Brown & Brown Earnings: Strong organic revenue growth of 9.5%
BRO Financial Analysis
Analysis Date: 1/28/2025
Business Model
Brown & Brown generates revenue primarily through insurance brokerage commissions and fees, with additional revenue from investment income
Revenue Sources
- Commissions and fees (97.4% of Q3 2024 revenue)
- Investment income (2.6% of Q3 2024 revenue)
Revenue Distribution by Channel
- Retail Segment: $641M (54.0% of total revenue)
- Programs Segment: $353M (29.8% of total revenue)
- Wholesale Brokerage: $171M (14.4% of total revenue)
Income Statement Analysis
- Revenue growth of 11.0% driven by organic growth of 9.5% and acquisitions
- Income before income taxes margin improved to 26.7% from 22.7%
- EBITDAC margin improved to 35.0% from 34.7%
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strong balance sheet with continued growth in assets and equity
- Goodwill and intangible assets remain significant components of total assets
Capital Allocation
Management maintains disciplined capital allocation approach focused on M&A opportunities while returning capital to shareholders through dividends (increased 13% to $0.13 per share)
Management Commentary
Our teammates delivered another outstanding quarter, and we have great momentum
Balance sheet and cash generation in great position for high-quality acquisitions
Expecting a good finish to the year
Overall Sentiment: Positive and confident about business momentum and execution capabilities
Recommendation
Rating: Buy
Reason for Rating: Strong execution, margin expansion, and robust organic growth support positive outlook
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on company filings and public information. It is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Generated on: 1/28/2025, 4:09:57 AM