Brady Corporation elects Board of Directors and declares regular dividend to shareholders
Rhea-AI Summary
Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) announced that shareholders unanimously re-elected the director nominees to one-year terms at its annual meeting held December 3, 2025, and that the Board declared a regular cash dividend of $0.245 per share on Class A common stock.
The dividend is payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 9, 2026. Brady reported fiscal 2025 sales of approximately $1.51 billion and employed about 6,400 people worldwide as of July 31, 2025.
Positive
- Declared dividend of $0.245 per share payable Jan 30, 2026
- Record date set at Jan 9, 2026
- Fiscal 2025 sales of ~$1.51 billion
- Workforce of ~6,400 employees as of Jul 31, 2025
- Unanimous election of board nominees to one-year terms
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, BRC declined 0.76%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
BRC gained 2.48% while peers like GEO (+3.06%) and MSA (+2.60%) were also positive, but no peers were flagged in momentum scanners, suggesting a more stock-specific move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Board, dividend update | Positive | -0.8% | Unanimous director elections and declaration of regular cash dividend. |
| Nov 17 | Earnings, guidance raise | Positive | -2.4% | Q1 FY2026 beat with higher EPS, cash flow, and raised EPS guidance. |
| Nov 03 | Conference call notice | Neutral | -0.3% | Announcement of date and time for Q1 FY2026 earnings call. |
| Sep 03 | Dividend increase | Positive | +6.5% | 40th consecutive annual dividend increase and quarterly $0.245 payment. |
| Aug 26 | Conference call notice | Neutral | +1.5% | Scheduling of Q4 FY2025 results release and investor conference call. |
Recent news shows mixed price reactions: earnings and governance/dividend items sometimes saw mild selloffs, while dividend increases and routine conference-call notices tended to coincide with positive moves.
Over the last six months, Brady’s news flow featured earnings strength, capital returns, and regular investor communications. On Nov 17, 2025, Q1 FY2026 results showed higher sales, EPS, and cash flow, yet the stock fell 2.36%. A 40th consecutive annual dividend increase on Sep 3, 2025 coincided with a 6.5% gain. Conference-call announcements in August and November had modest price impacts. Today’s board elections and regular $0.245 dividend fit this pattern of steady governance and shareholder-return updates.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms continuity in Brady’s governance and capital-return framework, with unanimous election of directors and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.245 per share payable on January 30, 2026. The company reported fiscal 2025 sales of about $1.51 billion and a workforce of roughly 6,400 employees, underscoring its established scale. Investors may watch future earnings, dividend trends, and any shifts in board composition for signals on strategy and capital allocation.
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MILWAUKEE, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) (“Company”) announced that shareholders of the Company’s Class B Common Voting Stock have voted unanimously in favor of the election of the director nominees to a one-year term at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders held today in Milwaukee.
Elected to the Brady Corporation Board of Directors are:
- Patrick W. Allender, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Retired), Danaher Corporation
- Dr. David S. Bem, Vice President of Science and Technology and Chief Technology Officer, PPG Industries, Inc.
- Dr. Elizabeth P. Bruno, President, Brady Education Foundation
- Joanne Collins Smee, Executive Vice President and President of the Americas (Retired), Xerox Corporation
- Deidre E. Cusack, Executive Vice President of Global Products & Solutions (Retired), Dematic
- Anne De Greef-Safft, Group President of the Food Service Equipment Group (Retired), Standex International
- Christopher M. Hix, Chief Financial Officer (Retired), Enovis Corporation
- Vineet Nargolwala, President and CEO (Retired), Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
- Bradley C. Richardson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Retired), Avient Corporation
- Dr. Michelle E. Williams, Global Group President (Retired), Altuglas International, an affiliate of Arkema S.A.
- Russell R. Shaller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brady Corporation.
At the Board of Directors meeting on December 2, 2025, the Board declared a dividend to shareholders of the Company's Class A Common Stock of
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2025, employed approximately 6,400 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2025 sales were approximately
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Media contact: Kate Venne (414) 358-5176
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