Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Short Interest Up 23.1% in February

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 3,296,703 shares, an increase of 23.1% from the February 12th total of 2,677,578 shares. Currently, 2.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 1,323,788 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.5 days. Based on an average daily volume of 1,323,788 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.5 days. Currently, 2.9% of the company’s shares are sold short.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Price Performance

NYSE BR opened at $178.40 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 0.97. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $194.76 and its 200-day moving average price is $219.41. Broadridge Financial Solutions has a 52-week low of $163.71 and a 52-week high of $271.91. The company has a market cap of $20.83 billion, a PE ratio of 19.76 and a beta of 0.98.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The business services provider reported $1.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.34 by $0.25. The company had revenue of $1.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.61 billion. Broadridge Financial Solutions had a net margin of 14.86% and a return on equity of 40.70%. Broadridge Financial Solutions’s revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.56 earnings per share. Broadridge Financial Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.320-9.580 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Broadridge Financial Solutions will post 8.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a $0.975 dividend. This represents a $3.90 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. Broadridge Financial Solutions’s payout ratio is presently 43.19%.

Insider Activity at Broadridge Financial Solutions

In related news, CEO Timothy C. Gokey purchased 5,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $194.49 per share, for a total transaction of $1,030,797.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 142,876 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,787,953.24. This trade represents a 3.85% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Robert N. Duelks sold 253 shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.60, for a total transaction of $48,727.80. Following the sale, the director owned 20,815 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,008,969. The trade was a 1.20% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 1.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Broadridge Financial Solutions

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. First Horizon Corp bought a new position in Broadridge Financial Solutions in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Nemes Rush Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new position in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Guerra Advisors Inc purchased a new position in shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 90.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on BR shares. Weiss Ratings lowered Broadridge Financial Solutions from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Broadridge Financial Solutions from $273.00 to $229.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $228.00 target price on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Wall Street Zen cut Broadridge Financial Solutions from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $257.00 price target on shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Broadridge Financial Solutions presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $247.71.

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.