Brady Corporation

Brady Corporation

BRC
Brady CorporationUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
86.94
USD
+1.04
- -
4.10BMarket Cap
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
23.62
22.85
22.17
21.81
22.72
22.07
20.49
22
25.37
26.86
27.88
31.77
- -
35.14
Basic EPS, GAAP
-0.89
0.06
1.57
1.86
1.75
2.48
2.11
2.48
2.91
3.51
4.08
3.96
- -
4.33
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.96
1.3
2.41
2.52
2.35
2.46
2.15
3.43
1.47
3.83
3.64
3.22
- -
4.07
Dividend per Share
0.78
0.8
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.85
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.92
0.94
0.96
- -
0.98
Book Value per Share
14.28
11.45
11.96
13.63
14.48
16.05
16.6
18.5
18.26
20.41
22.42
25.33
28.95
28.95
Tangible Book Value per Share
2.48
1.67
2.26
4.08
5.58
7.62
8.17
4.93
5.02
6.92
8.94
8.71
12.23
12.23
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
52
51
51
51
52
53
53
52
51
50
48
48
- -
47
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,225
1,172
1,121
1,113
1,174
1,161
1,081
1,145
1,302
1,332
1,341
1,514
1,662
1,662
Operating Margin (%)
9.99
8.45
10.52
11.77
13.01
13.99
14.04
14.6
14.82
16.91
18.15
15.63
15.86
15.86
Depreciation Expense
45
39
32
27
25
24
23
25
34
32
30
41
45
45
Net Income, GAAP
-46
3
80
96
91
131
112
130
150
175
197
189
205
205
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
80.39
26.74
24.47
40.1
20.28
20.09
20.82
21.88
22.53
20.43
20.18
20.83
20.83
Profit Margin (%)
-3.75
0.25
7.15
8.59
7.76
11.31
10.39
11.33
11.52
13.13
14.7
12.5
12.36
12.36
Working Capital
172
187
241
221
280
331
324
208
243
267
335
292
333
333
LT Debt
159
201
212
105
53
- -
32
66
114
66
116
143
67
67
Total Equity
733
588
604
700
752
851
863
963
911
991
1,067
1,192
1,358
1,358
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
2.08
10.27
12.01
11.22
15.03
13.26
13.39
14.29
16.28
16.84
14.64
14.73
14.73
Return on Capital (%)
- -
0.56
10.33
12.26
11.53
15.66
12.6
13.28
14.46
16.82
17.61
15.16
15.26
15.26
Return on Common Equity (%)
-5.88
0.45
13.32
14.55
12.43
16.27
13.02
14.11
15.92
18.3
19.1
16.69
16.05
16.05

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jan'26
Apr'26
Jul'26
ST Debt
17
16
17
LT Borrowings
79
27
15
LT Finance Leases
49
45
52
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
47
47
47
Market Capitalization
4,083
3,861
4,421

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jan'26
Apr'26
Jul'26
Total Current Assets
662
679
689
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
176
175
187
Accounts Receivable, Net
243
266
261
Inventories
226
220
225
Total Current Liabilities
311
338
356
Payables & Accruals
126
136
138
ST Debt
17
16
17
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
8.62%
7.33%
13.87%
Free Cash Flow
15.11%
19.94%
25.41%
Net Income, GAAP
10.93%
9.91%
8.52%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
4.21%
7.88%
9.78%
Total Cash Common Dividend
1.28%
0.21%
1.35%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
332
323
343
343
1,341
2025
377
357
383
397
1,514
2026
405
384
435
437
1,662

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.96
0.9
1.06
- -
4.08
2025
0.96
0.84
1.1
1.05
3.96
2026
1.13
1.02
1.22
0.97
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.23
0.23
0.23
- -
0.94
2025
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.96
2026
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
- -

Company Description

CEO
Vineet Nargolwala
Full Time Employees
6,325
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Security & Protection Services
Address
6555 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee WI United States of America 53223
IPO Date
Oct 31, 1986
Business
Brady Corporation stands as a global leader in providing specialized solutions for identification and workplace safety, dedicated to safeguarding facilities, goods, and personnel across various international markets. The company's Identification Solutions segment delivers a comprehensive range of offerings, including high-performance labels, signage, advanced printing systems, and accompanying software. This segment encompasses products such as RFID and barcode scanning technologies for precise product identification, supporting brand integrity, tracking items through manufacturing processes, and managing finished inventory. It also provides specialized solutions for cable and wire marking, featuring portable printers, wire markers, and tags, alongside identity management products like badges, lanyards, secure card printing systems, and access control software for personnel. Furthermore, this division extends into healthcare with patient wristbands and labels crucial for patient tracking and safety, particularly in laboratory environments for specimen management. Customers within diverse sectors such as industrial and electronic manufacturing, healthcare, chemical, oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, government, and telecommunications procure these solutions through an integrated network of distributors, direct sales, and digital channels. Separately, the Workplace Safety segment offers an array of essential safety and compliance tools. This includes safety and informational signs, various tags, durable labels, floor and pipe markings, spill containment systems, lockout/tagout devices, first aid supplies, and personal protective equipment. It also provides software and services tailored for safety compliance assessments, procedural documentation, and employee training. This segment caters to a broad clientele across processing, governmental, educational, construction, and utility industries, among others, leveraging catalog and digital platforms for distribution. Brady Corporation's strategic focus on innovation is evident in recent developments, including the August 2025 acquisition of MECCO Partners, LLC, which bolstered its capabilities in industrial direct part marking, encompassing laser engraving and pin marking technologies. This acquisition builds on the integration of Gravotech in fiscal year 2025, further enhancing Brady's comprehensive marking solutions. The company also recently launched new products like the i7500 industrial label printer, noted for its speed and versatility in high-volume labeling applications. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the organization, established in 1914, continues its commitment to enhancing safety, productivity, and performance for its global customer base. In its first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending October 31, 2025, Brady reported sales of $405.3 million, marking a 7.5 percent increase year-over-year, and an adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.21, reflecting an 8.0 percent growth. The company has also maintained a consistent return to shareholders, increasing its dividend for the 40th consecutive year in September 2025.

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