Brown & Brown Increases Quarterly Dividend by 10% Amid Financial Stress Indicators

Brown & Brown, Inc., a diversified insurance agency operating primarily in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, has increased its quarterly dividend by 10%, raising it to $0.165 per share and boosting its forward yield to 0.74%. The dividend payment will be made on November 12, 2025, to shareholders of record by November 5. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a 14.7% revenue growth over the past three years, an operating margin of 28.19%, and a net margin of 20.49%, indicating effective management and profitability. Brown & Brown operates through four segments—Retail, Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services—with the majority of revenue stemming from the Retail segment, which serves commercial, public, and quasi-public entities. Its balance sheet reflects solid financial health, with a current ratio of 2.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, although its Altman Z-Score of 2.43 suggests some financial stress risk. Analysts remain positive on the company, as evidenced by a recent upgrade to 'Buy' from Bank of America, citing strategic initiatives and margin expansion prospects amid a softening insurance market.