Company / Profit Margin
Brown–Forman Profit Margin History
FY2015-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
21.9%
FY2024
5-year range
18.5% / 26.1%
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-10.8%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#5 of 72
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 72 Consumer Staples companies, Brown–Forman is in the top 7% for profit margin. Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.9% in FY2017 to 26.6% in FY2015.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.9% in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from 18.5% to 21.9% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in Consumer StaplesTop 7% of 72This company 21.9% Sector average 6.2%
▼
+254.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2024, profit margin decreased 10.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 15.7pp above the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2015.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2017.
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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 21.9% | -10.8% |
| FY2023 | 24.5% | +32.3% |
| FY2022 | 18.5% | -13.1% |
| FY2021 | 21.3% | -18.3% |
| FY2020 | 26.1% | +6.1% |
| FY2019 | 24.6% | -2.1% |
| FY2018 | 25.1% | +57.8% |
| FY2017 | 15.9% | -28.7% |
| FY2016 | 22.3% | -16.0% |
| FY2015 | 26.6% | +59.3% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jan 26, 2026