Brady Corporation's Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.245 per share on Class A Common Stock, payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2026.
Brady Corporation (BRC)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Brady Corp provides identification solutions and workplace safety products. The company offers identification and healthcare products that are sold under the Brady brand to maintenance, repair, and operations as well as original equipment manufacturing customers. Products include safety signs and labeling systems, material identification systems, wire identification, patient identification, and people identification. Brady also provides workplace safety and compliance products such as safety and compliance signs, asset tracking labels, and first-aid products. The company is organized and managed on a geographic basis with two reportable segments: Americas & Asia which derives maximum revenue, and Europe & Australia.
Company Info
SIC3990
Composite FIGIBBG000BDNV95
CIK0000746598
IPOJun 29, 1984
Sectormiscellaneous manufacturing industries
Highlights
Market Cap$3.81B
EPS—
P/E Ratio—
Revenue—
Gross Profit—
Net Income—
Employees5,660
WSO47,228,039
Phone(414) 358-6600
Websitehttps://www.bradyid.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Brady Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Brady Corporation (BRC) has returned 2.84% so far this year and 24.97% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BRC has achieved an annualized return of 11.26%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
BRC
1M-11.08%
6M3.39%
YTD2.84%
1Y24.97%
5Y7.96%
10Y11.26%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Brady Corporation (BRC) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.15% | 6.71% | -11.07% | -1.26% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.36% | -1.59% | -1.94% | -0.48% | -0.78% | -2.19% | 4.01% | 10.70% | 0.46% | -2.63% | 2.96% | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 0.22% | -4.46% | 2.00% | -0.34% | 15.73% | -3.34% | 8.16% | 3.39% | 3.65% | -6.71% | 5.06% | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 12.52% | 3.43% | -2.59% | -4.67% | -6.64% | -0.65% | 8.59% | -2.29% | 8.43% | -6.21% | 9.58% | 4.73% |
| 2022 | -4.22% | -11.27% | 1.07% | -3.47% | 8.14% | -2.24% | 1.98% | -2.53% | -10.89% | 8.64% | 3.52% | -2.36% |
| 2021 | -13.41% | 13.64% | 0.58% | 1.92% | 4.00% | -2.47% | -2.53% | -3.16% | -5.52% | 2.46% | -3.83% | 4.93% |
| 2020 | -3.77% | -14.69% | -5.41% | 0.72% | 20.00% | -8.93% | -1.73% | 0.77% | -14.18% | -6.01% | 15.35% | 18.06% |
| 2019 | 3.98% | 5.63% | -2.52% | 4.52% | -5.38% | 6.52% | 3.54% | -8.86% | 13.16% | 5.43% | 0.51% | 0.35% |
| 2018 | -3.16% | -1.97% | -0.67% | -1.89% | 7.44% | -1.66% | -0.39% | 5.75% | 8.16% | -8.54% | 7.74% | -1.83% |
| 2017 | -4.34% | 4.51% | -0.39% | 0.65% | -8.30% | -5.70% | -2.35% | -0.30% | 13.45% | 0.26% | 2.09% | -3.44% |
| 2016 | -0.64% | 19.83% | -3.90% | 5.24% | 3.94% | 3.22% | -3.70% | 11.20% | 2.18% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brady Corporation (BRC) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of BRC compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Brady Corporation volatility is 1.46%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 1.73B | 1.52B | 1.39B | 1.37B | 1.38B | 1.14B | 1.16B | 1.06B | 1.05B | 1.04B | 1.06B | 1.25B | 1.44B | 1.61B | 1.86B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.19B | 1.07B | 990.92M | 911.30M | 963.03M | 863.07M | 850.77M | 752.11M | 700.14M | 603.60M | 587.69M | 733.08M | 830.80M | 1.01B | 1.16B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.19B | 1.07B | 990.92M | 911.30M | 963.03M | 863.07M | 850.77M | 752.11M | 700.14M | 603.60M | 587.69M | 733.08M | 830.80M | 1.01B | 1.16B |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 111.94M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26.83M | 21.98M | 15.14M | 10.25M |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 99.77M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 201.81M | 262.41M | 316.21M | 393.18M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 211.71M | 184.23M | 140.30M | 200.86M | 157.14M | 93.51M | 64.59M | 113.89M | 162.89M | 273.64M | 265.96M | 228.64M | 284.39M | 331.35M | 403.43M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 132.65M | 102.04M | 106.71M | 97.29M | 94.26M | 81.80M | 114.63M | 56.77M | 62.19M | 58.48M | 105.95M | 165.78M | 198.57M | 125.74M | 133.24M |
