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Brunswick (BC) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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Brunswick (BC - Free Report) reported $1.56 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.7%. EPS of $1.56 for the same period compares to $1.16 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53 billion, representing a surprise of +1.52%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +30%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.20.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Brunswick performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Sales- Propulsion: $644 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $637.46 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7.7%.
  • Net Sales- Engine Parts & Accessories: $367.9 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $356.45 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +8.9%.
  • Net Sales- Boat: $424.4 million versus $434.18 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.6% change.
  • Net Sales- Navico Group: $215.8 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $211.64 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.7%.
  • Net Sales- Segment Eliminations: $-94.3 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $-104.06 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.7%.
  • Operating Earnings (Loss) As Adjusted- Propulsion: $72.1 million compared to the $62.34 million average estimate based on three analysts.
  • Operating Earnings (Loss) As Adjusted- Engine Parts & Accessories: $85.8 million versus $77.54 million estimated by three analysts on average.
  • Operating Earnings (Loss) As Adjusted- Navico Group: $26.2 million versus $12.67 million estimated by three analysts on average.
  • Operating Earnings (Loss) As Adjusted- Corporate/Other: $-53.1 million compared to the $-44.82 million average estimate based on three analysts.
  • Operating Earnings (Loss) As Adjusted- Boat: $19.1 million versus $14.55 million estimated by three analysts on average.

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Shares of Brunswick have returned -1.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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