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Brady (BRC)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $80.09 | Market Cap: $3.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Commercial Printing

Brady (BRC)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $80.09
Market Cap: $3.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Commercial Printing

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.4%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.9%, Dist 3Y High is -2.9%
Key risks
BRC key risks include [1] challenges integrating acquired companies, Show more.
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.1%
 
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Factory Automation, Process / Warehouse Automation, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.4%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Factory Automation, Process / Warehouse Automation, Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.9%, Dist 3Y High is -2.9%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.1%
6 Key risks
BRC key risks include [1] challenges integrating acquired companies, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BRC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points for why Brady (BRC) stock moved by approximately 2.9% from August 31, 2025, to December 28, 2025:

1. <b>1. Strong Fiscal 2025 Fourth-Quarter Earnings:</b> Brady Corporation reported robust financial results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter on September 4, 2025, with a 15.7% increase in sales and a record adjusted diluted EPS of $1.26, surpassing market expectations. This announcement led to a significant 10.69% surge in the stock's pre-market trading.

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2. <b>2. Record Full-Year Adjusted Earnings:</b> The company achieved a record high adjusted diluted EPS of $4.60 for the full fiscal year 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of such record performance, which highlighted consistent operational strength.

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3. <b>3. Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Expansion:</b> Brady completed strategic acquisitions, including Gravotech and Mecco, which significantly expanded its product portfolio and enhanced its market position, contributing to overall sales growth.

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4. <b>4. Increased Shareholder Returns:</b> Demonstrating a commitment to its shareholders, Brady increased its dividend for the 40th consecutive year and returned $96.4 million to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases during fiscal 2025.

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5. <b>5. Positive Fiscal 2026 Guidance:</b> The company provided optimistic fiscal 2026 EPS guidance, anticipating continued growth, and subsequently raised the low end of its fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance, signaling confidence in future performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.7% change in BRC stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 1.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)77.2280.053.67%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1513.611541.831.86%
Net Income Margin (%)12.50%12.74%1.88%
P/E Multiple19.3119.27-0.24%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)47.3447.270.13%
Cumulative Contribution3.67%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BRC3.7% 
Market (SPY)4.3%23.4%
Sector (XLI)3.0%29.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.0% change in BRC stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 15.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)68.4480.0516.97%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1459.731541.835.62%
Net Income Margin (%)13.35%12.74%-4.56%
P/E Multiple16.7419.2715.13%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)47.6447.270.78%
Cumulative Contribution16.96%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BRC17.0% 
Market (SPY)12.6%31.0%
Sector (XLI)7.5%41.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.8% change in BRC stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 11.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)72.8880.059.83%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1386.471541.8311.20%
Net Income Margin (%)14.19%12.74%-10.23%
P/E Multiple17.6819.278.97%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)47.7347.270.96%
Cumulative Contribution9.82%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BRC9.8% 
Market (SPY)17.0%51.7%
Sector (XLI)19.2%59.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 78.7% change in BRC stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 33.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)44.7980.0578.72%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1303.161541.8318.31%
Net Income Margin (%)11.85%12.74%7.53%
P/E Multiple14.4719.2733.16%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)49.8747.275.20%
Cumulative Contribution78.23%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BRC40.0% 
Market (SPY)48.0%41.6%
Sector (XLI)41.2%51.5%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BRC Return-6%4%-11%27%28%10%55%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BRC Win Rate33%50%42%50%58%42% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BRC Max Drawdown-34%-13%-22%-1%-3%-13% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBRCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-31.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven46.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven462 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-35.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven54.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven435 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-19.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven24.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven298 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-66.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven199.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven3,475 days1,480 days

Compare to HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL

In The Past

Brady's stock fell -31.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/8/2021. A -31.6% loss requires a 46.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Brady (BRC)

