Brown & Brown Shares Climb 1.23% Despite 285th-Ranked Trading Volume as Earnings Outpace Forecasts and Director Boosts Stake

On August 8, 2025, Brown & Brown (BRO) traded with a volume of $0.34 billion, ranking 285th in daily trading activity. The stock closed with a 1.23% gain, outperforming broader market trends.

Director Bronislaw Edmund Masojada increased his stake in the company by 25%, purchasing 1,000 shares at $91.44 apiece, totaling $91,440. This transaction, disclosed via an SEC filing, reflects confidence in the firm’s long-term prospects. Concurrently, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, yielding 0.6%, with payments scheduled for August 20.

Second-quarter earnings revealed a $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) result, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.99 and marking a 9.1% year-over-year revenue increase. Institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, with Arrowstreet Capital and Franklin Resources significantly boosting their positions in the fourth quarter. These moves underscore growing institutional confidence in the firm’s strategic direction.

Analysts remain divided on valuation metrics, with price targets ranging from $87 to $122. BMO Capital raised its rating to “outperform,” while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut its target to $87 and assigned an “underperform” rating. The stock’s current price-to-earnings ratio of 26.69 and a beta of 0.78 indicate a relatively stable growth profile compared to the broader market.

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