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Brunswick (BC) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
Brunswick (BC) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +13% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.6%, net earnings $21.0M (1.5% of revenue).
Brunswick, Q1 2026: revenue $1.4B (+13% year over year), operating margin 3.6%, net earnings $21.0M, operating cash flow −$64.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +3% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $50.3M | +20% | -11% |
| Net earnings | $21.0M | +12% | +4% |
| Operating cash flow | −$64.1M | -148% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q1 2026, up 13% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Outboard Engines was the largest line at 33% of revenue. Outboard Engines added $0.07B year over year (up 19%), 46% of the total change. Saltwater Fishing Boats declined 6%.
Operating profit was $0.05B, a 3.6% margin (down 1.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.01B even though revenue rose $0.16B versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 14% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+20%). Net earnings were $0.02B, up 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.9%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.06B. Non-cash charges added back $0.07B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.17B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.12B.
Questions
What was Brunswick's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Brunswick (BC) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +13% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Brunswick profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $50.3M (3.6% of revenue) and net earnings $21.0M.
Source: Brunswick 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.