BRP Downgraded to Neutral at Seaport Research as New U.S. Tariffs Take Effect
Seaport Research downgraded its rating on the shares of BRP (DOO.TO) to neutral from buy after the company suspended its 2027 guidance following the April 6 implementation of new tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports into the United States.The revision leads to a 25% tariff on the total value of imported snowmobiles and the majority of off-road vehicles, replacing the previous 50% tariff on applicable metal content only. BRP estimates the potential incremental tariff cost is over $500 million for the year before any mitigation measures.Seaport cut its FY26 earnings per share (EPS) estimate to $1.50 from $6.50 and 2027 EPS estimate to $2.25 from $8.20.Price: $68.80, Change: $-39.25, Percent Change: -36.32%