Brunswick Swings to Q3 Profit as Sales Rise 7%, Tightens FY26 EPS Guidance

Brunswick Corp. (BC) returned to profit in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, posting net earnings of $61.6 million, or $0.95 per share, reversing a year-earlier net loss of $235.5 million, or $3.59 per share. Net sales rose 7% to $1.45 billion from $1.36 billion, with growth across all business segments. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations climbed to $102.9 million, or $1.58 per share, from $63.8 million, or $0.97 per share. Adjusted operating earnings increased 37.9% to $146.7 million, while operating earnings were $104.0 million versus an operating loss of $242.2 million a year earlier. The marine recreation products company narrowed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to approximately $4.65, from a prior range of $4.35 to $4.75, and reaffirmed net sales guidance of $5.7 billion to $5.8 billion. Shares were flat at $68.85 in overnight activity after closing Wednesday's session 1.68% higher on the New York Stock Exchange.