Brookfield ($BN) Rockets on Q2 Earnings: $55B Windfall & 3-for-2 Stock Split Unleashed

Brookfield just flexed its financial muscle—hard. Q2 earnings smashed expectations, fueled by a monstrous $55 billion asset monetization spree. And as if that wasn’t enough, they’re throwing shareholders a three-for-two stock split bone. Because nothing says 'we’re crushing it' like slicing the pie into more pieces.

Wall Street’s buzzing, but let’s be real—this is the same game played with bigger numbers. Brookfield’s monetization hustle? A masterclass in turning 'illiquid' into 'I’ll take it.' The stock split? A psychological sugar rush for investors who think more shares = more wealth. (Spoiler: Math doesn’t care about feelings.)

Bottom line: Brookfield’s executing like a machine. But in a world where 'alternative assets' sound sexier than they perform, even $55 billion can’t silence the cynics. Yet for now? The bulls are running.

TLDR

• $BN trades at $65.06, up 0.25% in midday action on Aug. 7, 2025
• Q2 distributable earnings hit $1.3B, up 13% year-over-year
• Over $55B in assets monetized since January 2025
• Deployable capital reaches record $177B
• Three-for-two stock split effective October 9, 2025

As of 12:40 PM EDT on August 7, 2025, Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN) shares were trading at $65.06, up $0.16 (+0.25%) as of writing.

Brookfield Corporation (BN)

The company reported another quarter of robust results, supported by continued momentum across its businesses and significant asset monetization activity. President Nick Goodman emphasized the strength of the $55B in asset sales this year, completed at or above carrying values.

Earnings Highlights

For Q2 2025, total consolidated net income came in at $1.1B, with $2.9B over the last twelve months (LTM). Distributable earnings before realizations were $1.3B ($0.80/share) for the quarter and $5.3B ($3.36/share) for the LTM, marking a 13% year-over-year increase. Including realizations, total distributable earnings reached $1.4B ($0.88/share) for the quarter and $5.9B ($3.71/share) for the LTM.

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/1skHMghVPn

— gtG (@g00dtoGreat) May 8, 2025

Business Segment Breakdown

Asset Management generated $650M ($0.41/share) in DE for the quarter and $2.7B ($1.72/share) over the LTM. Total inflows were $22B, with over $5B from retail and wealth clients. Fee-bearing capital rose to $563B, driving fee-related earnings up 16% year-over-year.

Wealth Solutions delivered $391M ($0.25/share) in DE for the quarter and $1.6B ($1.02/share) LTM. The unit originated over $4B in annuity sales, growing insurance assets to $135B, and deployed $3.5B into Brookfield strategies at an average 8% net yield.

Operating Businesses posted $350M ($0.22/share) in DE for the quarter and $1.7B ($1.07/share) LTM. Key highlights included a landmark deal with Google for up to 3,000 MW of U.S. hydroelectric capacity and 4M sq. ft. of office and retail leases signed.

Monetizations and Capital Strength

Since January 2025, Brookfield has monetized over $55B in assets, including $12B in real estate, $9B in infrastructure, nearly $6B in renewables, and $9B in other assets. Total deployable capital reached a record $177B, including $71B in cash, financial assets, and credit lines.

Stock Split and Dividend

The board approved a three-for-two stock split of Class A shares, payable October 9, 2025, to shareholders of record October 3, 2025. A quarterly dividend of $0.09/share will be paid September 29, 2025.

Performance vs. Index

As of August 8, 2025, BN’s YTD return is 13.78% versus 13.02% for the S&P/TSX Composite. One-year return stands at 47.28% compared to 25.20% for the index.