Brookfield Business Partners L.P.(BBU)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
BBU•NYSE
$31.46
Price updated Jun 20, 2026
AboutBrookfield Business Partners L.P. is a private equity firm specializes in acquisition. The firm typically invests in business 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. is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Brookfield Business Partners L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc.Show more
- Revenue$27.94B-31.2%
- EBITDA$7.31B-4.7%
- Net Income-$26M-276.4%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.31+38.0%
- Gross Margin19.32%+36.8%
- EBITDA Margin26.17%+38.5%
- Operating Margin15.13%+37.5%
- Net Margin-0.09%-356.6%
- ROE-0.16%-293.4%
BBU Price & Volume
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Portfolio Rotation Drives Margin Recovery Amid Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Consolidated Debt Refinancing Risk
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Brookfield Business Partners is currently navigating a complex transition characterized by strategic asset divestitures that have reduced total revenue from $14.4 billion in 2023Q3 to $7.2 billion by 2025Q4.
- While the firm has successfully improved gross margins to 20.8% through portfolio optimization, investors must remain cautious regarding the persistent net income volatility and the $43.7 billion debt load consolidated at the subsidiary level.
- Future performance hinges on the firm's ability to maintain operational efficiency across its diverse industrial holdings while managing the inherent risks of its capital-intensive business model.
Verdict Logic
while the stock trades at a low 0.07 P/S ratio, the ongoing net income volatility and $43.7 billion in total debt warrant a cautious approach until cash flow consistency stabilizes.
BBU Growth Metrics
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years15.26%
5 Years-5.79%
3 Years-21.33%
TTM-32.14%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-190.97%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM45.37%
Return on Capital
10 Years4.09%
5 Years4.89%
3 Years4.82%
Last Year6.85%
BBU Recent Earnings
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (18%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (73%)
Q1 2026Latest
Jan 30, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.48-134.8%
$1.38
Rev
$7.0B+102.3%
$3.5B
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.28-128.0%
$1.00
Rev
$6.9B+22.5%
$5.6B
Q3 2025
Aug 1, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.12-90.5%
$1.26
Rev
$6.8B+116.4%
$3.1B
Q2 2025
May 2, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.38-70.3%
$1.28
Rev
$6.7B+137.1%
$2.8B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Latest | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.48vs $1.38-134.8% | $7.0Bvs $3.5B+102.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.28vs $1.00-128.0% | $6.9Bvs $5.6B+22.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $0.12vs $1.26-90.5% | $6.8Bvs $3.1B+116.4% |
| Q2 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $0.38vs $1.28-70.3% | $6.7Bvs $2.8B+137.1% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.46 | $2.79B | -62.92 | -31.22% | -0.09% | -0.16% | 2.2% | |
| $120.88 | $94.7B | 31.15 | 21.58% | 20.38% | 14.25% | — | |
| $95.14 | $85.42B | 40.66 | -10.99% | 14.82% | 3.84% | — | |
| $119.33 | $68.8B | 16.44 | 16.03% | 7.24% | 5.52% | — | |
| $44.01 | $15.9B | 20.19 | 19.8% | 13.7% | 7.81% | — | |
| $42.42 | $16.26B | 35.06 | 77.91% | 0.51% | 0.41% | — |
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Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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BBU Frequently Asked Questions
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s revenue?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) reported $27.57B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 464% increase from $4.88B in 2013.
How fast is Brookfield Business Partners L.P. growing?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) saw revenue decline by 31.2% over the past year.
Is BBU profitable?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) reported a net loss of $13.6M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does BBU pay dividends?
Yes, Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.20%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is BBU's return on equity?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) has a return on equity (ROE) of -0.2%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s free cash flow?
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) generated $1.16B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.