Why These 15 Insurance Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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11. Brown & Brown Inc (NYSE:BRO)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 39

Brown & Brown Inc (NYSE:BRO) is the sixth largest independent insurance brokerage firm in the world.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as strong Q4 2024 earnings were released on January 27, 2025. It showed 13.8% organic revenue growth with total revenues at $1.2 billion. Adjusted EPS also increased 24.6% to $0.86.

Morgan Stanley initiated coverage in December 2024 with an Overweight rating and $134 price target. It projects $4.22 in 2025 EPS and $4.7 in 2026 EPS. Plus, the company appointed Stephen P. Hearn as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2025. It targets $8 billion in revenue.

It also declared $0.15 per share in dividends in January.

The consensus price target of $113.17 implies 1.36% upside.

BRO is up 9.65% year-to-date.

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