BRCIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Brady Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $110 — +30.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
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): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BRC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | $103 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Sept 2025 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | $0.60 → $0.70 |
| 2 Jan 2024 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2022 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Jan 2022 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 June 2021 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 11 Sept 2020 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 June 2020 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 22 May 2020 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 16 Mar 2020 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 22 Nov 2019 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 31 Oct 2019 | Northcoast | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 31 Oct 2019 | Northcoast Research | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 9 Sept 2019 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 9 Sept 2019 | Bank of America | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 18 Sept 2018 | Sidoti & Co. | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 17 Sept 2018 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 17 Sept 2018 | Bank of America | Maintains | Underperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Brady Corp. returned +15.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $4.0B and an enterprise value of $3.9B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 19.8×; forward P/E: 11.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.15%, paying out 23% of earnings.
Brady Corp. employs 6,325 people — $263K of revenue per employee.
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Brady's 2026 outlook centers on integrating the Honeywell PSS business, with annual synergies targeted at $25 million. The excerpt also notes potential debt and short-term execution risks from the acquisition.
Why it matters — BRC watchers may weigh the targeted synergies against the debt and integration risks associated with the PSS acquisition.
A Seeking Alpha weekly summary covers dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of October 4.
Why it matters — Brady Corp. watchers may find this relevant as it tracks dividend changes and ex-dividend dates among dividend-paying companies in this group.
Brady Corporation announced the sale of its French first-aid company Securimed SAS to Safe Life International for approximately EUR 53 million (approximately USD 59 million). The sale was announced on October 1, 2026.
Why it matters — The divestiture affects Brady's business portfolio and could be relevant for investors tracking the company's strategic asset management.
The article examines Brady Corporation's shift from a debt-free balance sheet to a $1.4 billion transaction valued at 8x EBITDA, representing a significant change in its capital structure approach.
Why it matters — BRC watchers would care because the move from a no-debt position to a substantial leveraged acquisition marks a notable strategic and financial risk shift for the company.
Brady executives outlined strategy after completing its August acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business, now rebranded as Intelligent Productivity Solutions. CEO Vineet Nargolwala called it Brady's largest transaction in over a century and said it expands the company's industrial technology capabilities, product portfolio, and addressable markets.
Why it matters — The Honeywell IPS acquisition significantly broadens Brady's product portfolio and addressable market, signaling a major strategic expansion for the company.
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.
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. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Brady Corp. ranks 96 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +30.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Brady Corp. 96 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Brady Corp. returned +15.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 6 Oct 2026): "Brady's 2026 Outlook: Integration of PSS Business Targets $25 Million in Annual Synergies". Brady's 2026 outlook centers on integrating the Honeywell PSS business, with annual synergies targeted at $25 million. The excerpt also notes potential debt and short-term execution risks from the acquisition.
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
