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Brown–Forman (BF.B) Financials, Dividends & Stock Info
Explore comprehensive financial data for Brown–Forman, provided completely free. Analyze revenue, net income, profit margins, dividend history, and key financial ratios to make informed investment decisions.
Data as of (206 days ago)|Source: SEC EDGAR
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BF.BConsumer Staples
Brown–Forman (BF.B) is a distillers & vintners company. The company reports annual revenue of $4.0B and net income of $869M. Its profit margin is 21.9%.
Brown–Forman Key Financials
Revenue (TTM)↓ 1.2%
$4.0B
Net Income (TTM)↑ 30.8%
$869.0M
Profit Margin
21.9%
Top 33% in sector
Return on Equity
21.8%
Top 100% in sector
Debt/Equity
0.61
Top 0% in sector
Data from SEC EDGAR filings. TTM = Trailing Twelve Months.
Brown–Forman Financial Health ScoreFY2026
0/100
Good overall health with some areas for improvement
-2 pts YoYProfitability90Growth35Cash Flow80
This Financial Health Score is a proprietary metric calculated from SEC EDGAR filings for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Results vary significantly by industry. Conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Data Highlights
- Strong profit margin: 21.9%
- Strong return on equity: 21.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Brown–Forman Official SEC Updates
Official filing updates from SEC EDGAR. Billiver stores internal evidence snapshots for verification, but this page links to the SEC source instead of republishing full filing text.
Open SEC filing
SEC 10-K
SEC 10-K
Official SEC filing update.
10-KAccession 0000014693-26-000024
SEC 8-K
SEC 8-K: Item 2.02, 9.01
Official SEC filing update. Items: 2.02, 9.01.
Item 2.02, 9.01Accession 0000014693-26-000018
SEC 8-K
SEC 8-K: Item 7.01, 9.01
Official SEC filing update. Items: 7.01, 9.01.
Item 7.01, 9.01Accession 0000014693-26-000016
SEC 8-K
SEC 8-K: Item 7.01, 9.01
Official SEC filing update. Items: 7.01, 9.01.
Item 7.01, 9.01Accession 0000014693-26-000014
Source: SEC EDGAR · 5 filings
Informational only. Not investment advice.
Brown–Forman Recent Events
Earnings Results
Leadership Change
Earnings Results
Earnings Results
Leadership Change
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K Filings
5-Year Revenue & Net Income Trend
Chart shows fiscal year data from SEC EDGAR filings. Hover over data points for details.
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Revenue Breakdown (FY2025)
See Brown–Forman detailed breakdown →Nonbrandedandbulk
$102M2.6%
Whiskey
$2.8B71.1%
ReadyToDrink
$491M12.3%
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About Brown–Forman
Brown-Forman Corporation is an American family-controlled publicly traded company, one of the largest in the spirits and wine business. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several very well known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord. Brown-Forman formerly owned Southern Comfort and Tuaca before selling them off in 2016.
- Industry
- Distillers & Vintners
Valuation
Valuation Data UnavailablePrice-based valuation metrics (P/E, P/B) require real-time stock price data which is not included in SEC filings.
Benjamin Graham: Graham recommended P/E ratio not exceed 15 for reasonable valuation. Understanding valuation metrics
Profitability
Above-Average MarginsROE21.8%
vs 21.8% sector median / 21.8% avg
Generates $21.8 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
Profit Margin21.9%
vs -0.3% sector median / 6.9% avg
Keeps 22 cents of every dollar in revenue as profit.
Revenue (TTM)$4.0B
Net Income (TTM)$869M
Profit margin 216% above sector average.
Warren Buffett: Buffett looks for consistent ROE above 20% as a sign of competitive advantage. How to evaluate profitability
Financial Health
Moderate LeverageDebt/Equity0.61
vs 0.61 sector median / 0.61 avg
Carries $0.61 in debt for every $1 of equity.
Total Debt$2.4B
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61.
Peter Lynch: Lynch: normal balance sheet has 75% equity, 25% debt. Understanding financial health
Dividend
Dividend Data UnavailableDividend yield data is not available from SEC filings. Check the company's investor relations page for dividend information.
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Brown–Forman 10-Year Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow History
Net income reached a record high of $1.0B in FY2026.
