Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) Stock

BROWN & BROWN INC

Brown & Brown

Brown & Brown Inc is a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs, and service. The Company markets and sells insurance products and services, in the property, casualty, and employee benefits areas. It provides customers with non-investment insurance contracts, as well as other targeted, customized risk management products and services. It has four reportable segments; the Retail segment; the Programs segment; the Wholesale Brokerage segment and; the Services segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment which provides insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public, and Others through automobile dealer services F&I businesses. Its geographic area is U.S., U.K., the Republic of Ireland, Canada, and Others.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Robert Cox downgrades Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $126 to $119.

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Goldman Sachs Downgrades Brown & Brown to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $119

Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.81% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.35%. Currently, Brown &amp; Brown has a market capitalization of $31.97 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BRO: If an investor had bought $1000 of BRO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,938.87 today based on a price of $111.53 for BRO at the time of writing.
<h3>Brown &amp; Brown's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746738017_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Brown & Brown Stock In The Last 5 Years

Brown &amp; Brown's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.16% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.74 million shares sold short, which is 2.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.09 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Brown &amp; Brown Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Brown &amp; Brown has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Brown &amp; Brown's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Brown &amp; Brown's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.47%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What Does the Market Think About Brown & Brown?

J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>), and Timothy Parkman, owner of Tim Parkman, Inc. ("TPI"), today announced that a Bridge Specialty Group company and subsidiary of Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. has acquired the assets of TPI.
Established in 2002, TPI is a full-service wholesale insurance brokerage located in Clinton, Mississippi. TPI was founded with a mission to provide all customers with consistently superior service while sustaining positive underwriting results. Initially focused on personal lines, TPI has expanded into commercial lines and leverages its proprietary state-of-the-art technology platform to deliver premier service to its network of over 5,000 retail agents. TPI will continue to operate from Clinton, Mississippi, under the leadership of President Mike Leach. Tim Parkman will continue with the business, providing oversight and support. Mike Leach will report to Jason Haupt, regional president of Bridge Specialty Group's Mid-Atlantic and Delta region.

Brown & Brown's Bridge Specialty Buys Tim Parkman, Expanding Wholesale Insurance Services

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $102 to $100.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Underperform on Brown & Brown, Lowers Price Target to $100

U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses for the third consecutive month as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs.
The S&amp;P 500 fell around 0.8% in April, while the Dow tumbled 3.2% for the period. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.9% for the month.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Jay McCanless
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wedbush</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Upgraded rating on Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPH#NYSE">TPH</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and increased the price target from $38 to $43 on April 28. This analyst sees around 41% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 24, Tri Pointe Homes reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
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Analyst: Doug Anmuth
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<li>Analyst Firm: JP Morgan</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) and boosted the price target from $640 to $670 on April 30. This analyst sees around 9% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Spotify reported worse-than-expected first-quarter EPS.</li>
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Analyst: Lloyd Walmsley 
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<li>Analyst Firm: UBS</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Neutral rating on Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) and cut the price target from $18 to $15 on April 28. This analyst sees around 20% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Tripadvisor will post its first-quarter results on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
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Analyst: Zachary Fadem
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) and cut the price target from $165 to $150 on April 30. This analyst sees around 10% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Brinker International posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.</li>
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Analyst: Mark Hughes
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<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 83%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and cut the price target from $138 to $130 on April 30. This analyst sees around 18% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 28, Brown &amp; Brown reported a first-quarter adjusted EPS miss.</li>
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Truist Securities analyst Mark Hughes maintains Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $138 to $130.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Brown & Brown, Lowers Price Target to $130

Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.5%. Currently, Brown &amp; Brown has a market capitalization of $31.35 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BRO: If an investor had bought $1000 of BRO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,074.78 today based on a price of $109.37 for BRO at the time of writing.
<h3>Brown &amp; Brown's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746028816_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Brown & Brown 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wall Street rose modestly by midday Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest developments in trade negotiations and awaited a wave of key economic data and corporate earnings set for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45072497/us-trade-deficit-explodes-to-record-162-billion-in-march-as-import-frenzy-precedes-trumps-tariff-barrage">release later this week.</a>
President Donald Trump is <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-automakers-factories-relief-25a400c98e02c01c8c54502384e267e1">expected</a> to unveil a new executive order on auto tariffs later today. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent added that the administration is pursuing bilateral trade agreements with 17 major partners, excluding China.
The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.4%, putting it on track for a sixth consecutive gain—its longest winning streak since November 2024.
In the bond market, U.S. Treasuries extended their rally, with yields falling for a sixth straight session. The yield on the 10-year benchmark dropped to 4.17%, marking a two-week low.
Gold prices slipped 0.6% to $3,325 per ounce, while WTI crude oil futures fell 2.4% to $60 per barrel, the lowest level in two weeks. Oil prices are under pressure from escalating global trade tensions and weaker U.S. economic data, and crude is now on track for a 15% decline in April—its steepest monthly drop since 2021.
Bitcoin traded little changed, around $95,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,513.32</td>
<td>+285.73</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,548.89</td>
<td>+20.14</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,468.38</td>
<td>+41.09</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,969.38</td>
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<td>0.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:40 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.4% up to $552.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.7% to $404.9.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.3% higher to $473.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $195.96.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings report included:
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<li>Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>): down 6.3%</li>
<li>Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>): up 0.9%</li>
<li>F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>): down 6.7%</li>
<li>Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>): down 1.0%</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>): up 2.7%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): up 5.0%</li>
<li>American Tower Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>): up 4.3%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>): down 7.7%</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>): up 6.1%</li>
<li>Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>): up 2.2%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 1.6%</li>
<li>Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>): down 1.6%</li>
<li>United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): up 1.9%</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): up 0.8%</li>
<li>Sysco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Xylem Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Corning, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Paccar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>A.O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOS#NYSE">AOS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>): up 0.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): down 1.4%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>), Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), Extendicare Inc. (TSE: EXE), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>), PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>), Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>), ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>), Regency Centers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>), and Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>).
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Brown & Brown sharse are trading lower after the company reported a Q1 adjusted EPS miss.

Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.30 by 0.77 percent. This is a 13.16 percent increase over earnings of $1.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.40 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 11.61 percent increase over sales of $1.26 billion the same period last year.

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Brown & Brown Q1 Adj. EPS $1.29 Misses $1.30 Estimate, Sales $1.40B Inline

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• Kandi Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNDI#NASDAQ">KNDI</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• SuperCom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCB#NASDAQ">SPCB</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.46 per share on revenue of $6.48 million. 
• Provident Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROV#NASDAQ">PROV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $9.86 million. 
• Toyo Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYO#NASDAQ">TOYO</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• InMode (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INMD#NASDAQ">INMD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $77.57 million. 
• BankUnited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKU#NYSE">BKU</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $263.57 million. 
• Alliance Res Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARLP#NASDAQ">ARLP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $556.31 million. 
• Roper Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.75 per share on revenue of $1.89 billion. 
• Revvity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVTY#NYSE">RVTY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $662.30 million. 
• Opera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NASDAQ">OPRA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $132.48 million. 
• Silicom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILC#NASDAQ">SILC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.37 per share on revenue of $14.37 million. 
• Rithm Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPT#NYSE">RPT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Fomento Economico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMX#NYSE">FMX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.04 per share on revenue of $1.12 billion. 
• Perfect (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $16.16 million. 
• Bank of Marin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRC#NASDAQ">BMRC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $27.99 million. 
• Cemex (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CX#NYSE">CX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $3.85 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBIN#NASDAQ">MBIN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $169.00 million. 
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• SunCar Tech Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDA#NASDAQ">SDA</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
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• Beyond (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.63 per share on revenue of $288.13 million. 
• Sanmina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANM#NASDAQ">SANM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $1.97 billion. 
• Firstsun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSUN#NASDAQ">FSUN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CVR Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVI#NYSE">CVI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.75 per share on revenue of $1.65 billion. 
• Leggett &amp; Platt (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEG#NYSE">LEG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $1.02 billion. 
• Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $2.37 billion. 
• Harmonic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $127.51 million. 
• Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FISI#NASDAQ">FISI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $56.32 million. 
• Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share on revenue of $6.12 billion. 
• Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Crane (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CR#NYSE">CR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.30 per share on revenue of $546.93 million. 
• Ameris (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABCB#NYSE">ABCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $276.83 million. 
• Rambus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMBS#NASDAQ">RMBS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $162.83 million. 
• PotlatchDeltic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCH#NASDAQ">PCH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $243.68 million. 
• Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CINF#NASDAQ">CINF</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.52 per share on revenue of $2.71 billion. 
• F5 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.22 per share on revenue of $703.63 million. 
• NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.60 per share on revenue of $2.83 billion. 
• Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.50 per share on revenue of $1.24 billion. 
• Gerdau (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGB#NYSE">GGB</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Alexandria Real Estate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.29 per share on revenue of $758.46 million. 
• Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $7.31 billion. 
• Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $1.41 billion. 
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• Solaris Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEI#NYSE">SEI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $119.20 million. 
• SBA Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NASDAQ">SBAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.32 per share on revenue of $661.98 million. 
• CVR Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAN#NYSE">UAN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CNO Finl Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNO#NYSE">CNO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $975.80 million. 
• UFP Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPI#NASDAQ">UFPI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.57 per share on revenue of $1.61 billion. 
• Woodward (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.46 per share on revenue of $838.72 million. 
• Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSD#NYSE">SSD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $544.94 million. 
• Teradyne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $680.54 million. 
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• Piedmont Office Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDM#NYSE">PDM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $141.29 million. 
• Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $334.61 million. 
• Universal Health Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.38 per share on revenue of $4.16 billion. 
• COPT Defense Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDP#NYSE">CDP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $185.78 million. 
• Crown Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.23 per share on revenue of $2.82 billion. 
• Noble Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NE#NYSE">NE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $863.31 million. 
• Amkor Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
• NOV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOV#NYSE">NOV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $2.10 billion. 
• Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWBI#NASDAQ">NWBI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $142.16 million. 
• RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBB#NASDAQ">RBB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $28.98 million. 
• Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBRT#NYSE">FBRT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $53.04 million. 
• Netstreit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTST#NYSE">NTST</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $44.21 million. 
• Enterprise Finl Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSC#NASDAQ">EFSC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Alerus Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALRS#NASDAQ">ALRS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $66.19 million. 
• Ultra Clean Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCTT#NASDAQ">UCTT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $561.40 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 28, 2025

Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2025-04-28. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Brown &amp; Brown to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.28.
The announcement from Brown &amp; Brown is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.09, which was followed by a 2.61% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Brown &amp; Brown's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>0.88</td>
<td>1.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.86</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>0.93</td>
<td>1.14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745589776_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Brown &amp; Brown's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Brown &amp; Brown were trading at $117.76 as of April 24. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 37.65%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Brown &amp; Brown</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Brown &amp; Brown.
Brown &amp; Brown has received a total of 9 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Neutral. With an average one-year price target of $120.0, the consensus suggests a potential 1.9% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Willis Towers Watson, Baldwin Insurance and Abacus Global Management, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Willis Towers Watson, with an average 1-year price target of $363.75, suggesting a potential 208.89% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Baldwin Insurance, with an average 1-year price target of $41.0, suggesting a potential 65.18% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Abacus Global Management, with an average 1-year price target of $11.5, suggesting a potential 90.23% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peers Comparative Analysis Summary</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Willis Towers Watson, Baldwin Insurance and Abacus Global Management are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brown &amp; Brown</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>12.04%</td>
<td>$506M</td>
<td>3.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Willis Towers Watson</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>4.15%</td>
<td>$1.67B</td>
<td>16.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Baldwin Insurance</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>14.86%</td>
<td>$44.98M</td>
<td>-3.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abacus Global Management</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>40.16%</td>
<td>$29.49M</td>
<td>-5.35%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Brown &amp; Brown ranks in the middle for revenue growth among its peers. It has the lowest gross profit and return on equity compared to others.
<h3>Discovering Brown &amp; Brown: A Closer Look</h3>
Brown &amp; Brown Inc is a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs, and service. The Company markets and sells insurance products and services, in the property, casualty, and employee benefits areas. It provides customers with non-investment insurance contracts, as well as other targeted, customized risk management products and services. It has four reportable segments; the Retail segment; the Programs segment; the Wholesale Brokerage segment and; the Services segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment which provides insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public, and Others through automobile dealer services F&amp;I businesses. Its geographic area is U.S., U.K., the Republic of Ireland, Canada, and Others.
<h3>Brown &amp; Brown's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Brown &amp; Brown's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 12.04% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Brown &amp; Brown's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 19.01%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Brown &amp; Brown's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.21%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Brown &amp; Brown's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.18%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Brown &amp; Brown's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.63.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRO/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Brown &amp; Brown visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For Brown & Brown

U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 500 points during the session. The 30-stock index recorded losses for the third day, while all three major indices closed the holiday-shortened trading week on a lower note.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on O&#8217;Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) and increased the price target from $1,425 to $1,550 on April 16. This analyst sees around 12% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: O&#8217;Reilly Automotive will release first quarter results on Wednesday, April 23.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Eric Ross
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JMP Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Market Outperform rating on Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>) and cut the price target from $59 to $55 on April 17. This analyst sees around 35% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Red Rock Resorts will release financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, May 1.</li>
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Analyst: Mark Hughes 
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and raised the price target from $118 to $138 on April 15. This analyst sees around 18% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Brown &amp; Brown will release its first-quarter earnings on Monday, April 28, after the close of the market.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Patrick Brown
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Raymond James</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 83%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Outperform rating on CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) and cut the price target from $34 to $33 on April 17. This analyst sees around 19% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 16, CSX reported quarterly GAAP earnings of 34 cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 37 cents.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Paul Newsome
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 83%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Initiated coverage on Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOW#NYSE">BOW</a>) with an Overweight rating and a price target of $44 on April 16. This analyst sees around 9% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Bowhead Specialty Holdings will release financial results for the first quarter before the market opens on Tuesday, May 6.</li>
</ul>
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Brown &amp; Brown's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.35 million shares sold short, which is 2.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.33 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Brown &amp; Brown Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744815671_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Brown &amp; Brown has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Brown &amp; Brown's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Brown &amp; Brown's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.47%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Brown & Brown?

Truist Securities analyst Mark Hughes maintains Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $118 to $138.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Brown & Brown, Raises Price Target to $138

Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $119 to $121.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Brown & Brown, Raises Price Target to $121

Jefferies analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $105 to $109.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Brown & Brown, Raises Price Target to $109

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