Brady (BRC, $46.30) posts record high EPS of $0.82 in fiscal Q4
Brady Corp.’s diluted earnings per share rose +52.8% from the year-ago quarter to a record high of $0.81 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Diluted EPS Excluding Certain Items climbed +16% year-over-year to an all-time record high of $0.87 in the quarter ended July 31.
Diluted EPS guidance for the year ending July 31, 2023 was announced at a range of $3.13 to $3.43 on a GAAP basis, and a range of $3.30 to $3.60 on a non-GAAP basis. This GAAP EPS guidance range is an increase of 7.9 percent to 18.3 percent compared to GAAP EPS of $2.90 for the year ended July 31, 2022.
Revenue increased +5.8 percent to $324.0 million, with organic sales rising +9%.
For the year ended July 31, 2023, Brady projects diluted earnings per share excluding certain Items in the range of $3.30 to $3.60 for the year ending July 31, 2023 (implying an increase of +4.8% to 14.3% year-over-year).
BRC in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on May 18, 2023
BRC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 18, 2023. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 37 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 37 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 22, 2023. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BRC as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BRC turned negative on May 23, 2023. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 40 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
BRC moved below its 50-day moving average on May 22, 2023 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BRC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for BRC entered a downward trend on May 05, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where BRC's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 7 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BRC advanced for three days, in of 313 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.449) is normal, around the industry mean (68.285). P/E Ratio (14.837) is within average values for comparable stocks, (119.088). BRC's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.767). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.037) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.886) is also within normal values, averaging (55.562).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BRC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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Correlation & Price change
A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, BRC has been loosely correlated with ALLE. These tickers have moved in lockstep 57% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if BRC jumps, then ALLE could also see price increases.
| Ticker / NAME | Correlation To BRC | 1D Price Change % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRC | 100% | +3.20% | ||
| ALLE - BRC | 57% Loosely correlated | +4.31% | ||
| CBZ - BRC | 54% Loosely correlated | +3.53% | ||
| DLB - BRC | 54% Loosely correlated | +1.91% | ||
| SP - BRC | 54% Loosely correlated | +3.98% | ||
| CPRT - BRC | 53% Loosely correlated | +0.27% | ||
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