Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, beating Wall Street forecasts for both earnings and revenue as demand remained resilient across its marine recreation businesses. The company also increased its full-year outlook, helping lift its shares modestly in premarket trading on Thursday.
The performance was supported by solid OEM demand, continued growth in parts and accessories, and healthy participation in recreational boating.
Earnings and Revenue Beat Forecasts
Brunswick reported adjusted earnings of $1.56 per diluted share for the second quarter, exceeding analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.20.
Revenue rose to $1.56 billion, ahead of the expected $1.52 billion and representing an 8% increase from the same period last year.
On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share climbed to $1.66, up 84% year over year, while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 35% from $1.16 in the second quarter of 2025.
Growth Across All Business Segments
“Brunswick delivered a strong second quarter despite a turbulent macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, with financial performance ahead of expectations and year-over-year sales growth across all reporting segments for the fourth consecutive quarter,” said David Foulkes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The Propulsion segment generated revenue of $644.0 million, an increase of 8% from a year earlier.
Engine Parts and Accessories recorded sales of $367.9 million, up 9%, while Navico Group revenue rose 7% to $215.8 million.
The Boat segment also posted higher sales, increasing 5% year over year to $424.4 million.
Brunswick’s adjusted operating margin improved to 9.6%, compared with 8.7% in the prior-year quarter.
Company Increases 2026 Outlook
Following its stronger-than-expected first-half performance, Brunswick raised its financial guidance for the full year.
The company now expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to range from $4.35 to $4.75. The midpoint of $4.55 is above the current analyst consensus estimate of $4.31.
Brunswick also forecast full-year revenue between $5.7 billion and $5.8 billion, while projecting an adjusted operating margin of approximately 8.0%.
For the third quarter, management expects revenue of between $1.4 billion and $1.5 billion, with adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.20 to $1.40.
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