Brookfield Corporation's investment thesis is challenged by a persistent structural headwind, as evidenced by ten consecutive quarters of negative net interest income, which widened to -$4.4B in 2026Q2.
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Revenue is dominated by non-interest income, but profitability is severely impaired by a structural net interest margin deficit of -0.8% and surging loan loss provisions that reached $12.9B in 2026Q2.
Brookfield manages roughly $1 trillion in assets across renewable energy, infrastructure, private credit, real estate, and insurance/retirement solutions. The firm is actively investing in AI infrastructure, data centers, and nuclear energy, positioning itself to capture long‑term growth trends. Management projects a target of doubling fee‑related earnings by 2029.
Brookfield has delivered double‑digit annualized returns for decades, under CEO Bruce Flatt’s long‑term growth strategy. The company generates substantial annual distributable earnings, maintains a robust balance sheet, and produces recurring cash flow.
Brookfield is expanding into advanced alternative investment vehicles and its Wealth Solutions business, which acquires fixed‑income annuities and redeploys capital at higher rates. Its insurance operations also provide a significant float, creating additional revenue and capital deployment opportunities.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 13, 2026 | $0.60-2.9% vs $0.62 | $1.6B-2.2% vs $1.7B |
Q2 2026 May 14, 2026 | $0.58-3.3% vs $0.60 | $1.6B+0.8% vs $1.6B |
Q1 2026 Feb 12, 2026 | $0.67+9.8% vs $0.61 | $1.7B+5.0% vs $1.6B |
Q4 2025 Nov 13, 2025 | $0.63+6.2% vs $0.59 | $18.9B+60.7% vs $11.8B |
Brookfield Asset Management looks poised to keep delivering 15%+ annual dividend growth to shareholders for the foreseeable future. The alternative asset manager has already surpassed its entire 2025 fundraising mark through the first nine months of 2026. Brookfield Asset Management maintains plenty of liquidity for opportunistic acquisitions.
Brookfield Asset Management NYSE: BAM reported 15% growth in third-quarter fee-related and distributable earnings, as fundraising and investment activity increased across its alternative asset management businesses. The company also said full-year earnings would be modestly below its initial expectations because of the timing of two fees.
Brookfield Renewable generated $346 million in third-quarter funds from operations. The company participated in $3 billion invested or committed for growth during the quarter.
Brookfield Asset Management is seeing no let up in fundraising efforts as it tracks toward a record year, driven by the alternative asset manager's infrastructure franchise as investors seek out real assets for stability and returns.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Brookfield Corporation (BN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $41.38 | $92.43B | 82.76 | -14.93% | 2.21% | 0.79% | — | |
| $119.50 | $94.14B | 30.80 | 21.87% | 22.58% | 16.4% | 6.44% | |
| $96.48 | $86.63B | 41.23 | -7.47% | 18% | 3.96% | 0.83% | |
| $116.75 | $67.24B | 16.08 | 15.78% | 8.54% | 7.06% | 1.83% | |
| $39.70 | $14.29B | 18.21 | 40.31% | 10% | 5.11% | 3.43% | |
| $133.98 | $44B | 68.36 | 96.21% | 9.97% | 7.43% | 6.03% |
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Brookfield Corporation (BN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Brookfield Corporation (BN) revenue fell by 14.9% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Brookfield Corporation (BN) earned $1.42B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.3% net margin).
Brookfield Corporation (BN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 0.8% in fiscal year 2025. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Brookfield Corporation (BN) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -3.3%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Brookfield Corporation (BN) has an efficiency ratio of 13.1%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