Brady Corporation manufactures and supplies identification solutions (IDS) and workplace safety (WPS) products to identify and protect premises, products, and people in the United States and internationally. The IDS segment offers safety signs, floor-marking tapes, pipe markers, labeling systems, spill control products, and lockout/tagout devices for facility identification and protection; materials, printing systems, RFID and bar code scanners for product identification, brand protection labeling, work in process labeling, and finished product identification; and hand-held printers, wire markers, sleeves, and tags for wire identification, as well as software and services for safety compliance auditing, procedure writing, and training. Its products also comprise name tags, badges, lanyards, rigid card printing systems, and access control software for people identification; wristbands and labels for tracking and enhancing the safety of patients; and custom wristbands. This segment serves customers in various industries, such as industrial and electronic manufacturing, healthcare, chemical, oil, gas, automotive, aerospace, governments, mass transit, electrical contractors, education, leisure and entertainment, telecommunications, and others through distributors, direct sales, catalog marketing, and digital channels. The WPS segment provides workplace safety and compliance products, such as safety and compliance signs, tags, labels, and markings; informational signage and markings; asset tracking labels; first aid products; facility safety and personal protection equipment; and labor law and other compliance posters for various industries, including process, government, education, construction, and utilities, as well as manufacturers through catalog and digital channels. It also offers stock and custom identification products, as well as sells related resale products. Brady Corporation was incorporated in 1914 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brady (BRC) is like:

  • Zebra Technologies for industrial identification and safety solutions: Similar to Zebra's focus on enterprise asset intelligence, Brady provides specialized printers, labels, and software for industrial identification, plus a strong suite of safety products.

  • A specialized 3M for industrial safety and identification products: While 3M (MMM) offers a wide array of industrial and safety items, Brady focuses more exclusively on high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, and identification systems for workplaces.

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  • High-Performance Labels and Materials: Industrial-grade labels, tapes, and materials designed for durability in harsh environments, used for product identification, tracking, and safety.
  • Printers and Software: Specialized industrial printers, desktop printers, and software solutions for creating and printing labels, signs, and other identification products.
  • Safety and Facility Identification: Safety signs, lockout/tagout devices, spill control products, floor marking, and other solutions to improve workplace safety and facility organization.
  • Wire and Cable Identification: Markers, sleeves, and tags specifically designed for identifying wires, cables, and components in electrical and data communication applications.

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Brady (BRC) primarily sells its products and solutions to other companies (B2B).

Due to the highly diversified nature of its customer base, Brady does not have any single major customer, or a small number of major customers, that account for 10% or more of its consolidated net sales. Therefore, specific names of major customer companies are not publicly disclosed.

Instead, Brady serves a broad range of businesses across various sectors. Its primary categories of business customers include:

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Companies: This encompasses a wide array of industries such as electrical, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, mass transit, and general manufacturing, which utilize Brady's high-performance labels, identification products, and safety solutions for product, wire, and component identification, as well as operational safety and efficiency.
  • Commercial Businesses and Institutions: This category includes a diverse group of customers such as offices, retail establishments, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government entities that rely on Brady's safety products, facility identification, and specialized labeling solutions to protect people, products, and places.
  • Distributors: A significant portion of Brady's sales are made through an extensive global network of independent distributors. These distributors act as intermediaries, selling Brady's wide range of products to a fragmented base of end-user businesses and organizations across various industries.

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Russell R. Shaller, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Shaller was appointed Brady's President and CEO in April 2022, following seven years as president of Brady's Identification Solutions business. Before joining Brady, he served as President of Teledyne Microwave Solutions from 2008 to 2015. Prior to Teledyne, he held leadership positions at W.L. Gore & Associates, including Division Leader, Electronic Products Division (2003-2008) and General Manager of Gore Photonics (2001-2003). He also held engineering and program management roles at Westinghouse Corporation before 1993. His expertise includes managing and growing technology-focused businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and international business development.

Ann E. Thornton, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer

Ms. Thornton assumed her current role in April 2023. She previously served as Chief Accounting Officer from 2016 to 2023 and has been Corporate Controller and Director of Investor Relations since 2015. Her career at Brady also includes roles as External Reporting Manager, Corporate Accounting Supervisor, Corporate Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting Manager, and Director of Global Accounting from 2009 to 2014.

