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BRC Stock Forecast: Brady Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$87
+1.20% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Brady Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $110 — +26.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
97 / 100
Median analyst target
$110
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$436.9M+10.0% y/y
Operating income$60.1M
Net income$45.6M
Free cash flow$60.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.8%
1M
−8.5%
YTD
+11.9%
1Y
+10.2%
From 52W high
−11.5%
From 52W low
+22.9%
$71
$98
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BRC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Brady Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
97 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Issuance
95
Revisions
92
Quality
88
Momentum
78
Value
74
Growth
69
Accruals
37
Size
26

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (37): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BRC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BRC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BRCHigh $111Median $110Low $109

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $109Median $110High $111

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 June 2026Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy$103
29 Jan 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainsHold—
5 Sept 2025Freedom BrokerDowngradeHold$0.60 → $0.70
2 Jan 2024B of A SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
18 Feb 2022Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight—
10 Jan 2022Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
8 June 2021Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight—
11 Sept 2020Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
4 June 2020B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
22 May 2020Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
16 Mar 2020Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
14 Jan 2020Wells FargoDowngradeUnderweight—
22 Nov 2019Wells FargoMaintainsMarket Perform—
31 Oct 2019NorthcoastDowngradeNeutral—
31 Oct 2019Northcoast ResearchDowngradeNeutral—
9 Sept 2019B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
9 Sept 2019Bank of AmericaMaintainsUnderperform—
18 Sept 2018Sidoti & Co.DowngradeNeutral—
17 Sept 2018B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
17 Sept 2018Bank of AmericaMaintainsUnderperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BRC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

BRC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Brady Corp. returned +10.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BRC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BRCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BRC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+7.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Brady Corp. (BRC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / book
3.0×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.6×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.0%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−8.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Gross margin
52.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.7%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Net margin
12.4%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.1%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.4%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 25% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Brady Corp. (BRC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Brady Corp. has a market value of $4.1B and an enterprise value of $4.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 10.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $205.4M, a 12.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.31.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $192.7M.

  • Brady Corp. spent $42.2M on share buybacks and $46.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 46.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 20.2×; forward P/E: 12.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.13%, paying out 23% of earnings.

  • Brady Corp. employs 6,325 people — $263K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BRC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSecurity & Protection Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BRCBrady Corp.$4.1B
97
GEOThe GEO Group, Inc.$4.2B
89
BCOThe Brink's Co.$4.6B
86
CXWCoreCivic, Inc.$3.4B
87
ADTADT, Inc.$5.2B
95
MSAMSA Safety, Inc.$7.1B
94
NSSCNapco Security Technologies, Inc.$1.3B
87

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Brady Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BRC news & analysis

Dividend Announcements: August 29 - September 4, 2026

Seeking Alpha · 13 Sept 2026positive

In a Seeking Alpha review of dividend announcements from August 29 to September 4, 2026, Brady Corp. (BRC) was identified as one of only two Investment Grade stocks among the week's announcers, both trading near fair value with robust safety profiles. The article noted five stocks announced dividend increases, one cut, and one special during the week.

Why it matters — BRC watchers would care because BRC was singled out among the week's dividend announcers as an Investment Grade stock with a robust safety profile trading near fair value, contrasted with other companies facing safety deterioration or notable concerns.

Brady Corporation (BRC) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 3 Sept 2026neutral

Brady Corporation held its Q4 2026 earnings call, the transcript of which was published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's fourth-quarter financial results and outlook discussion.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript offers BRC watchers a direct account of management's commentary on the company's latest quarterly performance.

Brady Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 3 Sept 2026positive

Brady reported record revenue and adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2026, marking its sixth consecutive year of record earnings, supported by printer and specialty adhesive-material sales that drove organic growth and margin expansion. The company also outlined its first full-year outlook following the acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business, now called Intelligent Productivity Solutions.

Why it matters — BRC watchers would note the company's continued record earnings trend and the first full-year outlook that reflects the integration of the acquired Honeywell business.

Brady Corporation Reports 2026 Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Sept 2026positive

Brady Corporation reported its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results, achieving record annual revenue and record adjusted diluted earnings per share. The company also completed its transformational acquisition of Honeywell Technologies' Productivity Solutions and Services business on August 3, 2026, and announced fiscal year 2027 guidance with adjusted diluted EPS expected to grow 23% at the midpoint of its guidance range.

Why it matters — These results mark record financial performance and the close of a major acquisition that positions the company for continued growth, with official guidance indicating significant EPS expansion in fiscal 2027.

Brady Corporation increases its dividend to shareholders for the 41st consecutive year

GlobeNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026positive

Brady Corporation's Board of Directors approved an increase in its annual dividend from $0.98 to $1.00 per share on September 1, 2026. A quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid on October 30, 2026, representing the 41st consecutive annual increase in dividends.

Why it matters — For a BRC watcher, this marks the 41st consecutive year of dividend increases, demonstrating a long record of consistent returns to shareholders.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BRC stock

What is the BRC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Brady Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $110, with estimates ranging from $109 to $111. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BRC stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Brady Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Brady Corp. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BRC?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Brady Corp. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will BRC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +26.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Brady Corp. 97 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BRC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Brady Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BRC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $109 to $111 over the next 12 months.

How has BRC stock performed over the past year?

Brady Corp. returned +10.2% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Brady Corp. do?

Brady Corporation Class A Nonvoting Common Stock represents ownership in Brady Corporation, a global provider of identification and workplace safety solutions. Brady Corporation designs and supplies products used to identify, protect, and track people, premises, products, and equipment across industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial environments.

What is the latest news on BRC?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 13 Sept 2026): "Dividend Announcements: August 29 - September 4, 2026". In a Seeking Alpha review of dividend announcements from August 29 to September 4, 2026, Brady Corp. (BRC) was identified as one of only two Investment Grade stocks among the week's announcers, both trading near fair value with robust safety profiles. The article noted five stocks announced dividend increases, one cut, and one special during the week.

Company

About Brady Corp.

Brady Corporation Class A Nonvoting Common Stock represents ownership in Brady Corporation, a global provider of identification and workplace safety solutions. Brady Corporation designs and supplies products used to identify, protect, and track people, premises, products, and equipment across industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial environments. Its current portfolio includes labels, signs, printers, software, safety devices, and related identification systems that support compliance, asset management, and operational efficiency. The company serves customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia through its Identification Solutions and Workplace Safety business segments. Brady Corporation plays a specialized role in the market by providing mission-critical tools that help organizations improve visibility, safety, and traceability in daily operations.

CEO Mr. Vineet A. Nargolwala · 6,325 employees · United States · https://www.bradyid.com