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Brown & Brown (BRO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$112.44 +2.09 (+1.89%)
(As of 11/8/2024 ET)

Brown & Brown - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
7

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Brown & Brown in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for BRO.

Consensus Price Target

$106.50
-5.28% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Brown & Brown, the average price target is $106.50. The highest price target for BRO is $120.00, while the lowest price target for BRO is $83.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.28% from the current price of $112.44.
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BRO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/9/23 to 11/8/24
1 Month Ago
10/10/23 to 10/9/24
3 Months Ago
8/11/23 to 8/10/24
1 Year Ago
11/9/22 to 11/9/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$106.50$103.83$97.40$76.00
Forecasted Upside-5.28% Downside-1.91% Downside-2.91% Downside5.85% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

BRO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BRO Price Targets by Month

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Brown & Brown Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBrown & BrownFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.48
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHold
Predicted Upside-5.73% Downside10.69% Upside7.07% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/30/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$113.00 ➝ $118.00+12.18%
10/30/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$116.00 ➝ $118.00+12.18%
10/10/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$108.00 ➝ $117.00+13.68%
10/10/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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E. Greenspan
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$112.00 ➝ $114.00+9.37%
10/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$98.00 ➝ $104.00-1.78%
9/24/2024Argus
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K. Heal
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Initiated CoverageBuy$120.00+17.41%
9/4/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$108.00+2.04%
7/26/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$86.00 ➝ $92.00-5.57%
7/25/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $110.00+11.51%
7/9/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$91.00 ➝ $94.00+4.03%
5/31/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$94.00 ➝ $100.00+12.06%
1/8/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$84.00 ➝ $83.00+19.25%
1/19/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$67.00+11.18%
11/22/2022Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight$69.00 ➝ $65.00+12.07%

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Should I Buy Brown & Brown Stock? BRO Pros and Cons Explained

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Brown & Brown
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Brown & Brown, Inc.:

  • Brown & Brown, Inc. stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching $103.60 on October 10, 2024, indicating positive momentum.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of $29.55 billion, reflecting stability and potential for growth.
  • Analysts have given Brown & Brown, Inc. a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of $117.00, suggesting further upside potential.
  • Brown & Brown, Inc. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, indicating a healthy financial structure.
  • The company's consistent performance and positive ratings from analysts make it a favorable choice for investors seeking growth opportunities in the financial services sector.

Brown & Brown
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Brown & Brown, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock price of Brown & Brown, Inc. experienced a recent decline of 2.1% on October 10, 2024, which may indicate short-term volatility.
  • Despite the positive ratings, there is a risk associated with the stock market's unpredictability, which could impact the company's performance.
  • Some analysts have issued a sell rating for Brown & Brown, Inc., suggesting a cautious approach for investors.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 31.88 and PEG ratio of 2.40 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued, posing a risk for potential investors.
  • Investors should consider the competitive landscape and regulatory environment in the insurance industry, where Brown & Brown, Inc. operates, as factors that could affect its future performance.

BRO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Brown & Brown is $106.50, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $83.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Brown & Brown in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BRO shares.

According to analysts, Brown & Brown's stock has a predicted downside of -5.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Brown & Brown's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Brown & Brown has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Brown & Brown more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Brown & Brown is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BRO compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BRO) was last updated on 11/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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