Brown & Brown stock falls 2.9 percent as earnings miss estimates

Published on 09/23/2026 at 11:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Brown & Brown stock opened at USD 62.45 on September 23, 2026, down 2.9 percent from the prior close. July revenue rose 30.4 percent year over year to USD 1.65 billion, but EPS missed estimates.

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Brown & Brown, Inc. (US1156371007) opened at USD 62.45 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, down 2.9 percent from the prior close. The insurance broker is trading between its 52-week low of USD 53.81 and high of USD 96.55, leaving the latest quote closer to the bottom of that range than to its yearly peak.

July revenue rose 30.4 percent

Brown & Brown reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 1.65 billion, up 30.4 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, according to MarketBeat on September 23, 2026. The comparison is substantial, but the earnings quality was less supportive: quarterly EPS was USD 1.07, below the USD 1.08 consensus estimate by USD 0.01.

The same July 2026 report showed net margin of 17.75 percent and return on equity of 13.17 percent. Revenue growth therefore came with a measurable profitability base, while the small EPS miss provides a counterweight to the year-over-year sales increase.

Analyst target stays above price

According to MarketBeat on September 23, 2026, the analyst consensus is Hold with an average price target of USD 76.60. The published range runs from USD 60.00 to USD 90.00, while JPMorgan raised its target from USD 78.00 to USD 80.00 and retained a Neutral rating on August 3, 2026.

The valuation data add a further reference point. Brown & Brown carried a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58 in the September 23, 2026 market snapshot, while its market capitalization stood at USD 20.90 billion.

Stock remains below its averages

The opening price of USD 62.45 was below the 50-day moving average of USD 69.79 and the 200-day moving average of USD 65.57, both reported for September 23, 2026. That gap places the short-term chart structure below both reference lines, while the 52-week range shows how far the stock has moved from its USD 96.55 high.

For investors, the central comparison is clear: revenue increased 30.4 percent in the latest reported quarter, but EPS came in USD 0.01 below consensus and the share price opened at USD 62.45. The next estimated earnings date listed by the market calendar is October 26, 2026.

Brown & Brown stock trades at USD 62.45

Brown & Brown stock opened at USD 62.45 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, down 2.9 percent from the prior close. The same market snapshot reported a market capitalization of USD 20.90 billion and a 52-week range of USD 53.81 to USD 96.55.