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Brunswick (BC) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Brunswick gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +2.4% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 5 times and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $5.6B–$5.8B (Jan 29, 2026) → raised $5.7B–$5.8B (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $5.7B–$5.8B (Jul 30, 2026) → reaffirmed $5.7B–$5.8B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $5.2B–$5.6B (Jan 30, 2025) → lowered $5.0B–$5.4B (Apr 24, 2025) → reaffirmed $5.2B (Jul 24, 2025) → reaffirmed $5.2B (Oct 23, 2025) | $5.4B | above the range | +3.1% |
| FY2024 | $6.0B–$6.2B (Feb 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $6.0B–$6.2B (Apr 25, 2024) → lowered $5.2B–$5.4B (Jul 25, 2024) → lowered $5.1B–$5.2B (Oct 24, 2024) | $5.2B | above the range | +1.7% |
| Q3 2024 | $1.2B–$1.3B (Jul 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $1.5B–$1.6B (Apr 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $1.4B–$1.5B (Jul 30, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $1.4B–$1.6B (Apr 30, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $1.2B–$1.4B (Jan 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.1B–$1.3B (Jul 24, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $1.1B–$1.3B (Apr 24, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.0B–$1.2B (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $1.3B–$1.4B (Feb 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 7.5%–8.0% (Jan 29, 2026) → reaffirmed 7.5%–8.0% (Apr 30, 2026) → raised 8.0% (Jul 30, 2026) → reaffirmed 8.0% (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | 7.5%–9.0% (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | 12.0%–13.0% (Feb 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $350M (Jan 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $350M (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $400M (Jul 30, 2026) → reaffirmed $400M (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $350M (Jan 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $350M (Apr 24, 2025) → raised $400M (Jul 24, 2025) → raised $425M (Oct 23, 2025) | $396M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $350M (Feb 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $350M (Apr 25, 2024) → reaffirmed $350M (Jul 25, 2024) → lowered $250M (Oct 24, 2024) | $264M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $1.20–$1.40 (Jul 30, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $1.10–$1.20 (Apr 30, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $3.80–$4.40 (Jan 29, 2026) → raised $4.00–$4.50 (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $4.35–$4.75 (Jul 30, 2026) → raised $4.65 (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 2025 | $0.15–$0.25 (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $3.50–$5.00 (Jan 30, 2025) → lowered $2.50–$4.00 (Apr 24, 2025) → reaffirmed $3.25 (Jul 24, 2025) → reaffirmed $3.25 (Oct 23, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $1.15–$1.25 (Jul 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $1.85–$2.05 (Apr 25, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $1.30–$1.40 (Feb 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $7.00–$8.00 (Feb 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $7.00–$8.00 (Apr 25, 2024) → lowered $5.00–$5.50 (Jul 25, 2024) → lowered $4.50 (Oct 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Brunswick, Q3 2026: revenue $1.5B (+7% year over year), operating margin 7.2%, net earnings $61.6M, operating cash flow $187M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Brunswick beat its guidance?
Brunswick gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +2.4% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Brunswick raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 5 times and lowered it once since Feb 1, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.