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Brown-Forman (BF-B)

Consumer Defensive · Beverages Wineries Distilleries · NYSE

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Brown-Forman (BF-B) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Beverages Wineries Distilleries industry. It has a market capitalization of $14.03B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.7 and a free-cash-flow yield of 6.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 1.2% and free cash flow per share grew 110.0%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.
AI scorecard
Buy · 6.8/10
Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Lagging · -2.2% over 12 months ex. last
Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-60.9%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$14.03B
Trailing P/E19.7
Price / book3.5
Price / sales3.6
FCF yield6.2%
Dividend yield3.0%
Gross margin60.7%
Operating margin28.9%
Net margin18.4%
Revenue growth (YoY)-1.2%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)-2.4%
EPS growth (YoY)-16.9%
FCF/share growth (YoY)+110.0%
Beta0.3
ExchangeNYSE
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryBeverages Wineries Distilleries

BF-B earnings

Next report: Dec 3, 2026 (Q2 2027, EPS estimate $0.46). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q1 2027 Sep 2, 2026 $0.38 $0.37 +2.7% $911.00M
Q4 2026 Jun 4, 2026 $0.12 $0.32 -62.5% $912.00M
Q3 2026 Mar 4, 2026 $0.58 $0.47 +23.4% $1.06B
Q2 2026 Dec 4, 2025 $0.47 $0.48 -2.1% $1.04B

BF-B analyst price target

Median target $28.00 from 17 analysts, ranging $20.00 – $35.00.

Beverages Wineries Distilleries peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
DEO Diageo $55.48B 17.8
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Recent Congressional trades

Brown-Forman trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Valerie Hoyle House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 10, 2025
Valerie Hoyle House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 12, 2025
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025

BF-B FAQ

Is BF-B a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Brown-Forman Buy (6.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is BF-B's P/E ratio?
Brown-Forman trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.7.
When does BF-B report earnings?
Brown-Forman's next scheduled report is on Dec 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.46.
What is the BF-B price target?
The median analyst price target from 17 analysts is $28.00, with a range of $20.00 – $35.00.
Is BF-B Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Brown-Forman as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does BF-B pay a dividend?
Yes — Brown-Forman's dividend yield is 3.0%.