Company / Free Cash Flow
Brown–Forman Free Cash Flow History
FY2015-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$431.0M
FY2024
5-year range
$419.0M / $798.0M
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
+2.9%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#43 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At $431M, Brown–Forman's free cash flow ranks #43 of 81 in the Consumer Staples sector. Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2024 after 2 years of decline, reaching $431M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$431M in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.7%.
Declined from $457M to $431M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -18.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -6.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#43 of 81 in Consumer StaplesTop 53% of 81This company $431.0M Sector average $1.5B
▼
-71.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -6.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2024, free cash flow increased 2.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #43 out of 81 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 21.9%
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 21.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $431.0M | +2.9% |
| FY2023 | $419.0M | -8.3% |
| FY2022 | $457.0M | -42.7% |
| FY2021 | $798.0M | +5.7% |
| FY2020 | $755.0M | +23.6% |
| FY2019 | $611.0M | -10.3% |
| FY2018 | $681.0M | +29.2% |
| FY2017 | $527.0M | -3.1% |
| FY2016 | $544.0M | +30.8% |
| FY2015 | $416.0M | -14.8% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jan 26, 2026