Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) Stock Price Down 3.8% on Insider Selling

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) shares dropped 3.8% during trading on Friday after an insider sold shares in the company. The stock traded as low as $186.05 and last traded at $186.1150. Approximately 386,793 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 61% from the average daily volume of 986,241 shares. The stock had previously closed at $193.54.

Specifically, Director Robert N. Duelks sold 253 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.60, for a total value of $48,727.80. Following the sale, the director owned 20,815 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,008,969. The trade was a 1.20% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have weighed in on BR shares. DA Davidson raised Broadridge Financial Solutions from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $228.00 target price for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $257.00 price objective on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in a research note on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from $261.00 to $256.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC decreased their price target on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions from $305.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $247.71.

Broadridge Financial Solutions News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Broadridge announced a deal to acquire CQG, adding execution management, algorithmic trading and analytics for global futures and options — broadening its trading stack and cross‑sell opportunity across order management and connectivity. Broadridge to Acquire CQG
• Positive Sentiment: Recent Q2 results beat estimates and Broadridge raised FY2026 EPS guidance (9.320–9.580), supporting higher forward earnings expectations and recurring revenue visibility. A Look At Broadridge Valuation After Robust Q2
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted cash generation, growth initiatives and tokenization efforts — strategic themes that can support longer‑term margin expansion and product differentiation. Earnings Call Highlights / Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson upgraded Broadridge, a vote of confidence from sell‑side analysts that can support sentiment if follow‑through occurs. DA Davidson upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary notes BR is in oversold territory after recent declines and that analysts have been raising estimates — suggesting a potential rebound if selling pressure eases. Zacks: Poised for a Turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Press roundups and analyst commentary (e.g., Globe and Mail) provide mixed perspective on valuation and sector trends—useful context but not a direct catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director Robert N. Duelks sold 253 shares on Feb. 6 (small amount relative to his stake), which can be read as near‑term selling pressure or profit‑taking by insiders. SEC filing: Insider Sale

Broadridge Financial Solutions Trading Down 5.9%

The stock has a market capitalization of $21.25 billion, a PE ratio of 20.16 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. The business’s 50-day moving average is $218.26 and its two-hundred day moving average is $233.19.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $1.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.34 by $0.25. Broadridge Financial Solutions had a return on equity of 40.70% and a net margin of 14.86%.The company had revenue of $1.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.61 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.56 earnings per share. The firm’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, analysts predict that Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. will post 8.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 12th were issued a $0.975 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th. This represents a $3.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Broadridge Financial Solutions’s payout ratio is currently 43.19%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Broadridge Financial Solutions

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CX Institutional lifted its stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 2.8% in the third quarter. CX Institutional now owns 1,633 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $389,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. increased its holdings in Broadridge Financial Solutions by 10.1% during the 2nd quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 489 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $119,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC raised its position in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 2,090 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $498,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC boosted its stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 880 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $210,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PAX Financial Group LLC grew its position in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions by 5.6% during the second quarter. PAX Financial Group LLC now owns 926 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $225,000 after buying an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. 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.