Brown-Forman/$BF.A
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About Brown-Forman
Brown-Forman is a US-based manufacturer of premium distilled spirits that generates 71% of revenue in the whiskey category, under well-known Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and bourbon brands Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. It also manufactures and distributes tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and premium wines. The company generates 45% of sales from its home market, while the bulk of international revenue comes from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. The Brown family controls over 50% of the economic interests and a 67% voting power of the company.
Ticker
$BF.A
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
5,000
Headquarters
Website
Brown-Forman Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$13B
15.18
$1.79
0.52
$0.91
3.34%
Price and volume
Market cap
$13B
Beta
0.52
52-week high
$44.37
52-week low
$26.11
Average daily volume
186K
Dividend rate
$0.91
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.791
Quick ratio
0.88
Long term debt to equity
52.031
Total debt to equity
67.728
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
50.24%
Interest coverage (TTM)
9.49%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,213
Gross margin (TTM)
59.02%
Net profit margin (TTM)
21.38%
Operating margin (TTM)
28.60%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
19.47%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$790,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.59%
Return on equity (TTM)
22.65%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.183
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.246
Price to book
3.23
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.13
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.942
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.56%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.236
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.34%
Forward dividend yield
3.34%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.50%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-13.79%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.72%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.36%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.35%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.21%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.40%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.15%
Bulls say / Bears say
Brown-Forman beat first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales expectations with $924 million in net sales versus $909.2 million estimated, driven by sustained demand for RTDs and premium spirits, leading shares to rise ~4% in premarket trading. (Reuters)
Emerging markets delivered a 9% organic increase in net sales in fiscal 2025, led by growth of Jack Daniel’s in Türkiye, Brazil, and the UAE along with higher New Mix volumes, underscoring the company’s success in high-growth regions. (Brown-Forman)
Brown-Forman’s strong cash flow generation enabled $420 million in dividend payouts and $300 million in debt repayments in fiscal 2025, reinforcing its financial flexibility and commitment to shareholder returns. (Brown-Forman)
Organic sales in the United States fell 2% in first-quarter fiscal 2026, highlighting ongoing weakness in Brown-Forman’s core home market. (Reuters)
The Tequila portfolio saw a 12% organic net sales decline in fiscal 2025, reflecting competitive pressures and challenging macroeconomic conditions in Mexico and the United States. (Brown-Forman)
Proposed U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum could raise packaging costs for Brown-Forman’s canned RTD products, posing a risk to future profit margins. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Brown-Forman stock?
Brown-Forman (BF.A) has a market cap of $13B as of November 11, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Brown-Forman stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Brown-Forman (BF.A) stock is 15.18 as of November 11, 2025.
Does Brown-Forman stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Brown-Forman (BF.A) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 11, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.906 and the yield is 3.34%. Brown-Forman has a payout ratio of 50.24% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Brown-Forman dividend payment date?
The next Brown-Forman (BF.A) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Brown-Forman?
Brown-Forman (BF.A) has a beta rating of 0.52. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.