Brady (BRC) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Brady (NYSE:BRC) is expected to be issuing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 19th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.09 per share and revenue of $376.1420 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.

Brady (NYSE:BRC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 17th. The industrial products company reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.18 by $0.03. Brady had a net margin of 12.74% and a return on equity of 19.06%. The company had revenue of $405.29 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $393.65 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.12 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year.

Brady Stock Performance

NYSE:BRC opened at $96.56 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.56 billion, a PE ratio of 23.61 and a beta of 0.63. The company has a quick ratio of 1.39, a current ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Brady has a 12-month low of $62.70 and a 12-month high of $97.58. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $84.28 and a 200 day moving average price of $79.21.

Brady Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 9th were given a $0.245 dividend. This represents a $0.98 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 9th. Brady’s dividend payout ratio is 23.96%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on BRC shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Brady in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Brady from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Insider Activity

In related news, COO Thomas F. Debruine sold 5,538 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.00, for a total value of $448,578.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 10,181 shares in the company, valued at $824,661. The trade was a 35.23% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Russell Shaller sold 17,130 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.25, for a total value of $1,391,812.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 141,421 shares in the company, valued at $11,490,456.25. The trade was a 10.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 73,586 shares of company stock worth $5,720,907. 15.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brady

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in Brady during the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Brady by 42.4% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 450 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Brady by 89.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 684 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 322 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its holdings in Brady by 156.1% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,014 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $69,000 after buying an additional 618 shares during the period. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new position in Brady in the third quarter valued at approximately $70,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.28% of the company’s stock.

Brady Company Profile

Brady Corporation is a global provider of identification and safety solutions, specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of products that help businesses improve safety, security and efficiency. The company offers an array of durable labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software platforms tailored to a wide range of industrial and commercial environments.

Founded in 1914 by William H. Brady, Brady Corporation has grown from a regional marker manufacturer into a diversified global enterprise.