
• P/E Ratio: 29.73
• Dividend Yield: 0.56%
• Price Target: $118.23
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Brown & Brown Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Brown & Brown scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 156th out of 936 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Brown & Brown has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Brown & Brown has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.61%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Brown & Brown are expected to grow by 8.61% in the coming year, from $4.18 to $4.54 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Brown & Brown is 29.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.91.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Brown & Brown is 29.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.04.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Brown & Brown has a PEG Ratio of 2.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Brown & Brown has a P/B Ratio of 4.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Brown & Brown has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Brown & Brown has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Brown & Brown has recently increased by 29.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Brown & Brown has a dividend yield of 0.56%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Brown & Brown does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Brown & Brown is 16.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Brown & Brown will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.22% next year. This indicates that Brown & Brown will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.58

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Brown & Brown has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Brown & Brown has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Brown & Brown has recently increased by 29.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.38

News Sentiment

Brown & Brown has a news sentiment score of 0.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 73 news articles for Brown & Brown this week, compared to 33 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

10 people have searched for BRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Brown & Brown to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Brown & Brown insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.02% of the stock of Brown & Brown is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

71.01% of the stock of Brown & Brown is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BRO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BRO shares performed this year?

Brown & Brown's stock was trading at $102.02 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BRO shares have increased by 4.6% and is now trading at $106.73.

How were Brown & Brown's earnings last quarter?

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) released its earnings results on Monday, April, 28th. The financial services provider reported $1.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.01. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Brown & Brown's stock split?

Brown & Brown shares split on the morning of Thursday, March 29th 2018.The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, February 26th 2018. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, March 28th 2018. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Who are Brown & Brown's major shareholders?

Brown & Brown's top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.33%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.11%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.10%) and Spring Capital Management LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include R Andrew Watts, Stephen M Boyd, H Palmer Proctor Jr, Julie Turpin, Lawrence L Gellerstedt III, Bronislaw Edmund Masojada and Hyatt J Brown.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Brown & Brown?

Shares of BRO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Brown & Brown own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Brown & Brown investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/28/2025
• Record date for 5/21 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/21 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/21/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: INS - BROKERS
• Sub-Industry: Insurance Brokers
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BRO
• CIK: 79282
• Web: www.bbinsurance.com
• Phone: (386) 252-9601
• Fax: 386-239-5729
• Employees: 17,403
• Year Founded: 1939

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Brown & Brown: $118.23
• High Price Target: $130.00
• Low Price Target: $104.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.73
• Forward P/E Ratio: 25.53
• P/E Growth: 2.36
• Net Income: $993 million
• Net Margins: 20.84%
• Pretax Margin: 27.58%
• Return on Equity: 17.77%
• Return on Assets: 6.76%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.55
• Current Ratio: 2.52
• Quick Ratio: 2.52

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.81 billion
• Price / Sales: 6.37
• Cash Flow: $4.48 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 23.83
• Book Value: $22.51 per share
• Price / Book: 4.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 286,680,000
• Free Float: 237,887,000
• Market Cap: $30.60 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.82