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BN

Brookfield Corporation

FinancialsAsset Management & Custody Banks$99.6B

May14Thu

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026Pre-Market6:45 AM EDT

Brookfield Corporation Misses on EPS, Stock Up 0.01%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.03	N/A	-95.29%
Revenue	—	N/A	—

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Brookfield Corporation Misses on EPS, Stock Up 0.01%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.03	N/A	-95.29%
Revenue	—	N/A	—

Management Commentary

Tone: Unknown

No transcript is on record for this earnings call, so the analysis is based solely on the numerical results provided.

What It Means

Brookfield Corporation reported an EPS of $0.03, significantly missing expectations. Despite this disappointing result, the stock saw a slight increase of 0.01%, indicating that investors may have had low expectations or are reacting to other factors not detailed in the earnings report.

Company Snapshot

Brookfield Corporation (BN) is a leading asset management firm that focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure, and private equity. With a market cap of $103 billion, it plays a significant role in the financial sector, especially as investors look for stable returns in a fluctuating economy.

Key Metrics to Watch

Assets Under Management (AUM)

AUM is a critical measure of growth and investor confidence, impacting revenue generation.

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Net Income

Net income provides insight into the company's profitability and operational efficiency.

N/A

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Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-85.73%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.90%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, Brookfield reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30, significantly missing expectations of $0.61, leading to a 2.25% increase in stock price the following day. This marked a continuation of disappointing earnings surprises over the past quarters.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, analysts expect continued volatility in earnings due to past performance and market conditions. Investors are keenly watching for any signs of recovery in earnings and revenue.

Bull Case

If Brookfield can demonstrate a rebound in fee-related earnings and manage to increase AUM, it could signal a strong recovery and renewed investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to miss earnings expectations, it may lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the current AUM and how does it compare to last quarter?

AUM growth is crucial for revenue generation and reflects investor confidence, which will be closely scrutinized this quarter.

What are the fee-related earnings for this quarter?

This metric is vital for understanding the company's core profitability and operational efficiency, especially after recent earnings misses.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Brookfield's ability to recover its AUM and fee-related earnings, given recent market trends in asset management.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 4.3% move, indicating higher volatility expectations than historical averages.

The company has a strong portfolio that could benefit from market recovery, which may not be fully reflected in current earnings estimates.

Key Risk

If AUM growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly shift market sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Brookfield can stabilize its earnings and regain investor confidence after several disappointing quarters.

Bull Confirmed If

AUM growth of over 5% quarter-over-quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

AUM decline or flat growth would reinforce the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.3%

Historical Avg

±3.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±4.3% while BN has averaged ±3.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.6%

30d HV

29.8%

Calls (39K)P/C Ratio: 0.42Puts (42K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Brookfield beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 3% the following day, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but lack strong commentary, the stock may see muted movement as investors remain cautious.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting an average drop of around 0.3% following earnings misses.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on AUM growth and investor inflows.
2Details on fee-related earnings and how they compare to previous quarters.
3Management's outlook on market conditions and potential growth areas.
4Insights into operational efficiencies and cost management strategies.
5Any commentary on strategic initiatives or new investment opportunities.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Assets Under Management (AUM)

AUM is a critical measure of growth and investor confidence, impacting revenue generation.

N/A

Net Income

Net income provides insight into the company's profitability and operational efficiency.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-85.73%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.90%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, analysts expect continued volatility in earnings due to past performance and market conditions. Investors are keenly watching for any signs of recovery in earnings and revenue.

Bull Case

If Brookfield can demonstrate a rebound in fee-related earnings and manage to increase AUM, it could signal a strong recovery and renewed investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to miss earnings expectations, it may lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the current AUM and how does it compare to last quarter?

AUM growth is crucial for revenue generation and reflects investor confidence, which will be closely scrutinized this quarter.

What are the fee-related earnings for this quarter?

This metric is vital for understanding the company's core profitability and operational efficiency, especially after recent earnings misses.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Brookfield's ability to recover its AUM and fee-related earnings, given recent market trends in asset management.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 4.3% move, indicating higher volatility expectations than historical averages.

The company has a strong portfolio that could benefit from market recovery, which may not be fully reflected in current earnings estimates.

Key Risk

If AUM growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly shift market sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Brookfield can stabilize its earnings and regain investor confidence after several disappointing quarters.

Bull Confirmed If

AUM growth of over 5% quarter-over-quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

AUM decline or flat growth would reinforce the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.3%

Historical Avg

±3.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±4.3% while BN has averaged ±3.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.6%

30d HV

29.8%

Calls (39K)P/C Ratio: 0.42Puts (42K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Brookfield beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 3% the following day, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but lack strong commentary, the stock may see muted movement as investors remain cautious.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting an average drop of around 0.3% following earnings misses.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on AUM growth and investor inflows.
2Details on fee-related earnings and how they compare to previous quarters.
3Management's outlook on market conditions and potential growth areas.
4Insights into operational efficiencies and cost management strategies.
5Any commentary on strategic initiatives or new investment opportunities.