Brown & Brown (BRO) BRO Q2 Financial Results Summary

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# Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) Q2 2025 Financial Results Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on July 28, 2025. The company reported various financial metrics showcasing both growth and challenges compared to the same quarter a year ago.

## Key Financial Highlights

– **Total Revenues**:
– $1.3 billion, an increase of **9.1%** from Q2 2024.
– Commissions and fees increased by **8.2%**.
– Organic Revenue growth was **3.6%**.

– **Income Before Income Taxes**:
– $311 million, a decrease of **10.1%** from Q2 2024.
– Income Before Income Taxes Margin decreased to **24.2%** from **29.4%** in the previous year.

– **EBITDAC and EBITDAC – Adjusted**:
– EBITDAC – Adjusted was $471 million, an increase of **12.1%** from Q2 2024.
– EBITDAC Margin – Adjusted increased to **36.7%** from **35.7%**.

– **Net Income**:
– Net income attributable to the Company was $231 million, down by **10.1%**.
– Diluted net income per share was $0.78, down **13.3%** compared to Q2 2024.
– Diluted Net Income Per Share – Adjusted increased to $1.03, up **10.8%**.

## Year-to-Date Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2025:

– **Total Revenues**:
– $2.7 billion, a rise of **10.4%** compared to the same period in 2024.
– Commissions and fees rose **10.2%**, while Organic Revenue improved by **5.1%**.

– **Income Before Income Taxes**:
– $738 million, an increase of **3.7%**.
– Income Before Income Taxes Margin decreased to **27.4%** from **29.2%**.

– **Net Income**:
– Net income attributable to the Company was $563 million, an increase of **2.4%**.
– Diluted net income per share increased to $1.93, a modest increase of **0.5%**.
– Diluted Net Income Per Share – Adjusted rose to $2.32, up **12.1%**.

## Dividend and Share Repurchase

– Brown & Brown, Inc. declared a **cash dividend** of $86 million during the first half of 2025, representing an increase from **$75 million** in 2024.
– The company also repurchased shares to fund tax withholdings for non-cash stock-based compensation, totaling **$41 million** in Q2 2025.

## Additional Insights

– Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, were **$10.9 billion**, a significant increase from **$2.97 billion** as of December 31, 2024.
– The company’s total current assets amounted to **$14.4 billion**, up from **$6.9 billion** at the end of the previous year.
– Total liabilities were **$14 billion**, with long-term debt less unamortized discount at **$7.47 billion** compared to **$3.6 billion** at the end of 2024.

– J. Powell Brown, president, and CEO commented, “We are pleased with the earnings for the quarter and have good momentum as we head into the second half of the year.”

The financial summary indicates a mix of growth in revenues and adjusted metrics alongside declines in net income and income tax margins. The continued commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and repurchases underlines the company’s strategy amid fluctuating financial performance.

Three Months Ended June Six Months Ended June
2025 2024 2025 2024
REVENUES
Commissions and fees $1,249 $1,154 $2,634 $2,390
Investment and other income 36 24 55 45
Total revenues 1,285 1,178 2,689 2,435
EXPENSES
Employee compensation and benefits 640 585 1,323 1,216
Other operating expenses 211 173 398 334
(Gain)/loss on disposal (31) 1 (29)
Amortization 50 44 103 86
Depreciation 11 11 23 21
Interest 51 49 96 97
Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables 11 1 7 (2)
Total expenses 974 832 1,951 1,723
Income before income taxes 311 346 738 712
Income taxes 77 87 169 159
Net income before non-controlling interests 234 259 569 553
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 3 2 6 3
Net income attributable to the Company $231 $257 $563 $550
Net income per share:
Basic $0.79 $0.90 $1.94 $1.93
Diluted $0.78 $0.90 $1.93 $1.92
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic 292 282 287 281
Diluted 293 283 289 283
June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $8,893 $675
Fiduciary cash 2,026 1,827
Commission, fees, and other receivables 1,055 895
Fiduciary receivables 1,212 1,116
Reinsurance recoverable 385 1,527
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 529 520
Other current assets 343 364
Total current assets 14,443 6,924
Fixed assets, net 334 319
Operating lease assets 198 200
Goodwill 8,365 7,970
Amortizable intangible assets, net 1,866 1,814
Other assets 430 385
Total assets $25,636 $17,612
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Fiduciary liabilities $3,238 $2,943
Losses and loss adjustment reserve 400 1,543
Unearned premiums 632 577
Accounts payable 382 373
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 530 653
Current portion of long-term debt 75 225
Total current liabilities 5,257 6,314
Long-term debt less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs 7,470 3,599
Operating lease liabilities 186 189
Deferred income taxes, net 721 711
Other liabilities 385 362
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 560 shares; issued 350 shares and outstanding 330 shares at 2025, issued 306 shares and outstanding 286 shares at 2024, respectively 35 31
Additional paid-in capital 5,441 1,118
Treasury stock, at cost 20 shares at 2025 and 2024 (748) (748)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) 262 (109)
Non-controlling interests 23 17
Retained earnings 6,604 6,128
Total equity 11,617 6,437
Total liabilities and equity $25,636 $17,612