Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) delivered fourth-quarter results that came in slightly ahead of earnings expectations, while revenue materially exceeded forecasts. The group also set out its longer-term financial targets through fiscal 2026.
Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter reached $0.58, narrowly beating the consensus estimate of $0.57. Revenue totaled $1.33 billion, comfortably ahead of analyst expectations of $1.21 billion, representing an upside of roughly 10%.
Despite the headline beat, Brunswick’s shares were little changed after the announcement, suggesting much of the positive news had already been priced in by investors.
Looking ahead, the company outlined its financial objectives for fiscal 2026, guiding to earnings per share in a range of $3.80 to $4.40. The midpoint of $4.10 sits slightly below the analyst consensus of $4.19. Revenue is expected to come in between $5.6 billion and $5.8 billion, with the midpoint of $5.7 billion exceeding market expectations of $5.54 billion.
“Our fourth quarter performance demonstrates the strength of our diverse portfolio and operational execution,” said a Brunswick executive. “We’re positioned well to deliver sustainable growth as we implement our strategic initiatives through 2026.”
The strong revenue outperformance in the quarter underscores Brunswick’s ability to navigate a challenging operating environment, even as the company struck a more measured tone on earnings growth over the longer term.