| Wages (USD) | 92.66M | 77.95M | 71.47M | 76.76M | 81.17M | 41.55M | 62.51M | 67.62M | 58.19M | 46.00M | 30.28M | 38.06M | 42.41M | 54.63M | 69.80M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 105.03M | 84.69M | 79.86M | 81.12M | 82.15M | 62.55M | 64.81M | 66.54M | 66.82M | 62.25M | 73.02M | 88.10M | 82.52M | 86.65M | 98.85M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 330.33M | 264.68M | 258.04M | 255.17M | 257.58M | 185.89M | 241.95M | 190.93M | 187.20M | 166.73M | 209.25M | 291.95M | 323.50M | 267.02M | 301.88M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 542.04M | 448.91M | 398.34M | 456.03M | 414.73M | 279.39M | 306.53M | 304.82M | 350.08M | 440.37M | 475.21M | 520.59M | 607.89M | 598.37M | 705.31M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 781.47M | 668.26M | 660.19M | 655.73M | 698.58M | 495.62M | 437.86M | 445.06M | 491.23M | 474.29M | 474.21M | 564.64M | 647.18M | 742.73M | 873.34M |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 105.37M | 51.84M | 62.10M | 74.03M | 92.33M | 22.33M | 36.12M | 42.59M | 53.08M | 59.81M | 68.89M | 91.01M | 156.85M | 84.12M | 89.96M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 225.57M | 195.76M | 142.15M | 139.51M | 121.74M | 115.07M | 110.05M | 97.95M | 98.10M | 102.44M | 111.21M | 134.17M | 122.16M | 130.02M | 139.92M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 1.11B | 915.85M | 864.44M | 869.26M | 912.65M | 633.02M | 584.03M | 585.59M | 642.41M | 636.54M | 654.32M | 789.82M | 926.19M | 956.87M | 1.10B |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 420.95M | 446.99M | 347.74M | 308.05M | 329.00M | 373.79M | 453.24M | 358.27M | 300.79M | 308.00M | 304.08M | 350.57M | 417.78M | 545.33M | 654.10M |
| Inventory (USD) | 200.88M | 152.73M | 177.08M | 190.02M | 136.11M | 135.66M | 120.04M | 113.07M | 107.02M | 99.43M | 104.51M | 113.28M | 94.71M | 105.52M | 104.19M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 621.84M | 599.72M | 524.82M | 498.07M | 465.10M | 509.45M | 573.28M | 471.34M | 407.81M | 407.42M | 408.58M | 463.84M | 512.49M | 650.85M | 758.29M |
| Assets (USD) | 1.73B | 1.52B | 1.39B | 1.37B | 1.38B | 1.14B | 1.16B | 1.06B | 1.05B | 1.04B | 1.06B | 1.25B | 1.44B | 1.61B | 1.86B |
News and Insights
Brett Wilms, President of EMEA & Australia at Brady Corporation, sold 3,791 shares in December 2025 through an option exercise, valued at approximately $296,191. This sale reduced his direct ownership stake by 33.07%. Despite the insider sale, Brady Corporation showed strong financial performance with record quarterly gross profit and consistent dividend increases.
Brady Corporation held its annual shareholders meeting, unanimously electing a new Board of Directors and declaring a dividend of $0.245 per share, payable on January 30, 2026.
Brady Corporation reported Q4 fiscal 2025 results with revenue rising 15.7% to $397.3 million, primarily driven by acquisitions. Adjusted diluted EPS reached a record $1.26, with modest organic sales growth of 2.4%. The company faced margin declines and challenges in European markets, while maintaining a strategic focus on innovation and technology.
Brady Corporation reported a record adjusted EPS of $1.26 in Q4 fiscal 2025, with sales increasing 15.7% to $397.3 million. The company completed acquisitions of Gravotech and Mecco, expanding its identification solutions portfolio, and provided fiscal 2026 EPS guidance ranging from $4.55 to $4.85.
Brady Corporation announced a dividend increase from $0.96 to $0.98 per share, marking its 40th consecutive annual dividend increase. The quarterly dividend of $0.245 per share will be paid on October 31, 2025.
Brady Corporation will announce its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter financial results on September 4, 2025, and has also acquired Mecco Partners, LLC for approximately $20 million.
Brady Corporation, an international manufacturer and marketer of solutions for identifying and protecting people, products, and places, has declared a regular dividend of $0.24 per share to its shareholders.
Brady, a company known for industrial and safety products, reported a mixed earnings performance in Q2 2025. Revenue grew 10.6% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions, but adjusted earnings per share missed expectations. The company's strategic focus on innovation and acquisitions is key to its growth, but it faces margin pressures and global market challenges.
Brady Corporation reported a 13.6% increase in sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth, acquisitions, and foreign currency. Adjusted income before income taxes and adjusted diluted EPS also increased, while GAAP income before income taxes and net income were relatively flat. The company maintained its fiscal 2025 guidance.