Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) Hits New 1-Year Low – Time to Sell?

Shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $192.20 and last traded at $192.5260, with a volume of 274544 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $198.34.

Key Broadridge Financial Solutions News

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadridge Financial Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat — Broadridge reported adjusted EPS of $1.59 and revenue of $1.71B, topping consensus estimates, with recurring revenues up ~8% CC, signaling continued top-line resilience. Broadridge Tops Q2 Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Raised growth outlook — management raised FY’26 adjusted EPS growth to 9–12% and reaffirmed recurring revenue growth and margin targets, which supports longer-term earnings visibility. Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results (PR Newswire)
• Neutral Sentiment: Board changes — Broadridge added Trish Mosconi and Chris Perry to the board as Brett Keller steps down; governance update but limited near-term operational impact. Board Appointments
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry/longer-term interest — a new analyst/bull-case pieces and advisor survey highlight structural demand for Broadridge’s tech services, a constructive backdrop but not immediate catalysts. Bull Case Theory
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure — operating income and margins declined YoY (operating margin ~12% vs. 13.3% prior; adjusted operating margin fell), which likely tempered enthusiasm despite revenue growth. Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results (PR Newswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Modest adjusted EPS growth and weaker sales mix — adjusted EPS only rose ~2% YoY and closed sales declined in the six‑month period, which may signal slower near-term operating leverage. Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results (PR Newswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance is mixed — FY’26 EPS range (9.320–9.580) was largely in-line with consensus but not a clear upside surprise, leaving room for profit-taking after the quarter’s modest beats. Key Metrics Analysis

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on BR shares. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from $261.00 to $256.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. DA Davidson decreased their price objective on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from $240.00 to $228.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded Broadridge Financial Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price objective on Broadridge Financial Solutions from $280.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $259.60.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Trading Down 7.1%

The company has a 50 day moving average of $221.49 and a 200 day moving average of $234.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 0.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.61 and a beta of 0.97.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.34 by $0.25. Broadridge Financial Solutions had a net margin of 13.11% and a return on equity of 43.28%. The firm had revenue of $1.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.61 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.56 earnings per share. Broadridge Financial Solutions’s quarterly revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Broadridge Financial Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.320-9.580 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. will post 8.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 12th were issued a $0.975 dividend. This represents a $3.90 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th. Broadridge Financial Solutions’s payout ratio is presently 49.94%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Thomas P. Carey sold 10,214 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $229.26, for a total value of $2,341,661.64. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 6,026 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,381,520.76. The trade was a 62.89% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, President Christopher John Perry sold 3,984 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $226.00, for a total transaction of $900,384.00. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 44,829 shares in the company, valued at $10,131,354. This trade represents a 8.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Broadridge Financial Solutions

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BR. First Horizon Corp acquired a new position in Broadridge Financial Solutions in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. NewSquare Capital LLC grew its position in Broadridge Financial Solutions by 89.5% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 108 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust boosted its stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 110.3% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 122 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 85.1% in the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 124 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 57 shares during the period. 90.03% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Company Profile

Broadridge Financial Solutions is a global fintech company that provides technology-driven solutions and outsourcing services to the financial services industry. The firm’s core offerings center on investor communications, securities processing and post-trade services, and technology platforms that support capital markets and wealth management operations. Broadridge positions itself as a provider of mission-critical infrastructure that helps financial institutions manage regulatory requirements, investor engagement and operational complexity.

Products and services include proxy and shareholder communications, investor disclosure and digital communications, proxy voting and tabulation, clearing and settlement support, trade processing and reconciliation, and a range of software-as-a-service platforms for wealth and asset managers.