Andrew Gorman, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Mr. Gorman joined Brady in April 2020, where he oversees the global legal function and advises the Board of Directors and senior management on legal, risk, compliance, and governance matters. Before Brady, he was Vice President, General Counsel (North America), Compliance Officer, and Assistant Secretary at AptarGroup.

Olivier Bojarski, President, Americas and Asia

Mr. Bojarski joined Brady in August 2022 as President – Identification Solutions, taking on his current role in February 2023. From 2016 to 2022, he held various positions at Belden Incorporated, including Executive Vice President, Broadband and 5G. Prior to Belden, he was General Manager of a business unit within the electrification division of ABB Ltd, and also held several roles at Panduit Corporation.

Brett Wilms, President, EMEA and Australia

Mr. Wilms joined Brady in June 2018 as Managing Director of Identification Solutions EMEA. In October 2022, he became Interim General Manager of the Workplace Safety business, before being appointed to his current role in February 2023. Prior to joining Brady, he was Managing Director of a business within Groupe Autajon and before that, Vice President of Operations EMEA for Pentair, Inc.

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The key risks to Brady Corporation's (BRC) business include macroeconomic uncertainties and tariffs, intense competition, and the challenges associated with integrating acquired companies.

  • Macroeconomic Uncertainties and Tariffs: Brady Corporation faces significant headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainty, including weaker economic activity in key markets such as the US, Europe, and Australia. The company also experiences pressure from inflation, input cost inflation, and tariffs, which can lead to increased expenses and impact operating margins. For instance, tariffs were estimated to be a potential $8–$12 million added expense in 2026. Additionally, supply chain delays and raw material shortages contribute to higher material costs.
  • Competition and Product Innovation: Brady operates in a highly fragmented and competitive market, facing rivals ranging from smaller, more cost-effective companies to large corporations like 3M and Honeywell. The company's ability to compete effectively relies on factors such as product innovation, customer service, product quality, and price. Losing clients to cheaper rivals is a reported challenge.
  • Acquisition Integration Challenges: Brady's growth strategy incorporates acquisitions, which can place considerable demands on management, operational, and financial resources. The successful integration of acquired companies, including their operations, sales, marketing, information technology, and administrative functions, is crucial. The failure to properly integrate and grow acquired entities, or to manage contingent liabilities from divested businesses, could negatively affect Brady's business and financial results.

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The accelerating digitalization and adoption of advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) for information overlay, pervasive IoT sensors for asset tracking, and computer vision systems for identification in industrial and workplace environments. These technologies offer the potential to deliver dynamic, real-time identification and safety information directly to users digitally, thereby reducing the reliance on and demand for traditional physical labels, signs, and other printed identification products, which constitute a significant portion of Brady's core business.

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Brady Corporation (BRC) operates in several addressable markets for its main products and services, primarily categorized under Identification Solutions and Workplace Safety. Here are the estimated market sizes for Brady's main products and services:

