Brown & Brown Stock Forecast, Price & News

Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brown & Brown a buy right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Brown & Brown in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Brown & Brown stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BRO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Brown & Brown's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Brown & Brown's stock was trading at $41.60 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, BRO stock has increased by 55.3% and is now trading at $64.61.
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How can I listen to Brown & Brown's earnings call?

Brown & Brown will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 25th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 719-457-0820 with passcode "9164382".

How were Brown & Brown's earnings last quarter?

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) issued its earnings results on Monday, January, 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.03. The financial services provider had revenue of $738.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $725.36 million. Brown & Brown had a net margin of 19.72% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.19%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 15.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.32 earnings per share.
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How often does Brown & Brown pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Brown & Brown?

Brown & Brown declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.1025 per share on Wednesday, February 16th. This represents a $0.41 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 3rd.
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Is Brown & Brown a good dividend stock?

Brown & Brown pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.65%. Brown & Brown has been increasing its dividend for 28 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Brown & Brown is 20.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Brown & Brown will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.90% next year. This indicates that Brown & Brown will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Brown & Brown's stock split? How did Brown & Brown's stock split work?

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

What price target have analysts set for BRO?

8 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Brown & Brown's stock. Their forecasts range from $55.00 to $77.00. On average, they anticipate Brown & Brown's share price to reach $66.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Brown & Brown's key executives?

Brown & Brown's management team includes the following people:

• J. Powell Brown, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Richard A. Freebourn, Senior Vice President-Internal Operations
• R. Andrew Watts, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP
• Gray Nester, Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
• Jerome Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer & Executive VP

What is J. Powell Brown's approval rating as Brown & Brown's CEO?

232 employees have rated Brown & Brown CEO J. Powell Brown on Glassdoor.com. J. Powell Brown has an approval rating of 88% among Brown & Brown's employees.

Who are some of Brown & Brown's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Brown & Brown include AON (AON), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), Willis Towers Watson Public (WLTW), Willis Towers Watson Public (WTW), Equitable (EQH), Waterdrop (WDH), Ryan Specialty Group (RYAN), Goosehead Insurance (GSHD), BRP Group (BRP), BRP Group (BRP), CorVel (CRVL), Ashmore Group (AJMPF), SelectQuote (SLQT), GoHealth (GOCO) and eHealth (EHTH).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Brown & Brown own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Brown & Brown investors own include Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), AT&T (T), Bank of America (BAC) and JD.com (JD).

What is Brown & Brown's stock symbol?

Brown & Brown trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BRO."

Who are Brown & Brown's major shareholders?

Brown & Brown's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (1.02%), Scout Investments Inc. (0.43%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.26%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.25%), Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. (0.22%) and Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.22%). Company insiders that own Brown & Brown stock include Chris L Walker, H Palmer Proctor Jr, Hyatt J Brown, James Charles Hays, Robert W Lloyd and Stephen M Boyd.
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Which major investors are selling Brown & Brown stock?

BRO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., Confluence Investment Management LLC, Fenimore Asset Management Inc., Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, Boston Trust Walden Corp, Park National Corp OH, New York State Teachers Retirement System, and IBM Retirement Fund. Company insiders that have sold Brown & Brown company stock in the last year include Hyatt J Brown, Robert W Lloyd, and Stephen M Boyd.
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Which major investors are buying Brown & Brown stock?

BRO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., Vancity Investment Management Ltd, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Spring Capital Management LLC, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Segantii Capital Management Ltd, and Strs Ohio. Company insiders that have bought Brown & Brown stock in the last two years include H Palmer Proctor Jr, and James Charles Hays.
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How do I buy shares of Brown & Brown?

Shares of BRO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Brown & Brown's stock price today?

One share of BRO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $64.61.

How much money does Brown & Brown make?

Brown & Brown has a market capitalization of $18.25 billion and generates $2.61 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $480.48 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.05 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Brown & Brown have?

Brown & Brown employs 5,764 workers across the globe.

When was Brown & Brown founded?

Brown & Brown was founded in 1939.

What is Brown & Brown's official website?

The official website for Brown & Brown is www.bbinsurance.com.

Where are Brown & Brown's headquarters?

Brown & Brown is headquartered at 220 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach FL, 32114.

How can I contact Brown & Brown?

Brown & Brown's mailing address is 220 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach FL, 32114. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (386) 252-9601 or via fax at 386-239-5729.