Annual Financials
FY2026 - FY2017| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.2B(-1.2%) | $4.2B(+6.4%) | $4.0B(+14.9%) | $3.5B(+2.9%) | $3.4B(+1.2%) | $3.3B(-4.0%) | $3.5B(+15.6%) | $3.0B(-9.9%) | $3.3B(-20.9%) | $4.2B(+6.5%) |
| Net Income | $1.0B(+30.8%) | $783.0M(-9.9%) | $869.0M(-3.8%) | $903.0M(+9.2%) | $827.0M(-1.0%) | $835.0M(-7.5%) | $903.0M(+35.0%) | $669.0M(-19.9%) | $835.0M(+24.8%) | $669.0M(+1.5%) |
| Total Assets | - | $8.1B | $8.2B | $7.8B | $6.4B | $6.5B | $5.8B | $5.1B | $5.0B | $4.6B |
| Total Debt | - | $2.4B | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $1.9B |
| Total Equity | - | $3.3B | $3.5B | $2.7B | $2.0B | $1.6B | $2.0B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.4B |
| Profit Margin | 24.5% | 18.5% | 21.9% | 26.1% | 24.6% | 25.1% | 26.1% | 22.3% | 25.1% | 15.9% |
| ROE | - | 24.0% | 24.7% | 34.0% | 41.9% | 50.7% | 45.7% | 48.8% | 63.4% | 48.8% |
| ROA | - | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.8% | 15.7% | 13.0% | 16.8% | 14.5% |
Quarterly Financials
Last 8 quarters| Metric | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.1B | $2.0B | $951.0M | $1.0B | $924.0M | - | $1.1B | $951.0M |
| Net Income | $195.0M | $195.0M | $195.0M | $224.0M | $170.0M | - | $258.0M | $195.0M |
| Total Assets | $8.1B | $8.1B | $8.1B | $8.2B | $8.2B | $8.1B | $8.3B | $8.2B |
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
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Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Only purchase (P) and sale (S) transactions shown.
Brown–Forman Dividend Safety Analysis & Growth History
Dividend Status
Dividend PayerCAGR (5Y)
-21.9%
This company pays dividends. Historical dividend data shown below.
5-year dividend CAGR: -21.9%.
Annual Dividends
2011 - 2018| Metric | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend/Share | $0.89 | $4.98 | $1.09 | $1.21 | $0.66 | $0.63 | $1.61 | $0.32 |
| YoY Growth | - | +456.7% | -78.1% | +11.0% | -45.9% | -3.5% | +154.4% | -80.3% |
| Payments | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Increased | - | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Learn more: Dividend investing guide | How to evaluate dividend safety
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Brown–Forman Free Cash Flow & Dividend Coverage
Free Cash Flow
$419.0M
FY2026
FCF Margin
10.0%
FCF / Revenue
Operating Cash Flow
$647.0M
Cash from operations
FCF / Net Income
0.41x
Below earnings
Generates approximately $1M in free cash flow per day.
Cash Flow History
FY2017 - FY2026| Metric | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $639.0M | $800.0M | $656.0M | $817.0M | $800.0M | $724.0M | $817.0M | $598.0M | $640.0M | $647.0M |
| CapEx | -$112.0M | -$119.0M | -$112.0M | -$62.0M | -$119.0M | -$113.0M | -$62.0M | -$167.0M | -$183.0M | -$228.0M |
| Free Cash Flow | $527.0M | $681.0M | $544.0M | $755.0M | $681.0M | $611.0M | $755.0M | $431.0M | $457.0M | $419.0M |
| FCF Margin | 12.5% | 20.5% | 18.2% | 21.8% | 20.5% | 18.2% | 21.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% |
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filings. FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures. Free cash flow guide
As of FY2026 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Brown–Forman Risk Factors
Company-disclosed SEC risk factors
Risk factors are disclosed by the company in its SEC Form 10-K, Item 1A. Billiver does not classify or summarize company-specific legal, operational, financial, or market risks here.
Sector context: Consumer Staples. This is not a Billiver risk assessment for BF.B.
Source note: the SEC Form 10-K includes Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The full risk-factor text should be read from the company’s own SEC filing.
Brown–Forman FAQ
What is Brown–Forman's annual revenue?
Brown–Forman (BF.B) reported $4.0 billion in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. This financial data is compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Is Brown–Forman profitable?
Yes, Brown–Forman is profitable with a 21.9% net profit margin and $869 million in net income (TTM). All figures from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Does Brown–Forman pay dividends?
Yes, Brown–Forman pays regular dividends. View the full dividend history and payout analysis on this page.
What is Brown–Forman's financial health score?
Brown–Forman has a financial health score of 71/100 (Grade: B), evaluating profitability, solvency, liquidity, and growth based on SEC EDGAR data.
How many years of Brown–Forman financial data are available?
10 years of financial data are available for Brown–Forman from FY2017 to FY2026. All figures are compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.