BC
NEUTRAL
$86.66
Live
Brunswick Corporation · NYSE
Target $82.24
(-5.1%)
$41.0
52W Range
$89.61
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$5.66B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-12.3%
Profit margin
-4.6%
Debt/Equity
1.43
Dividend yield
1.96%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
Brunswick Corporation (BC) shows a mixed financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicating stable but not strong financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a definitive assessment of bankruptcy risk. The company exhibits solid revenue growth and strong recent earnings surprises, yet faces headwinds from negative profit margins, weak ROE, and an extremely high dividend payout ratio. Valuation metrics suggest the stock is trading at a premium compared to peers, supported by bullish analyst sentiment but countered by bearish insider activity and technical trends. Despite solid operating cash flow fundamentals implied by sector context, the lack of key financial data limits full transparency into its leverage and liquidity position.
Key Strengths
Revenue growth of 6.80% YoY outpaces sector average of 7.70%, showing resilience in a competitive cyclical environment
Strong quarterly earnings surprise history: average 62.8% beat over last four quarters, indicating potential undervaluation or conservative guidance
Forward P/E of 20.67 is below sector average of 48.10, suggesting relative valuation discipline
Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates adequate short-term liquidity coverage
Analyst recommendation consensus is 'buy' with 17 analysts supporting positive outlook
Key Risks
Profit Margin of -4.60% and ROE of -12.31% signal deteriorating profitability and shareholder value destruction
Dividend Payout Ratio of 193.18% is unsustainable long-term, raising risk of future cut
Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates potential liquidity stress if receivables or inventory cannot be liquidated quickly
Debt/Equity of 1.43 is high, increasing financial risk especially in a rising rate environment
Insider selling activity over the past six months reflects bearish sentiment from corporate insiders
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
49
Moderate
55
60
52
50
30
AI Verdict
Cautiously Neutral – Balanced upside and downside risks with uncertain sustainability of earnings and dividends
Key drivers: Positive earnings surprises, High insider selling, Unsustainable payout ratio, Stable Piotroski score, Lack of Altman Z-Score
Confidence
70%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 20.67 below sector average of 48.10
- Price/Sales of 1.09 near sector median
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number or intrinsic value provided
- Price/Book of 3.45 elevated relative to negative ROE
Future
60/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 6.80% YoY revenue growth
- Recent strong earnings surprises suggest improving execution
Watchpoints
- Most recent Q/Q EPS growth of -16.4% shows deceleration
- No forward earnings growth data available
Past
52/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- History of beating earnings estimates (3 out of last 4 quarters)
- Long-term price appreciation: +30.3% over 1Y
Watchpoints
- Significant earnings miss in Q1 2025 (surprise: -1082.2%)
- Profitability has turned negative recently
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates stable financial condition
- Current Ratio of 1.78 supports short-term solvency
Watchpoints
- No Altman Z-Score available limits distress risk analysis
- Negative ROE (-12.31%) and negative net income (implied by negative profit margin)
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 1.96% provides modest income
- Dividend has been maintained recently
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 193.18% is unsustainable
- Dividend Strength score of 10/100 indicates weak dividend safety
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$86.66
Analyst Target
$82.24
Upside/Downside
-5.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BC
Brunswick Corporation
Primary
|
+6.5% | +15.8% | +30.3% | +44.4% | +14.1% | -2.2% |
|
GOLF
Acushnet Holdings Corp.
Peer
|
+140.1% | +101.0% | +54.2% | +18.7% | +5.1% | -1.3% |
|
BOOT
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+207.6% | +150.7% | +9.2% | +5.4% | -2.8% | -4.5% |
|
CZR
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Peer
|
-72.7% | -38.1% | -0.1% | +24.3% | +8.4% | +1.4% |
|
FND
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-54.7% | -47.4% | -30.0% | -29.5% | -3.2% | -5.5% |
BC
Brunswick Corporation
Primary
5Y
+6.5%
3Y
+15.8%
1Y
+30.3%
6M
+44.4%
1M
+14.1%
1W
-2.2%
GOL
Acushnet Holdings Corp.
