BRO’s 0.77% Rally on $382M Volume Hits 305th Market Rank as Analysts Target $114.69 and Q1 Revenue Surpasses $1.29B

On August 7, 2025, Brown & Brown (BRO) closed at $92.51, rising 0.77% with a trading volume of $382 million, ranking 305th in market activity. The stock recently touched a 52-week low of $90.38, with analysts issuing seven "buy" and seven "hold" ratings, averaging a $114.69 price target. Quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share exceeded estimates, and revenue grew 9.1% year-over-year to $1.29 billion. Institutional investors, including Parnassus Investments and First Trust Advisors, increased holdings in Q1 and Q4, collectively adding over $899 million in stake value.

Technical indicators show mixed signals. The stock trades below its 50-day ($105.87) and 200-day ($111.05) moving averages, with a bearish MACD and RSI at oversold levels (22). Short-term momentum suggests a potential rebound near $92.24, but long-term averages above current prices indicate a broader sell bias. Analysts highlight a $0.15 per share dividend on August 20, with a 0.7% yield, though ex-dividend trading may depress prices by ~0.16%.

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