Brookfield Corporation (BN) Stock: Distributable Earnings Rise 27% to $1.5 Billion on Strong Q125 Report

TLDR

Q1 2025 distributable earnings up 27% to $1.5 billion Shares repurchased totaled $850 million so far in 2025 Deployable capital reached a record $165 billion Asset management inflows hit $25 billion in Q1 Declared $0.09 per share return of capital for June 30, 2025

Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN) shares rose 3.33% to $57.75 during early trading on May 8, 2025, after the company reported strong first-quarter results.

Brookfield Corporation (BN) 

The firm saw distributable earnings surge 27% year over year to $1.5 billion, driven by resilient cash flows and robust inflows in its asset management arm. Investors are also reacting positively to Brookfield’s aggressive share repurchase program, with $850 million of stock already bought back this year.

Earnings Climb Despite Market Volatility

Brookfield’s operating businesses continued to perform well amid market fluctuations. Distributable operating earnings for the quarter stood at $437 million, up from $279 million a year earlier, thanks to higher investment income and contributions from American Equity Life, acquired in May 2024. Asset management inflows were strong at $25 billion, and $3 billion was deployed into Brookfield-originated strategies, generating returns above 8%.

Brookfield Corporation, $BN, Q1-25. Results:

📊 Adj. EPS: $0.98
💰 Revenue: $17.94B
🔎 Distributable earnings rose to $1.5B driven by strong inflows in asset management, robust cash flows from operating businesses, and $850M in share repurchases. pic.twitter.com/0FVCdhN6Db

— EarningsTime (@Earnings_Time) May 8, 2025

However, the company reported a net loss of $282 million due to unrealized reserve movements caused by interest rate and equity market changes. This contrasts with net income of $337 million in the prior-year period. Brookfield emphasized that its liquidity position remains solid, with $25 billion in cash and short-term investments and another $22 billion in long-term liquid assets.

Capital Deployment Hits Record Levels

Brookfield’s deployable capital reached a new high of $165 billion, supporting ongoing investments and portfolio rotation into higher-yielding strategies. The company launched its U.K. pension risk transfer business, Blumont Annuity UK, in late March and expects to be active in the market through 2025.

Other highlights include originating $4 billion in annuity sales during the quarter and completing a $500 million funding agreement-backed note issuance at American National. The firm’s property and casualty float remained stable at approximately $8 billion, providing diversification and flexibility.

Dividend and Shareholder Returns

Brookfield’s board declared a quarterly return of capital of $0.09 per class A and class B share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. The company reaffirmed its focus on delivering 15%+ long-term returns for shareholders. President Nick Goodman noted that despite market volatility, Brookfield is accelerating its buybacks to compound capital further.

As of now, BN stock is up over 31% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P/TSX Composite index’s 13.39% gain in the same period. Looking ahead, Brookfield’s record capital reserves and active investment strategy position it well to sustain growth.

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