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Brady Corporation (BRC) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Industrials · Security & Protection Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $85.54, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Brady Corporation manufactures identification solutions and workplace safety products across two geographic segments: Americas & Asia (65.7% of 2025 sales) and Europe & Australia (34.3%). Products include labels, printers, signs, lockout/tagout devices, and safety equipment sold... Read more

$85.54+3.0% A.UpsideScore 5.9/10#5 of 8 Security & Protection Services
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield3.58%
IncomeYield1.15%(5y avg 1.57%)Payout22.16%sustainable
Stop $79.55Target $88.11(resistance)A.R:R -0.2:1
Analyst target$98.00+14.6%2 analysts
Range unavailable (2 analysts)

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $85.54, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 56, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.9/10, high confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity no date, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Recent Developments — Brady Corporation

Generated 2026-05-20T21:06:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Positive momentum
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7
Leverage penalty (D/E 6.6): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)19.2
P/E (Fwd)15.0
Mkt Cap$4.0B
EV/EBITDA11.8
Profit Mgn12.9%
ROE16.7%
Rev Growth13.8%
Beta0.61
Dividend1.15%
Rating analysts6

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.46bearish
IV49%normal

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-08Item 5.02LOW
    Directors Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft resigned from Brady's Board effective May 8, 2026. Cusack was on Technology Committee; De Greef-Safft on Audit Committee. No reason cited; no replacements named.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-03-20Item 5.02LOW
    Director Christopher M. Hix notified Brady of intent to leave the Board effective March 31, 2026. Member of Audit Committee. No reason cited; no replacement named.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -0.2=NEGATIVEMomentum 8.1>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY NO DATESEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
56 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $70.57Resistance $89.91

Price Targets

$80
$88
A.Upside+3.0%
A.R:R-0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-2.6% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-18 (nulld)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BRC stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $85.54, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 56, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $88.11 (+3.0%), stop $79.55 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.2:1. Score 5.9/10, high confidence.

What is the BRC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $88.11 (+3.0% upside). Target $88.11 (+3.0%), stop $79.55 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.2:1. Stop-loss: $79.55.

What are the risks of investing in BRC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7; Leverage penalty (D/E 6.6): -1.5.

Is BRC overvalued or undervalued?

Brady Corporation trades at a P/E of 19.2 (forward 15.0). TrendMatrix value score: 6.8/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about BRC?

6 analysts cover BRC with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $98.

What does Brady Corporation do?Brady Corporation manufactures identification solutions and workplace safety products across two geographic segments:...

Brady Corporation manufactures identification solutions and workplace safety products across two geographic segments: Americas & Asia (65.7% of 2025 sales) and Europe & Australia (34.3%). Products include labels, printers, signs, lockout/tagout devices, and safety equipment sold to industrial, healthcare, and government customers globally. Approximately 50% of sales are from outside the US; no single customer exceeds 10% of total net sales.

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