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Brown & Brown (BRO) remains fundamentally strong but is overvalued at current levels, warranting a 'Hold' rating. Despite robust M&A execution and insider alignment, BRO's premium valuation is unsupported by slowing organic growth and sector headwinds. I lower my price target to $58/share, reflecting reduced growth forecasts (7-8%) and increased sector risks, especially in flood insurance.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

BRO Q1 earnings beat estimates as higher commissions, investment income and EBITDAC drive growth, despite flat organic revenues and rising expenses.

The headline numbers for Brown & Brown (BRO) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Brown & Brown (BRO) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) (the "Company") announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026.