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BF/A US​

Brown Forman Corp Class A(BF/A US)

$30.13-0.782.52%Ext:$33.26+3.1310.40%(Market Closed · 00:00:04 UTC)

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Brown Forman Corp Class A — Company Profile

Brown-Forman Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of a diverse range of alcoholic beverages. Its comprehensive operations cover manufacturing, distilling, bottling, and the global marketing and sale of these offerings. Its extensive product portfolio features a diverse selection of spirits, including various whiskies (encompassing flavored whiskey liqueurs and bourbons), vodkas, tequilas, brandy, and other liqueurs. The company also offers a variety of wines, champagnes, and convenient ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-pour (RTP) options, such as pre-mixed cocktails. These diverse libations are primarily sold under prominent brand names, including Jack Daniel's, Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel Champagnes, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Chambord, Slane, and Fords Gin. Beyond its main beverage business, Brown-Forman also deals in the sale of surplus assets like used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine, while additionally providing contract bottling services. The distribution network ensures products reach retail consumers and individual patrons through either distributors or state government channels. Furthermore, the corporation directly supplies retailers, wholesalers, and provincial government organizations. Maintaining a substantial global presence, Brown-Forman conducts operations across the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and numerous other international regions. Founded in 1870, the firm's corporate headquarters are located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Exchange
UN
CEO
Lawson E. Whiting
Headquarters
Louisville, KY, US
IPO Date
May 3, 1973
Employees
4,900
Website
www.brown-forman.com

Key Metrics

Price
$26.67
Market Cap
$12.44B
Revenue (TTM)
$3.93B
Net Income (TTM)
$715.00M
EPS (TTM)
1.53
P/E (TTM)
17.39
P/B (TTM)
3.09
Dividend Yield
3.44%
ROE (TTM)
17.79%
ROA (TTM)
9.06%
Operating Margin
28.23%
Beta
0.14

Dividends

Last Dividend
$0.23
Last Yield
0.03%

Summary

Brown-Forman Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of a diverse range of alcoholic beverages. Its comprehensive operations cover manufacturing, distilling, bottling, and the global marketing and sale of these offerings. Its extensive product portfolio features a diverse selection of spirits, including various whiskies (encompassing flavored whiskey liqueurs and bourbons), vodkas, tequilas, brandy, and other liqueurs. The company also offers a variety of wines, champagnes, and convenient ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-pour (RTP) options, such as pre-mixed cocktails. These diverse libations are primarily sold under prominent brand names, including Jack Daniel's, Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel Champagnes, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Chambord, Slane, and Fords Gin. Beyond its main beverage business, Brown-Forman also deals in the sale of surplus assets like used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine, while additionally providing contract bottling services. The distribution network ensures products reach retail consumers and individual patrons through either distributors or state government channels. Furthermore, the corporation directly supplies retailers, wholesalers, and provincial government organizations. Maintaining a substantial global presence, Brown-Forman conducts operations across the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and numerous other international regions. Founded in 1870, the firm's corporate headquarters are located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Website
www.brown-forman.com
Location
Louisville, KY, US
Phone502 585 1100
Employees4,900
CEOLawson E. Whiting
IPO DateMay 3, 1973

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Latest Documents

SEC Filings(2.8K)

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  • 8-KEntry into a Material Definitive Agreement21 Sep
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))18 Sep
  • FWPFree writing prospectus17 Sep
  • 424B3Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(3))17 Sep
  • 10-QQ1ended 31 Jul 20262 Sep
  • 8-KResults of Operations and Financial Condition2 Sep
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul
  • 4Statement of changes in beneficial ownership24 Jul

News

  • 70 Million Luxury Shoppers Vanished, and 5 US Stocks Are in the Blast Radius8 Oct
  • Zacks Industry Outlook Anheuser-Busch InBev, Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman and Molson Coors8 Oct
  • Brown-Forman B (BF.B) Down 5.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?2 Oct
  • Brown-Forman Looks Beyond Whiskey To Offset Jack Daniel's Canada Problem18 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Announces $500 Million Debt Offering17 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B) Presents at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference Transcript9 Sep
  • Brown-Forman: Strong Fundamentals Make It Attractive Even Without A Buyout9 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Revives ‘Kentucky Boy' Bourbon, Honoring Master Distiller Chris Morris' 50-Year Legacy8 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Q1 Earnings Meet, Sales Miss on Tequila & Barrel Weakness3 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Q1: Decent Cash Yield, Uninspiring Growth Prospects2 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript2 Sep
  • Brown Forman Q1 Earnings Call Highlights2 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Quarterly Sales Slip on Tequila Slowdown2 Sep
  • Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman misses quarterly sales estimates2 Sep
  • Brown-Forman Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results; Reaffirms Full Year Outlook2 Sep
  • Brown-Forman to Participate in Barclays Global Consumer Conference31 Aug
  • Brown-Forman's Q1 Earnings on the Deck: Is a Beat in the Cards?27 Aug
  • Brown-Forman B (BF.B) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release26 Aug
  • The Heirs to Jack Daniel's Are Fighting to Keep Control23 Aug
  • We Said These 4 Dividend Aristocrats Could Soar. Here's How They Did, Plus 3 New Picks.10 Aug

