Company / Operating Cash Flow
Brown–Forman Operating Cash Flow History
FY2015-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$598.0M
FY2024
5-year range
$598.0M / $936.0M
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-7.6%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#46 of 82
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At $598M, Brown–Forman's operating cash flow ranks #46 of 82 in the Consumer Staples sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $524M in FY2015 to $936M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$598M in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.8%.
Declined from $640M to $598M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -13.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#46 of 82 in Consumer StaplesTop 56% of 82This company $598.0M Sector average $2.4B
▼
-74.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2024, operating cash flow decreased 7.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #46 out of 82 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $598.0M | -7.6% |
| FY2023 | $647.0M | +1.1% |
| FY2022 | $640.0M | -31.6% |
| FY2021 | $936.0M | +14.6% |
| FY2020 | $817.0M | +12.8% |
| FY2019 | $724.0M | -9.5% |
| FY2018 | $800.0M | +25.2% |
| FY2017 | $639.0M | -2.6% |
| FY2016 | $656.0M | +25.2% |
| FY2015 | $524.0M | -13.8% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jan 26, 2026