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BRO·Brown & Brown, Inc.

$60.99
+0.06 (+0.10%)
Overnight$60.97-0.02 (-0.03%)
High
$61.41
Open
$60.71
Market Cap
20.25B
52W High
$96.55
Low
$60.37
P. Close
$60.99
P/E
16.81
52W Low
$53.81
Fwd P/E
12.66
DailyIQ Est.
$75.14
Inst. Ownership
43.4%
Short Interest
4.14%
Days to Cover
7.7
Technical Score (1D)
18
BEARISH
News Sentiment
39
BEARISH
On Oct 6, Barclays reduced its price target for Brown & Brown (BRO) from $76 to $71 while keeping an equal‑weight rating. The adjustment reflected a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers and signals a modest negative outlook for the stock. The rating remained unchanged, indicating that Barclays did not alter its recommendation. The target cut was reported as a warning of potential upside limits, but it did not suggest a fundamental shift in the company’s business model. No other developments were reported for the day.
LOW TARGET
$60 -1.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$76 +24.1%
21 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$90 +47.6%
4 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$60.00 - $90.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
1/6/18/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$75.14 (+23.2%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance Brokers
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
BRO
Description
Brown & Brown, Inc. is a global insurance distributor, providing a broad range of insurance products and services across the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other international markets. The company operates through four primary segments: Retail, Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services, each catering to distinct client needs. Brown & Brown's value proposition lies in its diverse offerings, encompassing property and casualty, employee benefits, and specialized insurance solutions for commercial, professional, and individual clients. Through its Wholesale Brokerage and Programs segments, the company also offers access to niche insurance products and services, as well as third-party claims administration. Founded in 1939, Brown & Brown has established itself as a well-diversified insurance provider, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bought (1Y)
860 shares
$50K
Sold (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Hunt James S-
Gift5,000 shares2026-09-21
JOHNSON JOIA M-
Buy860 shares2026-06-09
86/ 100
Strong bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
17.9%
Revenue CAGR
11.2%
Current Ratio
1.04x
Debt / Equity
0.61x
Return on Equity
8.4%
Earnings Summary

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.86$1.01$1.16$1.31$1.46Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.09 - -
Q2'26$1.09$1.07-2.1%
Q1'26$1.36$1.39+2.3%
Q4'25$1.37$0.93-32.3%
Q3'25$0.93$1.05+12.9%
Q2'25$0.99$1.03+4.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.2B$1.4B$1.6B$1.8B$2.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.8B - -
Q2'26$1.7B$1.7B-3.3%
Q1'26$1.9B$1.9B+0.6%
Q4'25$1.9B$1.6B-16.4%
Q3'25 - $1.6B -
Q2'25 - $1.3B -

Market Data

BRO Stock Snapshot

BEARISH18/100
$60.97−$0.02 (0.0%)
Market cap
20.25B
P/E ratio
16.8
Day range
$60.37 – $61.41
News sentiment
39/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$75.69 (+24.1%)
Consensus
Hold · 27 analysts
52-week range+13.3% off low · -36.9% from high
$53.81$96.55
Price $60.97 DailyIQ Est. $75.14

Price action on BRO is defensive - rallies are being sold rather than extended. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Financial Services tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What BRO's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
29.3% 84th pct
Below its peak
-51.0%
vs 200-day average
-10.3%
Up days (1y)
44%

Brown & Brown, Inc. is currently running 29.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against BRO's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 84th percentile — elevated for this stock, against a typical reading of 18.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

BRO is trading -51.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -12.4%, and the deepest was -38.6% in 2025. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -10.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 9th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year BRO closed higher on 44% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, BRO finished the month higher 4 of 13 times, with a median return of -0.4% and an average of -0.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +3.7% on average, its weakest September at -2.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: BRO has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 114 of 3,267 sessions (3.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.4% and -12.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, BRO moved an average of 3.5% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.3% and a largest of +7.9%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against BRO's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of BRO's sector?

Brown & Brown, Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Insurance industry group, BRO ranks 8th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18
Industry rank
#8 of 15

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on BRO?

JP Morgan most recently reiterated its rating on Brown & Brown, Inc. to Neutral on Oct 1, 2026 with a price target of $83 (from $80). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
JP Morgan — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
-1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 1, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$80 → $83
Sep 16, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$86 → $83
Aug 19, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedUnderweight$56 → $60
Aug 3, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$78 → $80
Jul 29, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$81 → $86
Jul 29, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedMarket Perform$73 → $74
Jul 29, 2026CitigroupDowngradeBuy → Neutral$70 → $79
Jul 13, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$81 → $78
Jul 10, 2026CitizensMaintainedMarket Outperform$70 → $78
Jul 9, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$69 → $68
Jul 9, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$74 → $81
Jul 8, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$65 → $73

BRO Competitive Positioning

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) is tracked alongside these names in Insurance Brokers on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

