BRC Group Holdings, Inc.

NasdaqGM:RILY Stock Report

Market Cap: US$323.8m

BRC Group Holdings Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

BRC Group Holdings' CEO is Bryant Riley, appointed in Jul 2018, has a tenure of 7.92 years. total yearly compensation is $16.12M, comprised of 4% salary and 96% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 18.69% of the company’s shares, worth $60.53M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.9 years and 6.9 years respectively.

Key information

Bryant Riley

Chief executive officer

US$16.1m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage3.97%
CEO tenure7.9yrs
CEO ownership18.7%
Management average tenure7.9yrs
Board average tenure6.9yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Apr 06

BRC Group: Record Quarter Ahead But Concerns Remain

Summary BRC Group Holdings reported highly profitable fourth quarter results largely in line with the preliminary numbers provided on January 29. Similar to Q3, earnings were driven by the persistent rally in Babcock & Wilcock Enterprises' shares. As the rally in Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises' common shares has continued, Q1 results should be even stronger. However, addressing substantial 2028 debt maturities remains a difficult task. Subsequent to year-end, the company has entered into several debt-for-equity exchanges. Further exchanges could result in material dilution for common shareholders. With profitability now largely dependent on the performance of Babcock & Wilcock Enterprises' shares and given recent dilution from debt-for-equity exchanges, I prefer to remain on the sidelines. Reiterating "Hold" rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 14

B. Riley Financial: RILYM Holders Score A Winner

Summary On Tuesday, securities of B. Riley Financial rallied across the board after the company filed its much-delayed Q2 2024 financial report on form 10-Q with the SEC. The company expects to file the Q3 2024 financial report in the near future, which should be sufficient to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Cash and cash equivalents at year-end amounted to $257 million, of which approximately $150 million was earmarked for the redemption of the company's RILYM baby bonds on February 28. Last week, a new credit agreement with the Banc of California provided B. Riley with some incremental liquidity. That said, addressing the 2026 debt wall remains a Herculean task for the beleaguered company, with no clear path forward at this point. Hopefully, Bryant Riley will be able to pull a rabbit out of his hat as otherwise equity holders might end up holding the bag. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 14

B. Riley Q3 Results Update: Expect Short-Term Debt To Be Repaid In Due Course

Summary After the close of Wednesday's regular session, beleaguered investment bank and financial services provider B. Riley Financial, Inc. filed a well-anticipated notification of late filing with the SEC. The company will require more time to assess the impact of the Franchise Group bankruptcy and recent asset monetizations on its financial statements. B. Riley also disclosed selected preliminary Q3 results. The company finished the quarter with $159 million in cash and $2.06 billion in debt. Once again, the company will be required to record substantial non-cash impairment charges, which will be largely offset by a gain from the monetization of Great American Group in Q4. With no major debt near-term maturities, the company will have several quarters to figure out a solution for more than $700 million in 2026 baby bond maturities. However, refinancing won't be an easy task. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 17

B. Riley: Survival Potential Uncertain, But Valuation Is Now Reasonable

Summary B. Riley faces immense risks due to significant debt maturities, weak consumer brands, and a tarnished reputation that may harm its advisory business. Despite a 67% stock plummet, short interest remains high, indicating market skepticism about its survival and potential for a short squeeze. The company's future hinges on asset sales, creditor leniency, and potential take-private offers, making its equity value highly speculative. Given its seemingly binary prospects and the potential for significant upside, if liquidity risks are mitigated, I now have a neutral outlook on RILY. Reputation matters in investment banking, meaning B. Riley may struggle with keeping its key clients and employees. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 23

B. Riley Financial: Drop Overdone, Take-Private Opportunistic, Bonds Oversold

Summary B. Riley Financial suspended its dividend to common shareholders to save $62 million for deleveraging. The company's bonds have dropped significantly against a pending liquidity transaction and a cash and equivalents position of $190 million at the end of the first quarter. RILYM is set to be 80% repaid in November as the Fed is set to cut rates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 12

B. Riley Financial: Bad News Comes In Threes

Summary B. Riley Financial, Inc. faces severe financial challenges with escalating interest expense and substantial asset write-offs. The company's complex structure and speculative investments amplify its risk profile. B. Riley Financial's estimated cash inflows from various segments may not be enough to cover its interest expenses, putting the company in a challenging financial position. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 18

B. Riley Financial: Securities Lending Business Raises Eyebrows Due To Liquidity Risk

Summary B. Riley's stock has fallen by 71% since I wrote a bearish opinion in 2021, as its income has declined while its balance sheet risks have grown. The company's future seems uncertain as short interest reaches 30%, making it among the most short-sold stocks today. Fundamentally, the company is operating too many segments, failing to develop a competitive edge in most, leading to low margins. B. Riley's securities lending business stands out compared to peers but could result in notable risks due to the potential undercollateralization of these loans in the event of a large market decline. Although B. Riley's risk exposure appears high, its performance may recover depending on macroeconomic circumstances. Further, its short interest is high enough that it has high short-squeeze potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 18

B. Riley Financial: $1.61 Billion In Ample Liquidity, Dividend Declared, And Short Squeeze

Summary B. Riley Financial's total cash and investments balance at $1.61 billion provides substantial balance sheet depth. The company declared a $0.50 per share quarterly cash dividend for a 7% annual dividend yield. RILY faces jus $25 million in debt maturing in 2024 as of the end of its first quarter with $146.4 million of debt maturing in 2025 comfortably covered by cash. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 26