Addressable Markets for Brady Corporation's Main Products and Services

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Devices:
    • Global market size was estimated at USD 0.33 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 0.52 billion by 2034. Other estimates for the global market size include USD 2.15 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 3.65 billion by 2033, and USD 291.84 million in 2024, expected to rise to USD 468.54 million by 2033.
    • The United States market for Lockout/Tagout Devices is projected at USD 0.10819 billion (approximately $108.19 million) in 2025. North America held a significant share of the market, approximately 36% in 2023, equivalent to USD 103.1 million.
  • Wire and Cable Markers:
    • The global Wire and Cable Markers market was valued at USD 2.40 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4.14 billion by 2031. Another report estimates the global Cable Identification Marker Market size at USD 1.44 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 2.35 billion by 2033.
    • The U.S. Cable Identification Marker Market size was valued at USD 0.27 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 0.45 billion by 2033.
  • Industrial Labels (includes high-performance labels, asset tracking, warning/security, and barcode labels):
    • The global industrial labels market size is valued between approximately USD 26.22 billion (in 2025, projected to reach USD 33.77 billion by 2030) and USD 63.4 billion (in 2024, estimated to grow to USD 128.9 billion by 2034). Other estimates include USD 60.78 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 102.87 billion by 2031, and USD 31.89 billion in 2025, expected to attain USD 51.68 billion by 2034.
    • The Asia-Pacific region held a significant share, approximately 38.32% of the industrial labels market in 2024.
  • Workplace Safety Market (broader market including PPE, safety signs, safety management systems, and safety services):
    • The global workplace safety market size was estimated at USD 18.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 46.38 billion by 2030. Other estimates for the global industrial safety market range from USD 5.93 billion in 2022, expected to reach USD 12.31 billion by 2032, to USD 6.74 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 12.39 billion by 2032.
    • The global Safety Services Market, a component of workplace safety, was valued at USD 3.94 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 9.54 billion by 2032.
    • North America held the largest share of the workplace safety industry, nearly 35.0% in 2024. In 2023, North America held the highest market share in industrial safety, accounting for 34% of total revenue. The U.S. workplace safety industry is expected to grow significantly from 2025 to 2030.

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Brady (BRC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. New Product Development and Increased R&D Investment: Brady consistently emphasizes its increased investment in research and development and its robust pipeline of new product launches as a primary catalyst for organic sales growth. The company has highlighted new offerings, such as the i7500 industrial label printer, which has outperformed expectations, and a focus on integrating multiple technologies into single, more cost-effective platforms.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: Acquisitions play a significant role in Brady's growth strategy, expanding its market reach and capabilities. Recent notable acquisitions include Gravotech, which is a leader in marking and engraving technology, and Funai’s Microfluidics Solutions product line. These acquisitions are expected to contribute to sales growth and are part of the company's disciplined approach to deploying cash for synergistic opportunities.
  3. Geographic Expansion, particularly in Asia: The company has demonstrated strong organic sales growth in its Americas and Asia region, with India and Southeast Asia being highlighted as areas of significant expansion. While the Europe and Australia region has experienced some organic sales decline, the focus on growth in promising international markets, especially in Asia, is expected to be a revenue driver.
  4. Growth in Key Product Lines: Specific product categories are identified as contributing to revenue growth, including product identification, wire identification, and safety and facility identification solutions. Printers and their associated encoded consumable products, which constitute a substantial portion of Brady's sales, are also a focus for innovation and are expected to drive future revenue. The company is also expanding its Milwaukee headquarters to accommodate sign-making and pipe-marking production lines.

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Share Repurchases

  • Brady's Board of Directors authorized an additional $100 million for share repurchases on September 4, 2024. Similar authorizations of $100 million were made on August 30, 2023, and May 24, 2022.
  • In fiscal year 2025, Brady repurchased 733,000 shares for $50.9 million.
  • In fiscal year 2024, the company repurchased 1.3 million shares for $72.2 million.

Share Issuance

  • Brady's buyback program has reduced shares outstanding by 9.3% over the last five years.
  • Common Shares Outstanding decreased by 1% over the last year and by an average of 2% annually over the past three and five years.

Outbound Investments

  • Brady acquired Mecco Partners, LLC for approximately $20 million on August 4, 2025. This acquisition is expected to generate around $20 million in revenue for fiscal year 2026 and specializes in industrial product marking and identification systems.
  • In fiscal year 2025, Brady acquired Gravotech, which is projected to contribute $125 million in sales and $13 million in EBITDA.
  • Brady also acquired Funai's Microfluidics Solutions product line in fiscal year 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • Brady anticipates approximately $40 million in capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026.
  • R&D spending reached a record $23.1 million, or 5.8% of sales, in Q4 fiscal 2025, and nearly $80 million, or 5.3% of sales, for the full fiscal year 2025.
  • The company's capital allocation strategy includes investment in R&D and strategic acquisitions to drive organic growth.