39/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Barclays reduced its price target for Brown & Brown (BRO) from $76 to $71 while keeping an equal‑weight rating. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The change signals a modest negative outlook for the stock, though the rating remains unchanged. Investors may view the target cut as a warning of potential upside limits. The move does not indicate a fundamental shift in the company’s business model.
What did this article say?
Morgan Staley reduced its price target for Brown & Brown from $60 to $55 while maintaining an underweight rating. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company’s recent earnings and competitive pressures. Analysts noted that the new target is below the current market price, indicating a negative outlook for the stock. The decision may influence investor sentiment and trading activity. The move is part of a broader reassessment of the company’s valuation by equity research firms.
What did this article say?
BMO Capital lowered its price target for Brown & Brown (BRO) from $74 to $65 while keeping a market‑perform rating. The adjustment reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. Analysts noted BRO’s average rating remains a hold, indicating no change in overall sentiment. The target cut signals a modest negative outlook for the stock. The move may influence short‑term trading but does not represent a material shift in BRO’s fundamentals.
What did this article say?
JP Morgan analyst Pablo Singzon upgraded Brown & Brown (BRO) to a Neutral stance and increased the price target from $80 to $83. The rating change reflects confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and growth prospects. The adjustment signals a modest positive outlook for the insurer’s stock, potentially influencing investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announced on October 1, 2026 that it would release its third‑quarter 2026 earnings on October 26, 2026, after market close. The company scheduled an investor update conference call for October 27, 2026, to discuss the results. The call will be streamed live on BRO’s website and is open to all investors. No financial performance details were provided in the announcement, making it a routine disclosure.
What did this article say?
Jefferies reduced its price target for Brown & Brown (BRO) from $70 to $68 while keeping a hold rating. The downgrade reflects a modest reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The change is unlikely to trigger a significant market reaction but signals a slight negative outlook for the stock.
What did this article say?
Brown & Brown (BRO) has promoted Erik Templin to Executive Managing Director of Employee Benefits for North America, expanding his oversight of strategy, growth initiatives, and talent development across the region. The move consolidates leadership within the firm’s benefits division and signals a focus on strengthening its North American footprint. While the appointment is a notable internal shift, it does not immediately alter revenue projections or market positioning, and its impact on short‑term earnings is likely limited.
What did this article say?
Brown & Brown (BRO) has appointed Erik Templin as Executive Managing Director of Employee Benefits for North America, a role aimed at accelerating growth, talent development, operational efficiency, and customer experience within the Retail segment. Templin’s mandate includes shaping strategy and partnering with senior leadership to expand the company’s employee benefits footprint. The move signals BRO’s commitment to strengthening its benefits platform and could enhance its competitive positioning in the North American market.
What did this article say?
Brown & Brown (BRO) is positioned for earnings growth driven by recent acquisitions, according to a Seeking Alpha analysis. The review highlights accretive M&A activity and a projected rise in both EPS and dividends, underpinning a 26% upside to a $90 fair‑value target. The commentary frames the deal activity as a clear, material catalyst that should lift the stock’s valuation and support a buy recommendation.

Technical Analysis

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18
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $9.75B combined position · 14 adding, 6 trimming, 5 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy37,634,84711.33%$3.00B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy22,113,3446.66%$1.42B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy18,405,7495.54%$1.18B2026-08-13
Capital World Investors▼ Sell14,465,9154.35%$927.99M2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy8,230,7372.48%$526.02M2026-08-12
Norges Bank▼ Sell4,396,4011.32%$282.03M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy4,098,2771.23%$262.90M2026-08-14
Capital Research Global Investors▲ Buy3,913,0221.18%$251.02M2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy3,869,7241.16%$248.24M2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,637,0321.09%$233.32M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell3,554,9711.07%$228.05M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell3,097,2400.93%$198.10M2026-08-12
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell2,641,7880.80%$169.47M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy2,469,7220.74%$158.43M2026-08-13
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy1,998,1220.60%$128.18M2026-08-14
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy1,218,7620.37%$78.18M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.• Hold676,7000.20%$75.03M2025-08-14
Verition Fund Management LLC▲ Buy1,087,0740.33%$70.89M2026-05-15
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy963,7770.29%$61.13M2026-08-14
Renaissance Technologies LLC▼ Sell904,2000.27%$58.00M2026-08-13
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy861,8440.26%$55.29M2026-08-03
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold786,7910.24%$50.47M2026-09-02
Blackstone Inc.• Hold350,0000.11%$38.80M2025-08-14
Fortress Investment Group LLC• Hold240,0000.07%$26.61M2025-08-14
Moore Capital Management, LP• Hold223,3600.07%$24.76M2025-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:7.84M sh bought ($502.57M)5.25M sh sold ($336.83M)net +2.59M sh (+$165.74M)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$367.0K est. traded value · 14 buys, 11 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▼ Sell$100K - $250K2026-08-252026-09-09
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-172026-05-06
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-03-232026-04-30
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-242026-03-10
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-102026-03-06
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-02-062026-03-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-01-092026-02-13
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-12-122026-01-05
Dan NewhouseHouseWA04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-112026-01-15
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-12-052026-01-05
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-202025-12-08
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-182025-12-15
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-04
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-292025-11-04
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-242025-11-18
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-092025-11-18
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
April McClain DelaneyHouseMD06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-182025-10-06
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-042025-10-07
Dan NewhouseHouseWA04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-08-182025-09-17
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-08-042025-09-12