Bruker Corporation

NasdaqGS:BRKR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.7b

Bruker Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

Bruker is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.46%.

Key information

0.5%

Dividend yield

-0.1%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield0.3%
Future Dividend Yield0.5%
Dividend Growth5.2%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio-83%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 29

BRKR: Helium Cost Pressures And Margin Execution Will Shape 2026 Path

Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Bruker by several dollars to reflect helium cost headwinds, recent margin pressure and lower valuation multiples, while underlying long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions remain broadly consistent. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have been resetting expectations on Bruker, with several firms cutting price targets by mid single digit to low double digit dollar amounts.
Narrative Update Apr 15

BRKR: Rising Helium Costs Will Pressure Margins And Test 2026 Earnings

Analysts have reduced their Bruker price targets by mid single digit dollar amounts, citing lower margin expectations, helium related cost headwinds and revised sector multiples. These factors, in turn, feed into a higher implied future P/E and modest adjustments to growth and discount rate assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 01

BRKR: 2026 Earnings Framework And Helium Risk Will Shape Future P/E

Bruker's updated analyst price target edges lower to about $48 per share, as analysts trim fair value and future P/E assumptions while factoring in helium cost risks and recent price target resets across the coverage group. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bruker reflects a mix of optimism around long term growth targets and caution around nearer term execution, margins, and input cost risks.
Seeking Alpha Mar 31

Bruker: A Better, Yet Speculative Proposition

Summary Bruker's shares have declined 40% since January, pressured by weak 2025 results and a cautious 2026 outlook. 2025 saw organic sales decline 4%, high leverage (~3x), and significant M&A activity, raising concerns about capital allocation. 2026 guidance calls for modest 4–5% sales growth, 1–2% organic, and adjusted EPS of $2.10–$2.15, lowering valuation to 15–16x earnings. While conviction remains low due to uneven execution, the risk-reward is improving, warranting consideration of a small speculative position on further dips. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 18

BRKR: 2026 Earnings Framework And Spatial Biology Expansion Will Support Higher P/E

Analysts have reduced the average Bruker price target to about $48, citing helium cost headwinds, a Q4 margin miss and lower sector valuation multiples, while noting that longer term earnings expectations remain in place. Analyst Commentary Research commentary on Bruker highlights a mix of optimism on long term earnings power and caution around near term execution risks and input costs, particularly helium.
Narrative Update Mar 03

BRKR: Reset Margins And 2026 Outlook Will Support Higher Forward P/E

Analysts have reset their view on Bruker, trimming the target to about $48 from about $54 as they factor in recent Q4 margin pressure, higher assumed discount rates and lower profit margin expectations. This comes even as revenue growth forecasts and future P/E assumptions move higher and Street research shows a mix of price target cuts and raises across firms.
Narrative Update Feb 17

BRKR: Future Earnings Reset Will Test 2026 Margin Ramp Assumptions

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Bruker to $35 from $38, reflecting lower applied multiples on future earnings targets after recent price target cuts across several firms, even as updated assumptions factor in changes to revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Bruker has turned more mixed, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets after the latest quarterly update, even as some firms maintain positive ratings or modestly higher targets.
Analysis Article Feb 15

Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) Price Target After Its Latest Report

It's been a sad week for Bruker Corporation ( NASDAQ:BRKR ), who've watched their investment drop 13% to US$36.51 in...
Narrative Update Feb 03

BRKR: Q4 Setup And BEST Agreements Will Support Higher Forward P/E Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price targets on Bruker by amounts such as $5, $13 and to $53, citing updated views on the life science tools sector and Q4 setups. This feeds into our slightly higher fair value estimate and revised assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
Narrative Update Jan 20

BRKR: Constructive Bookings And Rating Upgrade Will Support Higher Forward P E Multiple

Analysts have lifted their Bruker price target to about $54 from about $52, citing slightly higher fair value estimates and modest adjustments to the discount rate, margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations. These changes are supported by a series of recent target hikes and an upgrade to Hold in the life science tools peer group.
Narrative Update Jan 06

