BCBrunswick Corporation exhibits a mixed investment profile. While fundamentally sound with a consistent dividend, its recent performance and valuation metrics suggest a cautious approach. Technicals indicate a bearish short-term trend. Suitable for income-focused investors with a long-term perspective.
Brunswick operates in the marine and recreation sector, benefiting from increasing disposable income and leisure spending. However, it faces headwinds from economic slowdowns and supply chain disruptions. ESG initiatives are present but not a primary differentiator.
Brunswick demonstrates solid profitability and a stable balance sheet, although revenue and net income have seen declines from recent peaks. The company offers a consistent dividend.
The stock is experiencing a significant decline, trading below key moving averages. Momentum indicators are mixed, but the overall trend suggests downward pressure.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Leisure & Recreation Demand | 80 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 50 |
| Supply Chain & Manufacturing | 60 |
| ESG Integration | 55 |
| Innovation in Marine Tech | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 40 |
| Profitability | 45 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 60 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Dividend Yield | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 40 |
| Performance | 60 |
Positive EPS Surprises
Brunswick Corporation (BC) has demonstrated a strong track record of beating earnings per share (EPS) estimates in most recent quarters, with a notable surprise of 144.01% in Q2 2025.
Attractive P/E Ratio (Historical Context)
The trailing P/E ratio of 67.49 for BC is high, but historical data shows P/E ratios as low as 5.8 in 2022. This suggests potential for revaluation if earnings improve or market conditions stabilize.
Recent EPS Misses
Brunswick Corporation missed EPS estimates in Q4 2024 (-2.82%) and Q3 2024 (-5.36%), indicating potential operational challenges or forecasting inaccuracies.
High Forward P/E
The P/E ratio for FY2024 is 32.2 and for FY2025 is projected to be 173.7 (Q1 2025), which are significantly higher than historical levels, suggesting the stock might be overvalued relative to its current earnings.
August 2025
20
Ex-Dividend Date
September 2025
15
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
23
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.21
A: $0.95
L: $0.79
H: 1.31B
A: 1.26B
L: 1.19B
Brunswick Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets recreation products in the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Propulsion, Engine P&A, Navico Group, and Boat. The Propulsion segment provides outboard, sterndrive, inboard engines, propulsion-related controls, rigging, and propellers for boat builders through marine retail dealers under the Mercury, Mercury MerCruiser, Mariner, Mercury Racing, Mercury Diesel, Avator, and Fliteboard brands. The Engine P&A segment offers engine parts and consumables, electrical products, boat parts and systems, and engine oils and lubricants through aftermarket retailers, dealers, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers for marine and non-marine markets under the Mercury, Mercury Precision Parts, Quicksilver, and Seachoice brands; and distributes marine parts and accessories. The Navico Group segment provides products and systems for the marine, recreational vehicle (RV), specialty vehicle, mobile, and industrial markets, as well as aftermarket channels; and marine electronics, sensors, control systems, instruments, power systems, and general accessories under the Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, Mastervolt, MotorGuide, Progressive Industries, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad, and Whale brand names. The Boat segment offers Sea Ray sport boats and cruisers; Bayliner sport cruisers, runabouts, and Heyday wake boats; Boston Whaler fiberglass offshore boats; Lund fiberglass fishing boats; Crestliner, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft aluminum fishing, utility, pontoon, and deck boats; Thunder Jet heavy-gauge aluminum boats; Veer recreational and fishing boats; and the freedom boat club, dealer services, and technology to the marine industry through dealers and distributors. Brunswick Corporation was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Mettawa, Illinois.
63.82 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for BC have a max estimate of 88.00 and a min estimate of 43.00.