NYSE:BBU Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) Stock Price, News & Analysis $20.24 -0.10 (-0.49%) (As of 10:46 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.24▼$20.3350-Day Range$16.96▼$20.9552-Week Range$12.22▼$23.75Volume621 shsAverage Volume14,269 shsMarket Capitalization$1.50 billionP/E Ratio3.17Dividend Yield1.24%Price Target$30.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Brookfield Business Partners alerts: Email Address Brookfield Business Partners MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.14 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside50.7% Upside$30.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.02% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.97%From $4.16 to $4.45 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.13 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector54th out of 300 stocksConstruction - Special Trade Contractors Industry4th out of 7 stocks 3.6 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBrookfield Business Partners has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.14, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBrookfield Business Partners has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Brookfield Business Partners' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.02% of the float of Brookfield Business Partners has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBrookfield Business Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Brookfield Business Partners has recently decreased by 47.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBrookfield Business Partners pays a meaningful dividend of 1.24%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBrookfield Business Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Brookfield Business Partners is 3.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Brookfield Business Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.62% next year. This indicates that Brookfield Business Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Brookfield Business Partners' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BBU. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBrookfield Business Partners has a news sentiment score of 0.06. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Brookfield Business Partners this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Brookfield Business Partners insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Institutions85.04% of the stock of Brookfield Business Partners is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Brookfield Business Partners' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Brookfield Business Partners are expected to grow by 6.97% in the coming year, from $4.16 to $4.45 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Brookfield Business Partners is 3.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.04.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Brookfield Business Partners is 3.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 42.24.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBrookfield Business Partners has a P/B Ratio of 0.08. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Brookfield Business Partners' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyThis technology could swing the electionHidden in America's forgotten towns, a groundbreaking energy discovery is taking shape. And it's happening right in our own backyard - in the heart of Appalachia.Don't be left in the dark – watch now. About Brookfield Business Partners Stock (NYSE:BBU)Brookfield Business Partners L.P. is a private equity firm specializing in acquisition. The firm typically invests in business services, infrastructure services, construction, energy, and industrials sector. It prefers to take majority stake in companies. The firm seeks returns of at least 15% on its investments. Brookfield Business Partners L.P. was founded in 2016 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Brookfield Business Partners L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Brookfield Corporation.Read More BBU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BBU Stock News HeadlinesAugust 19 at 4:00 PM | globenewswire.comBrookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comBrookfield Business Partners Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bids for Units and Exchangeable SharesAugust 22, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Obama’s final twist in Appalachia Unemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. Hopelessness abounds. And looking in, the future here looks bleak for these forgotten souls. But in a strange twist of fate, something miraculous is taking place…August 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comBrookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Top Industrial Goods Picks: American Superconductor (AMSC), Quest Resource (QRHC)August 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comBBU Investors Have Opportunity to Join Brookfield Business Partners L.P. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law FirmAugust 4, 2024 | insidermonkey.comBrookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE:BBU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 3, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Brookfield Business Partners LP Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 22, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Obama’s final twist in Appalachia Unemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. Hopelessness abounds. And looking in, the future here looks bleak for these forgotten souls. But in a strange twist of fate, something miraculous is taking place…August 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - BBUAugust 2, 2024 | msn.comBrookfield Business Partners L.P. reports Q2 resultsAugust 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comBrookfield Business Partners Reports Second Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - BBUAugust 1, 2024 | msn.comBrookfield Business Partners L.P. Q2 2024 Earnings PreviewJuly 26, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - BBUJuly 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - BBUJuly 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - BBUJuly 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - BBUSee More Headlines Receive BBU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Brookfield Business Partners and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Last Earnings8/02/2024Today8/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/27 Dividend8/30/2024Dividend Payable9/27/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Construction - special trade contractors Sub-IndustryConstruction Current SymbolNYSE:BBU CUSIPN/A CIK1654795 Webbbu.brookfield.com Phone(441) 294-3309FaxN/AEmployees16,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$30.50 High Stock Price Target$34.00 Low Stock Price Target$26.00 Potential Upside/Downside+50.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.14 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.38 Trailing P/E Ratio3.17 Forward P/E Ratio4.87 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$482 million Net Margins7.08% Pretax Margin6.84% Return on Equity21.64% Return on Assets4.41% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.23 Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio0.84 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$51.77 billion Price / Sales0.03 Cash Flow$96.38 per share Price / Cash Flow0.21 Book Value$239.52 per share Price / Book0.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares74,282,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$1.50 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.47 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jeffrey Miles Blidner (Age 76)Vice Chairman, Management & Affiliated Director Mr. Cyrus Madon (Age 58)Executive Chair & Head of Private Equity Comp: $1.07MMr. Anuj Ranjan (Age 45)Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bruce FlattChief Executive OfficerMr. Justin B. Beber (Age 54)Managing Partner, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Head of Corporate Strategy Ms. Jaspreet Dehl CPA (Age 46)Managing Partner of Private Equity & Chief Financial Officer Comp: $807.76kMr. Niel Thassim (Age 50)Managing Partner, COO & Head of Client Strategy of Private Funds Group Mr. Alan Matthew FlemingVP of Investor Relations & MDMr. Ronald Fisher-DaynManaging Partner of ComplianceMs. Suzanne FlemingManaging Partner of Corporate CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsIESNASDAQ:IESCConstruction PartnersNASDAQ:ROADGreen Brick PartnersNASDAQ:GRBKDream Finders HomesNASDAQ:DFHLGI HomesNASDAQ:LGIHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAYAL Capital Advisors LtdBought 22,200 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.061%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 608 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.055%Bank of Montreal CanBought 22,886 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 1.034%BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CorpBought 77,017 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.918%K2 Principal Fund L.P.Sold 96,460 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.081%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BBU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BBU shares performed this year? Brookfield Business Partners' stock was trading at $20.58 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BBU shares have decreased by 1.7% and is now trading at $20.24. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Brookfield Business Partners' earnings last quarter? Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE:BBU) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 2nd. The business services provider reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.95. The business services provider earned $11.95 billion during the quarter. Brookfield Business Partners had a net margin of 7.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.64%. Who are Brookfield Business Partners' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Brookfield Business Partners include CIBC Asset Management Inc (2.66%), Bank of Montreal Can (1.03%), BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp (0.92%) and TD Asset Management Inc (0.20%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Brookfield Business Partners? Shares of BBU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Brookfield Business Partners own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Brookfield Business Partners investors own include Brookfield Asset Management (BAM), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Enbridge (ENB) and Bank of America (BAC). This page (NYSE:BBU) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... 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