Brady Corp.
- BRC ยท NYSE
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
- Milwaukee, WI
- 6,325 employees
- CIK 0000746598
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Vineet Nargolwala President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-09-03
- Vineet A. Nargolwala President & CEO 4, 2026-06-11
- Russell Shaller President & CEO 4, 2025-11-26
- Ann E. Thornton CFO, CAO and Treasurer 10-K, 2026-09-03
- Ann Thornton CFO and Treasurer 4, 2026-09-02
- Thomas F. DeBruine Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-09-21
What leadership is saying
“The results of the fourth quarter and full year 2026 are a clear indication of the momentum we are achieving at Brady Corporation”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed September 3, 2026
Brady Corp is a U.S. public company in miscellaneous manufacturing industries (SIC 3990), headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. It trades as BRC on NYSE. Revenue was $1.7B in the fiscal year ending July 31, 2026, +9.8% from the year before. It reported about 6,325 employees. Vineet Nargolwala is President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $1.5B 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $1.3B 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $1.3B 10-K, 2025-09-04 | $1.3B 10-K, 2024-09-06 |
| Operating income | $263M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $237M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $243M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $225M 10-K, 2025-09-04 | $193M 10-K, 2024-09-06 |
| SG&A | $502M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $444M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $377M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $371M 10-K, 2025-09-04 | $380M 10-K, 2024-09-06 |
| Net income | $205M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $189M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $197M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $175M 10-K, 2026-09-03 | $150M 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vineet Nargolwala CEO | Board Director | President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Vineet A. Nargolwala | President & CEO | 4, 2026-06-11 |
| Russell Shaller | President & CEO | 4, 2025-11-26 |
| Ann E. Thornton | CFO, CAO and Treasurer | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Ann Thornton | CFO and Treasurer | 4, 2026-09-02 |
| Thomas F. DeBruine | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-09-21 |
| Brett Wilms President Brady IDS EMEA | President, EMEA & Australia | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Olivier Bojarski Group President - Identification Solutions (IDS) at Brady Corporation | President, Americas & Asia | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| David John Barker | Group President | 3, 2026-08-11 |
| Andrew T. Gorman | General Counsel and Secretary | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Andrew Gorman | General Counsel&Corp Secretary | 4, 2026-09-02 |
| Bradley C. Richardson | Director | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| David S. Bem | Director | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Elizabeth P. Bruno | Director | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Joanne Collins Smee | Director | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
| Michelle E. Williams | Director | 10-K, 2026-09-03 |
What Brady Corp does
Brady was incorporated under the laws of the state of Wisconsin in 1914. Brady is a global manufacturer and supplier of identification solutions and workplace safety products that identify and protect premises, products and people. The ability to provide customers with a broad range of proprietary, customized and diverse products for use in various applications across multiple industries and geographies, along with a commitment to quality and service, have made Brady a leader in many of its markets.
Shares and governance
| Public float | $3.6B (as of January 31, 2026) | 10-K, September 3, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending July 31, 2026) | 10-K, September 3, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | Thomas F. DeBruine Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 1,569 | $133K | Form 4, October 7, 2026 |
| September 18, 2026 | Thomas F. DeBruine Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 5,739 | $482K | Form 4, September 21, 2026 |
| June 10, 2026 | Vineet A. Nargolwala President & CEO | Buy | 13,011 | $1.0M | Form 4, June 11, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 | Thomas F. DeBruine Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 5,538 | $449K | Form 4, January 6, 2026 |
| December 19, 2025 | Ann Thornton CFO and Treasurer | Sale | 4,080 | $334K | Form 4, December 22, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 | Brett Wilms President - EMEA & Australia | Sale | 3,791 | $296K | Form 4, December 11, 2025 |
| November 25, 2025 | Andrew Gorman General Counsel&Corp Secretary | Sale | 12,528 | $1.0M | Form 4, November 26, 2025 |
| November 25, 2025 | Russell Shaller President & CEO | Sale | 17,130 | $1.4M | Form 4, November 26, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 3.02 Unregistered sales of equity securities
- Item 5.01 Changes in control of registrant
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-09-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-18
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 1.02 Termination of a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-06-11
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-18
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-08
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-04-21
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-03-20
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-02-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Brady Corp
- What does Brady Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Brady was incorporated under the laws of the state of Wisconsin in 1914. Brady is a global manufacturer and supplier of identification solutions and workplace safety products that identify and protect premises, products and people. The ability to provide customers with a broad range of proprietary, customized and diverse products for use in various applications across multiple industries and geographies, along with a commitment to quality and service, have made Brady a leader in many of its markets."
- What is Brady Corp's revenue?
- $1.7B for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed September 3, 2026.
- Is Brady Corp profitable?
- Brady Corp reported net income of $205M for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2026.
- How many employees does Brady Corp have?
- About 6,325 as of July 31, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Brady Corp?
- Vineet Nargolwala, President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed September 3, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Brady Corp?
- Ann E. Thornton, CFO, CAO and Treasurer, as named in a 10-K filed September 3, 2026.
- Where is Brady Corp headquartered?
- Milwaukee, WI.
- What is Brady Corp's stock ticker?
- BRC on NYSE.
- What industry is Brady Corp in?
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries, SIC code 3990.
- What is Brady Corp's website?
- bradyid.com.
- When does Brady Corp report earnings next?
- November 16, 2026. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is Brady Corp a public company?
- Yes. Brady Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000746598 and trades as BRC.
- Who audits Brady Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- What is Brady Corp's public float?
- $3.6B as of January 31, 2026, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed September 3, 2026.
- How many business segments does Brady Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending July 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed September 3, 2026.
- Have Brady Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since September 18, 2025, officers and directors reported 12 open-market sales worth about $9.0M and 1 purchase worth about $1.0M on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Thomas F. DeBruine (Chief Operating Officer) sold 1,569 shares on October 6, 2026.