BrightView Holdings Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
BrightView Holdings' CEO is Dale Asplund, appointed in Oct 2023, has a tenure of 2.58 years. total yearly compensation is $6.38M, comprised of 14.9% salary and 85.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.39% of the company’s shares, worth $16.36M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.3 years and 4.7 years respectively.
Key information
Dale Asplund
Chief executive officer
US$6.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 14.89% |
| CEO tenure | 2.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.4% |
| Management average tenure | 6.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 14
BV: Expanded Golf Exposure Will Strain Margins And Limit Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their BrightView Holdings price target from $11.10 to $10.80 as updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples point to a more measured outlook for the stock. What's in the News BrightView updated its earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, now expecting revenue of US$2.745b to US$2.795b, compared with prior guidance of US$2.670b to US$2.730b (company guidance).Analysis Article • May 13
BrightView Holdings' (NYSE:BV) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
Investors signalled that they were pleased with BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BV ) most recent earnings report...Narrative Update • Apr 24
BV: Golf Course Expansion And Thin Margins Will Restrict Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their BrightView Holdings price target to $11.10. The change reflects updated views on the discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth expectations, slightly improved profit margin assumptions, and a revised future P/E of 13.87x.Narrative Update • Apr 09
BV: Fair Value, Golf Course Expansion And Modest Margins Will Shape Returns
Analysts now see BrightView Holdings as fairly valued at about $11.10 per share, reflecting a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple, offset by modestly higher projected profit margins and a small adjustment to the discount rate. What's in the News BrightView Landscapes expanded its partnership with The Villages, now managing upwards of 20 nine hole golf courses and more than 50% of the community's roughly 400 golf holes.Seeking Alpha • Apr 02
BrightView: Improving Fundamentals, But Execution Risks Remain
Summary BrightView is positioned for a U-shaped recovery, targeting a significant salesforce expansion by 2030. BV expects efficiency initiatives, procurement savings, and operating leverage to drive margin expansion and EBITDA growth by late FY2026. I anticipate efficiency gains and pricing discipline to improve free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA margin to 13.6%-13.8% by FY2026, with upside potential tempered by margin pressure and weather risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 26
BV: Expanded Golf Portfolio And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Upside
Analysts have kept their BrightView Holdings fair value estimate steady at $16.46, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects a broadly unchanged view of the stock’s risk and earnings profile.Narrative Update • Mar 11
BV: Golf Contract Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have increased their BrightView Holdings price target slightly to about $16.46 from $16.34. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, modest revenue growth and profit margin, and a future P/E of roughly 17.85x.Narrative Update • Feb 25
BV: Golf Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts now set their BrightView Holdings fair value estimate at about $16.34 per share, compared with the prior $16.06, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News BrightView Landscapes expanded its partnership with The Villages in Florida, now managing upwards of 20 nine hole golf courses and more than 50% of the community's roughly 400 golf holes.Narrative Update • Feb 11
BV: Thin Margins And Limited Buybacks Will Likely Cap Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for BrightView Holdings from about US$10.50 to roughly US$11.10. They cite updated views on fair value that reflect revised assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.Narrative Update • Jan 27
BV: Thin Margins And Modest Buybacks Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on BrightView Holdings to $10.50, based on updated expectations that incorporate slightly higher revenue growth, a small improvement in profit margin, and a marginally lower future P/E assumption. What's in the News BrightView issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected total revenue in a range of US$2.670b to US$2.730b, giving investors a sense of the scale of the business the company is planning for that year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 12
BV: Share Buybacks And Thin Margins Will Constrain Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on BrightView Holdings to US$10.50, aligning it with their updated fair value view as they factor in slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News BrightView completed a share repurchase of 1,136,995 shares, representing 1.19% of its shares, for a total of US$16.17 million under the buyback announced on March 13, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 10
Here's Why BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 19
BV: Higher Discount Rate Will Pressure Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price target for BrightView Holdings by 3 dollars, from about 13 dollars and 50 cents to 10 dollars and 50 cents, citing expectations for slower revenue growth, slightly lower profit margins, a modestly higher discount rate, and a marginally reduced future earnings multiple. What's in the News BrightView completed a share repurchase of 1,136,995 shares, or about 1.19% of outstanding shares, for a total of 16.17 million dollars under the buyback announced on March 13, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 05
BV: Share Repurchases Will Support Stronger Future Shareholder Returns
Narrative Update Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on BrightView Holdings, trimming estimated fair value from approximately $17.06 to about $16.06 per share, reflecting slightly higher perceived risk and a marginally weaker long term profit outlook. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 1,136,995 shares, about 1.19% of outstanding stock, for $16.17 million under the March 13, 2025 authorization, including 513,163 shares bought in the latest tranche for $7.5 million (company disclosure).Narrative Update • Nov 21
BV: Share Repurchase And Guidance Will Strengthen Future Shareholder Value
Analysts have reduced their price target for BrightView Holdings from $18.69 to $17.06, citing a moderation in expected revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a slightly higher discount rate in their projections. What's in the News Between July 1 and September 30, 2025, BrightView Holdings repurchased 513,163 shares, representing 0.54 percent, for $7.5 million.Analysis Article • Nov 20
BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Oct 02
BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:BV) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business
BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BV ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Investors Can Find Comfort In BrightView Holdings' (NYSE:BV) Earnings Quality
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ). While the headline...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Earnings Miss: BrightView Holdings, Inc. Missed EPS By 34% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
The quarterly results for BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ) were released last week, making it a good time to...Analysis Article • May 29
Does BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 14
BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:BV) Share Price Boosted 27% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Apr 28
At US$13.81, Is BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV) Worth Looking At Closely?
While BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price...Seeking Alpha • Mar 21
BrightView Can Meander Before Taking Off
Summary BrightView Holdings focuses on customer retention, cross-selling, and route density for medium-to-long-term growth, with strategic M&A to enhance service line density. Despite a robust backlog and strategic investments, weak economic indicators and adverse weather may hinder near-term growth, justifying a "hold" rating. The stock is reasonably valued compared to peers, but mixed economic signals and decreased free cash flow in Q1 2025 warrant a cautious outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 17
BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV) Shares Could Be 36% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, BrightView Holdings fair value estimate is US$20.81 BrightView...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Is BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 29
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:BV) Revenues Yet
BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BV ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Jan 08
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV)?
BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Dec 20
BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Analysis Article • Dec 05
An Intrinsic Calculation For BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for BrightView Holdings is US$24.06 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Seeking Alpha • Nov 26
BrightView Holdings Will Look To Consolidate Margin (Rating Downgrade)
Summary BrightView Holdings has improved liquidity and deleveraged its balance sheet, but lacks near-term sales growth drivers, leading to a downgrade from "buy" to "hold". The company’s strategic focus on margin expansion and divesting non-core businesses has streamlined operations and improved profitability. Despite improved cash flows and lower debt-to-EBITDA ratios, BV stock appears undervalued compared to peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 11
We Think BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Investors Don't See Light At End Of BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:BV) Tunnel
BrightView Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BV ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x might make it look like a buy right now...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Investing In People And Tech Promises To Boost Revenue And Margins
Strategic focus on employee retention and technology investments aims to enhance service quality, reduce costs, and increase margins.Analysis Article • Sep 22
At US$15.72, Is It Time To Put BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV) On Your Watch List?
BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NYSE gainers with a relatively...Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
BrightView Blossoms With New Strategy And M&A Plans (Rating Upgrade)
Summary BrightView Holdings, Inc. has improved profitability and cash flow through smart contract decisions and careful pricing. The company faces ongoing challenges, including long-term growth and the success of key initiatives like “Project Accelerate.”. BrightView's improved operations, debt reduction, and growth plans make it a strong long-term investment, despite short-term hurdles. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 20
Returns On Capital At BrightView Holdings (NYSE:BV) Have Stalled
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Seeking Alpha • Jul 06
BrightView Holdings Refocuses On Core Values
Summary BrightView pivots strategic positioning to operate as One BrightView, integrating sales and operations at branch level for cross-selling opportunities. The company is divesting noncore businesses to reduce costs and improve operating margin, despite expected revenue challenges in the near future. I retain the "buy" rating on BV due to stable business conditions, strong project backlog conversion, and undervalued stock compared to peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 02
BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV) Shares Could Be 30% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights BrightView Holdings' estimated fair value is US$18.11 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity BrightView...Analysis Article • May 22
BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BV) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 29%
BrightView Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:BV ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last month...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$3m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Sep 30 2025 | US$6m | US$950k | US$13m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$2m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Sep 30 2024 | US$16m | US$950k | US$20m |
Compensation vs Market: Dale's total compensation ($USD6.38M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.70M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Dale's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Dale Asplund (57 yo)
2.6yrs
Tenure
US$6,382,063
Compensation
Mr. Dale A. Asplund serves as Chief Executive Officer and President at BrightView Holdings, Inc. since October 01, 2023 and is its Director since October 2023. He serves as Executive Vice President and Chi...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2.6yrs | US$6.38m | 1.39% $ 16.4m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 3.6yrs | US$2.26m | 0.24% $ 2.9m | |
| Executive VP | 10.3yrs | US$1.83m | 0.34% $ 4.0m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 6.5yrs | US$1.61m | 0.31% $ 3.6m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer | 8.3yrs | US$1.44m | 0.25% $ 2.9m | |
| VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller | 6.1yrs | no data | 0.030% $ 355.3k | |
| Vice President of Finance | no data | no data | no data |
6.3yrs
Average Tenure
51.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: BV's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2.6yrs | US$6.38m | 1.39% $ 16.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 11yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$317.47k | 0.30% $ 3.5m | |
| Independent Director | 7.1yrs | US$260.00k | 0.14% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | no data | 0.043% $ 503.6k | |
| Independent Director | 7.1yrs | US$265.00k | 0.14% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$245.00k | 0.14% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$260.50k | 0.10% $ 1.2m |
4.7yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: BV's board of directors are considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 11:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
BrightView Holdings, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Wittmann | Baird |
| Samuel England | Berenberg |
| Ryan Gilbert | BTIG |