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Brady (BRC) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 17, 2025
Brady (BRC) reported revenue of $405M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.8%, net earnings $53.9M (13.3% of revenue).
Brady, Q1 FY26: revenue $405M (+8% year over year), operating margin 16.8%, net earnings $53.9M, operating cash flow $33.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $405M | +2% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $209M | +4% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $68.0M | +15% | +15% |
| Net earnings | $53.9M | +8% | +15% |
| Operating cash flow | $33.4M | -43% | +43% |
| Free cash flow | $22.4M | -55% | +39% |
What changed
Revenue was $405.3M in Q1 FY26, up 7% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Americas & Asia was the largest line at 66% of revenue. Americas & Asia added $23.5M year over year (up 10%), 83% of the total change.
Gross margin was 51.5%, up 1.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $68.0M, a 16.8% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 32% reached operating profit, above the 16% margin then. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 7%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+23%). Net earnings were $53.9M, up 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.2%.
Operating cash flow was $33.4M (up 43% year over year), 62% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $11.0M of depreciation and amortization and $6.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $38.3M. Capital expenditures of $11.0M left free cash flow of $22.4M.
Questions
What was Brady's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Brady (BRC) reported revenue of $405M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Brady profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $68.0M (16.8% of revenue) and net earnings $53.9M.
Source: Brady 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.