Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) Director Robert Duelks Sells 253 Shares of Stock

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Director Robert Duelks sold 253 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.60, for a total value of $48,727.80. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 20,815 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,008,969. This trade represents a 1.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Trading Down 5.9%

Shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions stock opened at $182.05 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $21.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.16 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has a 12-month low of $181.09 and a 12-month high of $271.91. The business’s 50 day moving average is $218.26 and its 200-day moving average is $233.19.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.34 by $0.25. The firm had revenue of $1.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.61 billion. Broadridge Financial Solutions had a net margin of 14.86% and a return on equity of 40.70%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.56 earnings per share. Broadridge Financial Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.320-9.580 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. will post 8.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 5th. Investors of record on Friday, December 12th were issued a dividend of $0.975 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th. This represents a $3.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Broadridge Financial Solutions’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.19%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on BR shares. Needham & Company LLC cut their price objective on Broadridge Financial Solutions from $305.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded Broadridge Financial Solutions from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from $261.00 to $256.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from $280.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $247.71.

Broadridge Financial Solutions News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadridge Financial Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Broadridge announced a deal to acquire CQG, adding execution management, algorithmic trading and analytics for global futures and options — broadening its trading stack and cross‑sell opportunity across order management and connectivity. Broadridge to Acquire CQG
• Positive Sentiment: Recent Q2 results beat estimates and Broadridge raised FY2026 EPS guidance (9.320–9.580), supporting higher forward earnings expectations and recurring revenue visibility. A Look At Broadridge Valuation After Robust Q2
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted cash generation, growth initiatives and tokenization efforts — strategic themes that can support longer‑term margin expansion and product differentiation. Earnings Call Highlights / Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson upgraded Broadridge, a vote of confidence from sell‑side analysts that can support sentiment if follow‑through occurs. DA Davidson upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary notes BR is in oversold territory after recent declines and that analysts have been raising estimates — suggesting a potential rebound if selling pressure eases. Zacks: Poised for a Turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Press roundups and analyst commentary (e.g., Globe and Mail) provide mixed perspective on valuation and sector trends—useful context but not a direct catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director Robert N. Duelks sold 253 shares on Feb. 6 (small amount relative to his stake), which can be read as near‑term selling pressure or profit‑taking by insiders. SEC filing: Insider Sale

Institutional Trading of Broadridge Financial Solutions

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BR. Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new stake in Broadridge Financial Solutions in the 4th quarter worth about $580,000. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in Broadridge Financial Solutions by 41.5% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,957 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $959,000 after purchasing an additional 1,160 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP increased its stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 6.9% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 9,886 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,397,000 after purchasing an additional 635 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 480.8% in the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 2,544 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $616,000 after purchasing an additional 2,106 shares during the period. Finally, OLD National Bancorp IN bought a new stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in the second quarter valued at approximately $203,000. 90.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Company Profile

Broadridge Financial Solutions is a global fintech company that provides technology-driven solutions and outsourcing services to the financial services industry. The firm’s core offerings center on investor communications, securities processing and post-trade services, and technology platforms that support capital markets and wealth management operations. Broadridge positions itself as a provider of mission-critical infrastructure that helps financial institutions manage regulatory requirements, investor engagement and operational complexity.

Products and services include proxy and shareholder communications, investor disclosure and digital communications, proxy voting and tabulation, clearing and settlement support, trade processing and reconciliation, and a range of software-as-a-service platforms for wealth and asset managers.