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Financials

BRCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBrady HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price80.0523.2624.49305.0978.16273.4079.10
Mkt Cap3.821.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM1,54255,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM2463,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM1602,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg1722,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM1913,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg2173,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

BRCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBrady HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM11.2%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.8%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q7.5%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.9%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM15.9%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%16.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg16.9%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%16.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM12.4%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%16.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.4%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%18.4%
FCF/Rev LTM10.4%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%14.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg12.2%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%15.4%

Valuation

BRCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBrady HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap3.821.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S2.50.41.04.45.410.03.4
P/EBIT15.16.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E19.38.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO19.85.911.221.122.537.520.5
Total Yield6.4%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield1.2%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.4%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.00.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E-0.00.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

BRCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBrady HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn0.1%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%0.3%
3M Rtn3.7%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%5.4%
6M Rtn17.0%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%16.1%
12M Rtn9.8%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%13.0%
3Y Rtn78.7%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%80.0%
1M Excs Rtn-3.3%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-2.8%
3M Excs Rtn-0.6%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%1.1%
6M Excs Rtn4.7%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%3.8%
12M Excs Rtn-7.5%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.1%
3Y Excs Rtn2.6%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%0.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Safety and Facility Identification607609   
Product Identification274259   
Wire Identification228209   
Healthcare Identification142145   
People Identification90109   
Single Segment  1,302  
Identification Solutions   842785
Workplace Safety   303297
Total1,3411,3321,3021,1451,081


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$80.05 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.8 
First Trading Date09/07/1984 
Distance from 52W High-2.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$77.79$73.14
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA2.9%9.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility20.1%24.7%
Downside Capture17.5765.60
Upside Capture31.2364.52
Correlation (SPY)23.5%52.0%
BRC Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.590.420.620.720.670.62
Up Beta0.550.951.621.520.670.65
Down Beta0.200.170.020.190.650.62
Up Capture109%44%57%70%56%33%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days10232966127389
Down Capture41%33%63%63%77%80%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days9173258119358

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of BRC With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 BRCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return9.5%19.3%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility24.7%18.8%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.320.800.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 59.7%52.1%2.8%13.5%57.6%17.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of BRC With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 BRCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return12.3%13.8%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility24.0%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.460.650.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 56.1%48.4%1.7%9.0%42.9%20.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of BRC With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 BRCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return15.0%13.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility27.6%19.9%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.550.600.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 63.0%57.1%-1.7%17.9%50.9%14.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity319,233
Short Interest: % Change Since 1130202585.6%
Average Daily Volume217,552
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.47
Basic Shares Quantity47,273,000
Short % of Basic Shares0.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/17/2025-2.4%3.8%8.8%
9/4/20256.5%0.8%0.7%
5/16/2025-6.2%-8.4%-11.1%
2/21/2025-6.8%-2.4%-5.4%
11/18/2024-5.5%-1.9%2.3%
9/6/20240.5%1.0%4.0%
5/22/202411.4%9.8%9.8%
2/22/2024-5.3%-7.9%-6.3%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121213
# Negative121211
Median Positive2.3%4.4%4.0%
Median Negative-3.5%-4.5%-5.4%
Max Positive11.4%12.3%9.8%
Max Negative-6.9%-9.5%-23.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
103120251117202510-Q 10/31/2025
7312025904202510-K 7/31/2025
4302025516202510-Q 4/30/2025
1312025221202510-Q 1/31/2025
103120241118202410-Q 10/31/2024
7312024906202410-K 7/31/2024
4302024522202410-Q 4/30/2024
1312024222202410-Q 1/31/2024
103120231116202310-Q 10/31/2023
7312023905202310-K 7/31/2023
4302023518202310-Q 4/30/2023
1312023224202310-Q 1/31/2023
103120221117202210-Q 10/31/2022
7312022901202210-K 7/31/2022
4302022526202210-Q 4/30/2022
1312022217202210-Q 1/31/2022

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Shaller RussellPresident & CEO11262025Sell81.2517,1301,391,81211,490,456Form
1RICHARDSON BRADLEY C 11242025Sell78.331,00078,33057,416Form