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
15.31
$1.79
0.52
$0.91
3.31%
Price and volume
Market cap
$13B
Beta
0.52
52-week high
$48.05
52-week low
$26.11
Average daily volume
236K
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)
28.52%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
19.47%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$790,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.62%
Return on equity (TTM)
22.65%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.312
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.273
Price to book
3.26
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.21
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.128
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.52%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.236
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.31%
Forward dividend yield
3.31%
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 topped Wall Street’s first-quarter sales estimates, driven by ongoing demand for its ready-to-drink offerings and premium spirits, with shares rising about 4% in premarket trading (Reuters)
Consumers in emerging markets with higher disposable incomes contributed to 1% organic sales growth, which offset a 2% drop in organic U.S. sales for the quarter (Reuters)
Brown-Forman maintained its annual guidance after its first-quarter beat, highlighting management’s confidence in tackling market challenges and meeting full-year goals (Reuters)
Brown-Forman projected low single-digit declines in both organic net sales and organic operating income for fiscal 2026, causing its shares to fall around 15% (Reuters)
The U.S. decision to double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% presents a significant margin risk for Brown-Forman’s canned ready-to-drink beverages (Reuters)
Sales for the quarter ending April 30 declined by 7% to $894 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.31 missed analysts’ forecast of $0.34, signaling pressure on consumer demand (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Oct 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 October 16, 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 15.31 as of October 16, 2025.
Does Brown-Forman stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Brown-Forman (BF.A) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 16, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.906 and the yield is 3.31%. 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.