B. Riley Securities has recently reduced Brunswick Corp (BC) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on November 26, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on July 29, 2024, Northcoast had raised the stock from a Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $100. The Benchmark Company also initiated Buy rating with a price target of $100. Additionally, Exane BNP Paribas reduced Neutral rating on April 15, 2024, with a target price of $82. B. Riley Securities analysts, in their report published on February 20, 2024, also raised Buy rating and set a price target of $100 for Brunswick Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Brunswick Corp (BC) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Brunswick Corp (BC) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $57.44 which represents a decrease of $-1.26 or -2.15% from the prior close of $58.70. The stock opened at $58.62 and touched a low of $55.89 during the day, reaching a high of $58.88. The volume of shares traded was 0.89 million exceeding the average volume of 0.77 million.
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BC Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Brunswick Corp (BC) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 3.61% over the last five trades and -12.57% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -23.91%, and it has plunged by -26.02% in the previous three months. Currently, BC is trading at -6.87%, -11.05%, and -23.13% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, BC, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -40.57% below its 52-week high but remains 3.68% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 2.27 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Brunswick Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Brunswick Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 8.09% and a profit margin of 2.48%, with a gross margin of -23.91%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Brunswick Corp’s market capitalization stands at $3.78 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 30.21, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 10.84. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.72, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 2.00, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 2.23% of Brunswick Corp (BC)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 102.13%.
Notable insider trades include ALTMAN RANDALL S, SVP and Controller at Brunswick Corp (BC), who sold 3,417 shares on Feb 26 ’25, at $63.21 each, totaling $0.22 million. On Feb 19 ’25, Preisser Brenna, E.V.P. & President Boat Group, sold 1,600 shares for $64.88 each, amounting to $0.10 million. Additionally, on Feb 18 ’25, Gwillim Ryan M sold 8,253 shares at $65.09 each, generating $0.54 million.