Mentions in Filings

  • Confidential 45 9.1 Any provision in this Recovery Policy can apply even if the Executive was not responsible for the event in question or if it took place before the grant and/or vesting of any compensation which is subject to recovery. 9.2 Recovery can be applied in different ways for different Executives in relation to the same or different events. 9.3 An Executive will not be entitled to any compensation in respect of any application of this …
    DIAGEO PLCBrown Forman Corp Class A·EX-4.1 - 20-F - Annual report (foreign private issuer) FY 2026·FY26·18 Aug
  • … for each metric. (2) Number of countries/territories with product sales. Employees(1) Global Footprint(1) (2) Diageo Median (excluding Diageo) Target: 262.5% Maximum: 525% Target: 225% Peer Group Composition AB InBev, <strong>Brown-Forman</strong>, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Colgate-Palmolive, Constellation Brands, Danone, Haleon, Heineken, Kraft Heinz, L'Oréal, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt, The Coca-Cola Compa …
    DIAGEO PLCBrown Forman Corp Class A·EX-99 - 6-K - Current report (foreign private issuer)·Q4 26·18 Aug
  • … ionary (8.00%)** | | | | | | LOW | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | 4.03% | 34 | $ 195.9200 | $ 6,661 | | MCD | McDonald’s Corporation | 3.97 | 27 | 242.6700 | 6,552 | | | **Consumer Staples (35.99%)** | | | | | | BF/B | <strong>Brown-Forman Corporation</strong> | 4.00 | 234 | 28.2200 | 6,603 | | CLX | Clorox Company | 3.99 | 77 | 85.5600 | 6,588 | | KO | Coca-Cola Company | 4.02 | 71 | 93.4200 | 6,633 | | KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 4.02 | 63 | 105.4100 | 6,641 | …
    GUGGENHEIM DEFINED PORTFOLIOS, SERIES 2633Brown Forman Corp Class A·497 - GUGGENHEIM DEFINED PORTFOLIOS, SERIES 2633·Q4 26·21 Oct
  • … ionary (8.00%)** | | | | | | LOW | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | 4.03% | 34 | $ 195.9200 | $ 6,661 | | MCD | McDonald’s Corporation | 3.97 | 27 | 242.6700 | 6,552 | | | **Consumer Staples (35.99%)** | | | | | | BF/B | <strong>Brown-Forman Corporation</strong> | 4.00 | 234 | 28.2200 | 6,603 | | CLX | Clorox Company | 3.99 | 77 | 85.5600 | 6,588 | | KO | Coca-Cola Company | 4.02 | 71 | 93.4200 | 6,633 | | KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 4.02 | 63 | 105.4100 | 6,641 | …
    GUGGENHEIM DEFINED PORTFOLIOS, SERIES 2633Brown Forman Corp Class A·487 - GUGGENHEIM DEFINED PORTFOLIOS, SERIES 2633·Q4 26·20 Oct
  • … 67 | | 3,640 | | NKE | NIKE, Inc. (Class B) | | 2.05% | | 98 | | 37.21 | | 3,647 | | TJX | The TJX Companies, Inc. | | 2.07% | | 25 | | 147.36 | | 3,684 | | Consumer Staples (10.23%): | | | | | | | | | | | BF/B | <strong>Brown-Forman Corporation</strong> | | 2.05% | | 129 | | 28.22 | | 3,640 | | CLX | The Clorox Company | | 2.02% | | 42 | | 85.56 | | 3,593 | | CL | Colgate-Palmolive Company | | 2.05% | | 39 | | 93.39 | | 3,642 | | HSY | The Hershey Company | | 2. …
    FT 13302Brown Forman Corp Class A·487 - FORM S-6 TO EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT·Q4 26·20 Oct
  • … 111.03 | | 4,996 | | M | Macy’s, Inc. | | 3.33% | | 219 | | 22.79 | | 4,991 | | YUMC | Yum China Holdings, Inc. † | | 3.34% | | 120 | | 41.78 | | 5,014 | | Consumer Staples (16.59%): | | | | | | | | | | | BF/B | <strong>Brown-Forman Corporation</strong> | | 3.33% | | 188 | | 26.54 | | 4,989 | | INGR | Ingredion Incorporated | | 3.30% | | 52 | | 95.11 | | 4,946 | | KR | The Kroger Co. | | 3.32% | | 81 | | 61.41 | | 4,974 | | MKC | McCormick & Company, Incorporate …
    FT 13254Brown Forman Corp Class A·487 - FORM S-6 TO EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT·Q4 26·9 Oct