Peer
5Y
+140.1%
3Y
+101.0%
1Y
+54.2%
6M
+18.7%
1M
+5.1%
1W
-1.3%
BOO
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+207.6%
3Y
+150.7%
1Y
+9.2%
6M
+5.4%
1M
-2.8%
1W
-4.5%
CZR
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-72.7%
3Y
-38.1%
1Y
-0.1%
6M
+24.3%
1M
+8.4%
1W
+1.4%
FND
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-54.7%
3Y
-47.4%
1Y
-30.0%
6M
-29.5%
1M
-3.2%
1W
-5.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
20.67
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.45
P/S Ratio
1.09
EV/Revenue
1.48
EV/EBITDA
13.07
Market Cap
$5.66B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-4.6%
Operating Margin
6.73%
Gross Margin
25.64%
ROE
-12.31%
ROA
3.21%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.8%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.43
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.78
Good
Quick Ratio
0.65
Poor
Cash/Share
$4.59
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-01-29
$N/A
2025-10-23
$0.97
+11.4% surprise
2025-07-24
$1.16
+21.8% surprise
2025-04-24
$0.56
+155.2% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing BC against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-12.31%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-72.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-4.6%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-14.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.43
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-5.2%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
6.8%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
-76.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.78
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-27.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BC
Brunswick Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $5.66B | - | -12.3% | -4.6% | $86.66 | |
|
GOLF
Acushnet Holdings Corp.
|
BEARISH | $5.67B | 31.15 | 23.7% | 7.4% | $96.87 | Compare |
|
BOOT
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.62B | 27.79 | 18.7% | 10.1% | $183.98 | Compare |
|
CZR
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.71B | - | -10.8% | -4.4% | $28.03 | Compare |
|
FND
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.52B | 26.6 | 9.1% | 4.5% | $51.08 | Compare |
BC
Brunswick Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$5.7B
P/E
-
ROE
-12.3%
Price
$86.66
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | COOPER NANCY E | Director | Sale | 233 | $14,940 |
| 2025-10-31 | WHISLER J STEVEN | Director | Stock Award | 1,166 | $77,084 |
| 2025-10-31 | SINGER DAVID VINCENT | Director | Stock Award | 1,189 | $78,605 |
| 2025-10-31 | FILS-AIME REGINALD | Director | Stock Award | 681 | $45,021 |
| 2025-10-31 | FLAHERTY LAUREN PATRICIA | Director | Stock Award | 633 | $41,848 |
| 2025-10-31 | WOOD ROGER J | Director | Stock Award | 662 | $43,765 |
| 2025-10-31 | MCCLANATHAN JOSEPH W | Director | Stock Award | 1,132 | $74,837 |
| 2025-10-31 | WRIGHT MARY ANN | Director | Stock Award | 657 | $43,434 |
| 2025-10-31 | EVERITT DAVID C | Director | Stock Award | 846 | $55,929 |
| 2025-10-31 | COOPER NANCY E | Director | Stock Award | 667 | $42,094 |
| 2025-08-01 | COOPER NANCY E | Director | Sale | 265 | $15,132 |
| 2025-07-31 | WHISLER J STEVEN | Director | Stock Award | 1,322 | $77,059 |
| 2025-07-31 | SINGER DAVID VINCENT | Director | Stock Award | 1,349 | $78,633 |
| 2025-07-31 | FILS-AIME REGINALD | Director | Stock Award | 772 | $45,000 |
| 2025-07-31 | FLAHERTY LAUREN PATRICIA | Director | Stock Award | 718 | $41,852 |
COOPER NANCY E
Director
2025-11-03
233 shares
·
$14,940
WHISLER J STEVEN
Director
2025-10-31
1,166 shares
·
$77,084
SINGER DAVID VINCENT
Director
2025-10-31
1,189 shares
·
$78,605
FILS-AIME REGINALD
Director
2025-10-31
681 shares
·
$45,021
FLAHERTY LAUREN PATRICIA
Director
2025-10-31
633 shares
·
$41,848
WOOD ROGER J
Director
2025-10-31
662 shares
·
$43,765
MCCLANATHAN JOSEPH W
Director
2025-10-31
1,132 shares
·
$74,837
WRIGHT MARY ANN
Director
2025-10-31
657 shares
·
$43,434
EVERITT DAVID C
Director
2025-10-31
846 shares
·
$55,929
COOPER NANCY E
Director
2025-10-31
667 shares
·
$42,094
COOPER NANCY E
Director
2025-08-01
265 shares
·
$15,132
WHISLER J STEVEN
Director
2025-07-31
1,322 shares
·
$77,059
SINGER DAVID VINCENT
Director
2025-07-31
1,349 shares
·
$78,633
FILS-AIME REGINALD
Director
2025-07-31
772 shares
·
$45,000
FLAHERTY LAUREN PATRICIA
Director
2025-07-31
718 shares
·
$41,852
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
17 analysts
Citigroup
2026-01-14
Buy
Buy
Jefferies
2026-01-06
Hold
Buy
Loop Capital
2025-12-23
Hold
Seaport Global
2025-12-08
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-10-27
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Citigroup
2025-10-24
Buy
Buy
Benchmark
2025-10-24
Buy
Buy
BMO Capital
2025-10-24
Outperform
Outperform
Baird
2025-10-24
Neutral
Neutral
Truist Securities
2025-10-15
Buy
Buy
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