Brady Corporation Q3 Sales Up 13.8% to $435M; Adjusted EPS Rises 23%
Brady reported Q3 sales rose 13.8% to $435.2 million driven by 8.2% organic growth, 2.1% acquisitions, 3.5% currency boosts. Adjusted EPS jumped 23% to $1.50 and the company raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.20–$5.30 while agreeing to buy Honeywell’s PSS business.
1. Quarterly Sales Performance
Sales for the quarter ended April 30, 2026 increased 13.8% to $435.2 million, comprised of 8.2% organic growth, 2.1% from acquisitions and 3.5% from foreign currency translation. Regional sales climbed 14.4% in the Americas & Asia and 12.6% in Europe & Australia.
2. Earnings and Cash Flow
Net income rose 10.6% to $57.8 million, while GAAP diluted EPS increased to $1.21. Adjusted diluted EPS set a new quarterly record at $1.50, up 23%, and operating cash flow grew to $78.2 million from $59.9 million year-over-year.
3. Guidance Raise
Brady upped its full-year GAAP EPS guidance to $4.66–$4.76 per share and boosted adjusted EPS outlook to $5.20–$5.30 per share, reflecting confidence from stronger margins and robust demand across end markets.
4. Honeywell PSS Acquisition
On April 20, 2026, Brady executed a definitive agreement to acquire Honeywell’s Productivity Solutions and Services business, pending regulatory approvals, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of calendar 2026.