Brunswick (NYSE:BC – Get Free Report) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.200-1.400 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.450. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.4 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion. Brunswick also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.350-4.750 EPS.
Brunswick Price Performance
Shares of NYSE BC traded down $1.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $78.58. 342,164 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 841,802. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.62. Brunswick has a 1 year low of $55.60 and a 1 year high of $90.25. The company’s 50-day moving average is $81.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $80.31. The company has a market capitalization of $5.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -37.43 and a beta of 1.33.
Brunswick (NYSE:BC – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.37. Brunswick had a negative net margin of 2.47% and a positive return on equity of 13.30%. The firm had revenue of $1.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.52 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.90 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. Brunswick has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.200-1.400 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 4.350-4.750 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Brunswick will post 4.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Brunswick Dividend Announcement
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on BC. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Brunswick from $93.00 to $94.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Brunswick from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 25th. DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $76.00 price objective on shares of Brunswick in a report on Monday, May 18th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Brunswick from $82.00 to $86.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Brunswick in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $87.57.
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Insider Transactions at Brunswick
In other Brunswick news, CEO David M. Foulkes sold 25,853 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.12, for a total value of $2,148,901.36. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 267,528 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $22,236,927.36. The trade was a 8.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.99% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Brunswick News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Brunswick this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Brunswick reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.56, well above the approximately $1.19–$1.20 consensus estimate and up from $0.90–$1.16 a year earlier. Revenue increased 7.7% to $1.56 billion, also exceeding expectations. Brunswick Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Performance improved across the business: propulsion sales rose 7.7%, engine parts and accessories increased 8.9%, Navico Group grew 6.7%, and boat sales advanced 4.6%. GAAP net earnings climbed 85% to $109.8 million, while operating earnings rose 25.3%. Brunswick Q2 Net Sales Rise 8 Percent
- Positive Sentiment: Brunswick raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $4.35–$4.75, above the $4.26 analyst consensus. It maintained revenue guidance of $5.7–$5.8 billion and expects at least $400 million in free cash flow.
- Neutral Sentiment: The company held its second-quarter earnings conference call to discuss results and its outlook with investors. Brunswick Q2 Results Presentation
- Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $1.20–$1.40 is below the $1.45 consensus estimate, while revenue guidance of $1.4–$1.5 billion is no better than expectations. This softer outlook may outweigh the quarterly beat and full-year guidance increase.
- Negative Sentiment: Brunswick continues to face risks from interest rates, tariffs, discretionary consumer spending, dealer inventory levels, supply-chain costs, and product-liability claims—important concerns for its marine and boat businesses.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in Brunswick by 38.4% in the fourth quarter. Quarry LP now owns 440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Brunswick by 705.4% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 596 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 522 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in Brunswick in the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Brunswick by 477.0% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 727 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 601 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Brunswick by 15.2% in the 3rd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,332 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,000 after purchasing an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.34% of the company’s stock.
Brunswick Company Profile
Founded in 1845 by John Moses Brunswick, Brunswick Corporation is a global leader in recreation products. Headquartered in Mettawa, Illinois, the company has evolved from its origins as a billiard table manufacturer into a diversified supplier of leisure equipment, serving both consumer and commercial markets around the world.
Brunswick operates through two primary segments: Marine and Bowling & Billiards. In its Marine segment, the company designs, manufactures and distributes recreational boats, outboard engines and aftermarket parts under recognized brands such as Sea Ray, Bayliner and Mercury Marine.
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