BRKR: Constructive Bookings And Rating Upgrade Will Shape Balanced Forward Expectations

Analysts have raised their price target on Bruker by about US$0.57 to around US$52.36, reflecting updated views that factor in steadier bookings and the recent shift from Sell to Hold in Street ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bruker reflects a more balanced stance, with some analysts turning less negative while still highlighting execution risks and guidance concerns.
Narrative Update Dec 17

BRKR: Constructive Bookings And Rating Upgrade Will Support Stronger Forward Expectations

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Bruker to about $52 from roughly $49, citing constructive bookings trends that help offset the impact of a 2025 guidance cut and support a slightly higher long term growth and valuation outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to Bruker reflect a balanced mix of optimism and caution, with modest target price increases and a shift in ratings signaling improving sentiment but also recognition of execution and guidance risks.
Narrative Update Dec 03

BRKR: Constructive Bookings And Rating Upgrades Will Support Stable Forward Expectations

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Bruker to approximately $49 from about $48, citing constructive bookings despite 2025 guidance cuts and recent upgrades in rating outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to Bruker’s updated outlook highlight a more balanced risk and reward profile, with some modest upward revisions to valuation targets despite tempered near term expectations.
Analysis Article Nov 26

Bruker Corporation's (NASDAQ:BRKR) Shares Bounce 26% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry

Bruker Corporation ( NASDAQ:BRKR ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone...
Narrative Update Nov 19

BRKR: Booking Momentum Will Improve Sentiment Despite Lowered 2025 Outlook

Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Bruker from $40 to $43, citing more constructive bookings and improved financial metrics, even though 2025 guidance has been lowered. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect a complex view of Bruker's prospects, with nuanced shifts in expectations tied to the company's latest financial disclosures and forward guidance.
Narrative Update Nov 03

BRKR: Recent Upgrade Will Drive Confidence In Core Market Resilience

Narrative Update: Bruker Analyst Price Target Increased Analysts have raised Bruker's fair value price target by approximately $1.09 to $47.82, citing improved ratings and updated market assessments, even as growth expectations have moderated slightly. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts note that the recent price target increase reflects greater confidence in Bruker’s ability to deliver stable financial results in the near term.
Analysis Article Aug 10

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Bruker Corporation's (NASDAQ:BRKR) 31% Share Price Plunge

NasdaqGS:BRKR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Bruker's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The...
Narrative Update Aug 06

Renewed Biopharma Funding And Cost Savings Will Revitalize Markets

Bruker's consensus analyst price target has declined notably, primarily due to weaker revenue growth forecasts and a lower forward P/E multiple, resulting in a reduced fair value estimate of $46.73. What's in the News Bruker provided guidance for FY2025, projecting revenues of $3.43-$3.50 billion (2%-4% reported growth), driven mainly by M&A (3.5%) and FX tailwind (2.5%), but expects 2%-4% organic revenue decline; Q2 2025 revenue is projected to be approximately flat year-over-year at $795-$798 million (Key Developments).
Analysis Article Jun 25

Revenues Working Against Bruker Corporation's (NASDAQ:BRKR) Share Price

Bruker Corporation's ( NASDAQ:BRKR ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.7x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article May 31

A Look At The Fair Value Of Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Bruker is US$43.42 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Bruker's...
Analysis Article May 16

Bruker's (NASDAQ:BRKR) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

The market for Bruker Corporation's ( NASDAQ:BRKR ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: BRKR is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.

Growing Dividend: BRKR is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Bruker Dividend Yield vs Market
How does BRKR dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (BRKR)0.5%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Life Sciences)0.7%
Analyst forecast (BRKR) (up to 3 years)0.5%

Notable Dividend: BRKR's dividend (0.46%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).

High Dividend: BRKR's dividend (0.46%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: BRKR is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: BRKR is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 22:11
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • 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

Bruker Corporation is covered by 29 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Luke SergottBarclays
Michael RyskinBofA Global Research
Paul KnightBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)