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Brady Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary17 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Organic sales grew 2.8% year-over-year in Q1 and 2.6% for the full year, with total sales up 7.5% in Q1 and 15.7% in Q4 F'25, driven by acquisitions and favorable currency translation.

  • Adjusted Diluted EPS reached $1.21 in Q1 (up 8%) and $4.60 for F'25 (up 9%), marking the fifth consecutive year of record results.

  • Net income increased 15.3% to $53.9M in Q1, with strong performance in Americas & Asia and improved cost efficiencies in Europe & Australia.

  • New product launches, including the BradyScan app, and increased R&D investment are driving innovation and future growth.

  • Returned $96.4M to shareholders in F'25 through dividends and share buybacks, including a 40th consecutive year of dividend increases.

Financial highlights

  • F'25 revenue was $1,514M, with organic growth of 2.6% and acquisitions contributing 10.5%; Q1 sales rose 7.5%: 2.8% organic, 3.2% from acquisitions, 1.5% from currency.

  • Gross profit margin was 51.5% in Q1, up from 50.3% last year; F'25 margin was 50.1%, with Q4 at 50.4%.

  • Adjusted Diluted EPS for F'25 was $4.60, up from $4.22; GAAP EPS was $3.94, down from $4.07.

  • Operating cash flow rose 42.5% to $33.4M in Q1; F'25 operating cash flow was $181.2M, with free cash flow of $153.6M.

  • Net cash position at year-end was $74.5M after $144.5M in acquisitions; Q1 net cash was $66.8M.

Outlook and guidance

  • F'26 Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance is $4.90–$5.15, with GAAP EPS guidance at $4.57–$4.85, reflecting acquisition amortization.

  • Expecting low single-digit organic sales growth and segment profit growth in both Americas & Asia and Europe & Australia.

  • Guidance assumes a 21% tax rate, $44M depreciation/amortization, and $40M capex.

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Brady Corporation is a manufacturer of identification and safety products for industrial and commercial applications. Its offerings include labels, signs, safety devices, and printing systems used for asset tracking, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. The company serves clients in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and utilities. Brady Corporation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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