Key Stats

Trading

Px/Chg 1D$26.67 / +0.30%
Prev Close$27.13
% of 52Wk H86.00%
Avg Volume237.54K
Beta0.14
Mkt Cap12.44B
FD Mkt Cap12.49B

Float

Shrs Out/Float466.34M / 120.15M
Short Float0.00%
Days to Cover0.00
Stock Repurchased$400.00M

Current Valuation

EV14.28B
EV/EBITDA13.56
EV/Sales3.64
P/B3.09
P/S3.17
FCF Yield2.13%
ROE17.79%
ROA9.06%
Current Ratio3.24

Dividend

Cash$0.23
Yield3.44%
Yield (TTM)3.44%

Estimates

P/E17.39
Est P/EN/A
Est EPSN/A
Est PEGN/A

Valuation

Metric5Yr AvgAug '22Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25Oct '26
PRICE-BASED RATIOS
Price / Earnings86.0940.8943.0321.0697.09228.36
Price / Sales10.248.717.975.1615.8613.52
Price / Book Value7.1212.5210.316.133.553.07
Price / Free Cash Flow70.7342.9473.7251.47138.9746.53
ENTERPRISE VALUE METRICS
Enterprise Value25,351.435,669.636,228.424,220.416,464.314,174.6
Enterprise Value / Sales11.489.078.575.8018.4215.54
Enterprise Value / EBITDA59.3227.9830.5216.0271.27150.79
Enterprise Value / EBIT61.7529.8232.7317.0078.40150.79

Financials

Full Financials
Millions USD5Yr CAGR (%)Apr '22Apr '23Apr '24Apr '25Apr '26
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue-3.2%3,933.04,228.04,178.03,975.03,928.0
Gross Income-13.6%2,391.02,494.02,526.02,343.02,378.0
EBITDA-3.4%1,275.01,187.01,512.01,290.01,109.0
EBIT-1.9%1,196.01,107.01,425.01,203.01,109.0
Net Income-3.9%838.0783.01,024.0869.0715.0
EPS (Diluted)-3.2%1.741.632.151.841.53
BALANCE SHEET
Cash & ST Inv-22.8%868.0374.0446.0444.0308.0
Total Assets5.5%6,373.07,777.08,166.08,086.07,894.0
Total Liabilities1.6%3,636.04,509.04,649.04,093.03,874.0
Total Shareholder Equity10.1%2,737.03,268.03,517.03,993.04,020.0
CASH FLOW
Net Operating Cash Flow1.7%936.0640.0647.0598.01,000.0
Cap Ex-6.2%-138.0-183.0-228.0-167.0-107.0
Free Cash Flow2.9%798.0457.0419.0431.0893.0

Enterprise Value Bridge

Millions USD23 Oct '26
Price (As of 23 Oct '26)30.24
Basic Shares466.34
Market Cap14,102.2
Diluted Shares466.73
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding466.73
Fully Diluted Market Cap14,114.0
+Consolidated Debt2,151.0
−In-the-Money Convertible Debt—
+Capital Leases-
+Operating Leases—
−Cash & Equivalents-308.0
−Short-term Investments-
+Total Preferred-
−In-the-Money Convertible Preferred—
−Investments in Unconsolidated Subs—
+Non-Controlling Interest-
+Pension Liabilities—
Enterprise Value15,945.2

Segment data

Revenue

by Products and services

  • Whiskey74%
  • Ready-to-drink14%
  • Tequila6%
  • Rest Of Portfolio5%
  • Non-branded And Bulk1%

Revenue

by Geography

  • United States42%
  • Other Countries34%
  • Mexico8%
  • Germany6%
  • Australia5%

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