B. Riley Financial: Bearish Narrative Now Dead On 10-K Filing And Rally, I'm Buying RILYZ

Summary B. Riley Financial filed its 2023 annual report, debunking the bearish thesis that it would face delisting from the SEC. The short position in B. Riley Financial is expected to be unwound in the coming weeks and months. The company's liquidity and upcoming catalysts, such as a potential sale of its Great American Group business, are expected to strengthen its position. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 18

B. Riley's Balance Sheet Is In Bad Shape With A Risky Solvency Position

Summary This article exposes balance sheet risks to B. Riley which occur before the claims of equity investors, preferred equity investors and lenders. RILY's core business is in a risky solvency position; excluding the impact of highly volatile trading revenue streams, RILY has negative EBIT levels, so net interest expense is not covered. The company has a negative net assets positions excluding goodwill. Yet, the stock trades above book value. This implies further downside ahead. Short interest is high, but there was already a short squeeze in late January 2024, which I believe reduces the chances of another short squeeze until new lows are made. However, the short borrow fees are too high to initiate fresh short sells. The balance sheet problems in B. Riley are structural. Hence, I believe it is highly unlikely that Q4 earnings would lead to any kind of sustained reversal. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 12

B. Riley Financial: The Rout Count Get Worse, On Derisking

Summary B. Riley Financial stock continues to struggle with a recovery as the combination of recent headwinds facing its FRG acquisition in August 2023 and weak Q3 results sour market sentiment. This has pushed RILY's dividend yield to ~20%, which is obviously very attractive if its underlying fundamentals remain sound and can help to offset some of the near-term volatility. However, credibility remains low. Mixed asset quality also underscores risks to the durability of cash flows supporting its highly leveraged business and dividends. Paired with its institutional-heavy investor base, which is typically more risk averse, we believe there is further room for de-risking selling in store that could worsen the RILY rout. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 31

B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ:RILY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $1.00

B. Riley Financial, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RILY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $1.00 per share on the 21st of...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Bryant Riley's remuneration changed compared to BRC Group Holdings's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$455m

Dec 31 2025US$16mUS$639k

US$229m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$90m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$330m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$871m

Dec 31 2024US$2mUS$700k

-US$920m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$779m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$729m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$242m

Dec 31 2023US$6mUS$700k

-US$162m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$108m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$37m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$141m

Dec 31 2022US$3mUS$700k

-US$280m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$46m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$43m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$173m

Dec 31 2021US$20mUS$640k

US$438m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$546m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$544m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$553m

Dec 31 2020US$4mUS$600k

US$200m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$47m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$34m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$26m

Dec 31 2019US$5mUS$600k

US$81m

Compensation vs Market: Bryant's total compensation ($USD16.12M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.51M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Bryant's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Bryant Riley (59 yo)

7.9yrs
Tenure
US$16,123,180
Compensation

Mr. Bryant Richard Riley is Executive Chairman of B. Riley Securities, Inc. from April 20, 2026. Mr. Riley is Co-Founder, Chairman & Co-CEO of BRC Group Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as B. Riley Financial...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Bryant Riley
Co-Founder7.9yrsUS$16.12m18.69%
$ 60.5m
Thomas Kelleher
Co-Founder7.9yrsUS$3.34m2.68%
$ 8.7m
Scott Yessner
Executive Vice President & CFO1yrUS$2.52m0.27%
$ 872.0k
Alan Forman
Executive VP11.1yrsUS$1.27m0.081%
$ 260.8k
Andrew Moore
Chairman & Co-CEO of B. Riley Securities Incno dataUS$4.37m0.77%
$ 2.5m
Howard Weitzman
Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer16.5yrsno data0.14%
$ 464.8k
Timothy Wood
Chief Information Officer5.4yrsno datano data
Nancy Feeney
Chief Human Resources Officerno datano datano data
Steven Smith
Senior Vice President of Financial Operations for B. Riley Retail Solutionsno datano datano data
Billy Nichols
Senior VP & Director of Merchandising for B. Riley Retail Solutionsno datano datano data
James Lew
Senior Vice President of Capital Planning & Valuation for B. Riley Retail Solutionsno datano datano data
Michael Miller
Senior Vice President of Capital & Valuation for B. Riley Retail Solutionsno datano datano data
7.9yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: RILY's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Bryant Riley
Co-Founder16.8yrsUS$16.12m18.69%
$ 60.5m
Thomas Kelleher
Co-Founder10.7yrsUS$3.34m2.68%
$ 8.7m
Andrew Moore
Chairman & Co-CEO of B. Riley Securities Incno dataUS$4.37m0.77%
$ 2.5m
Renee LaBran
Independent Director4.8yrsUS$109.16k0.028%
$ 90.6k
Robert Antin
Independent Director9yrsUS$73.48k0.81%
$ 2.6m
Randall Paulson
Independent Director6yrsUS$82.66k0.87%
$ 2.8m
Tamara Brandt
Independent Director4.5yrsUS$102.27k0.027%
$ 85.9k
Marian Walters
Independent Director6.9yrsUS$106.87k0.037%
$ 121.4k
6.9yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: RILY's board of directors are considered experienced (6.9 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/14 01:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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 Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

BRC Group Holdings, Inc. is covered by 1 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael CrawfordB. Riley Securities, Inc.