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Brown & Brown Inc(BRO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$62.88
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BRO

10/09/2026: BRO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Brown & Brown is a leading global insurance intermediary that provides risk management and insurance solutions to a diverse client base. The company is well-regarded for its disciplined, decentralized operating model and its long-term success in scaling through targeted, consistent acquisitions. Its primary growth story revolves around continued market share gains in the mid-market and strategic international expansion. Key risks include exposure to insurance rate cycles, potential integration challenges, and intense competition from much larger industry peers. The stock may suit investors seeking a steady, well-managed compounder with a history of dividend growth, though they should monitor insurance pricing trends and M&A integration quality closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of compounding earnings through both organic growth and a proven M&A strategy.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often trends well during periods of insurance market hardening and positive sentiment toward financial intermediaries.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock often trades at a premium multiple due to its quality and growth profile, limiting traditional 'bargain' appeal.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company's long-term commitment to consistent dividend growth makes it a reliable income play for long-term investors.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe insurance brokerage business model is generally less volatile than the underwriting side of the insurance industry.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock price can fluctuate based on broader insurance sector sentiment and interest rate expectations.
Valuation riskMediumThe company's premium valuation multiple requires sustained growth to justify the current stock price.
Competition riskMedium / highIntense competition from mega-brokers like Marsh and Aon for large enterprise clients poses a constant threat.
Business qualityStrongThe high recurring revenue and capital-light model provide a strong franchise foundation.
Dividend incomeLowWhile the company raises dividends, the current yield is relatively low for pure income seekers.
Execution riskMediumThe heavy reliance on M&A integration success is a critical operational variable.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 30.12%
Avg. Invested days 60
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BRO receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BRO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+6.1%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BRO's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.4B (24.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BRO's strongest growth driver at +26.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+22.5%, solid) and earnings growth (+6.1%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 86.3% and approximately 85.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.28% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 7.01%
BlackRock Inc 6.61%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.66%
FMR Inc 5.50%
Principal Financial Group Inc 4.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BRO generates approximately $491 of gross profit, $491 of operating income, and $240 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.17%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BRO has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 21.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.09
1Y Target Price 74.65
Price to earnings Ratio 20.09
1Y Target Price 74.65
Volume (30-day avg) 2.3M shares
Beta 0.59
52 Weeks Range 53.69 - 94.77
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 53.69 - 94.77
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.01%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.13

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Commissions and FeesStandard brokerage commissions and flat fees for professional services.The company earns money primarily by serving as the middleman between clients and insurers.
Contingent CommissionsPerformance-based bonuses from insurers for profitability or volume.These are extra bonuses that reward the company for placing high-quality, profitable business.
GeographyPredominantly North America with recent expansion into the UK.Revenue is heavily concentrated in the US economy, meaning US business health is the main driver.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Valuation

Trailing PE 20.09
Forward PE 12.59
Enterprise Value 27.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.16
Enterprise Value 27.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.16
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.24
Shares Outstanding 334.61M
Shares Floating 287.55M
Shares Outstanding 334.61M
Shares Floating 287.55M
Percent Insiders 13.28
Percent Institutions 86.3

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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