Brown-Forman Corporation
NYSE: BF-B
Stock price
29.49 USD
(-58.45%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (89)
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Free Cash Flow Yield
5.2 %
Dividend Yield TTM
3.1 %
Market cap $
$ 13,848.9
Price / Earnings TTM
17.3
Price / Book TTM
3.4
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(9.7) %
(51.5) %
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Free cash flow per share growth
3.8 %
(28.3) %
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Earnings per share growth
(14.4) %
7 %
43.8 %
Founded: 1,870
Employees: 5,700
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Dec 4, 2025)
1) Strategic Overview and Leadership Insights - Brown-Forman's leadership, including CEO Lawson Whiting and CFO Leanne Cunningham, emphasized a focus on managing controllable factors amidst ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties. - The company is reaffirming its full-year guidance for fiscal 2026, indicating confidence in navigating current challenges through strategic innovation and brand management. - The recruitment process for a new CFO is underway, as Leanne Cunningham plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year.
2) Financial Performance and Segment Results - For the first half of fiscal 2026, reported net sales declined by 4%, with organic net sales flat after adjusting for divestitures (Korbel and Sonoma-Cutrer). - Emerging international markets showed strong performance, with organic net sales growth of 12%, driven by Mexico (18% growth) and Brazil (over 20% growth). - The U.S. market remained flat, while developed international markets saw a 6% decline, though sequential improvements were noted.
| Metric | Q2 FY2026 Performance |
|---|---|
| Reported Net Sales | -4% |
| Organic Net Sales Growth | 0% |
| Emerging Markets Growth | 12% |
| U.S. Market Performance | Flat |
| Developed Markets Decline | -6% |
3) Challenges and Headwinds - The company faces unique headwinds, including a significant decline in used barrel sales (over 60%) and ongoing trade disputes affecting Canadian sales. - Consumer confidence remains pressured in developed markets, particularly in Europe and the U.S., impacting discretionary spending. - The competitive landscape is challenging, with trade-down behavior observed among consumers in higher price segments.
4) Operational and Product Plans - Brown-Forman is focused on strategic innovation, particularly with the launch of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry, which has received positive feedback and is expected to drive growth. - The company is also enhancing its route-to-consumer strategies, particularly in the U.S. with new distributor partnerships, which are beginning to show positive results. - Capital expenditures have been reduced, reflecting completed projects and improved cash flow management, while the company continues to streamline operations.
5) Guidance and Outlook - The company anticipates a low single-digit decline in organic net sales for the full fiscal year, with expectations for gross margin expansion due to the absence of prior year impacts from divestitures. - The outlook remains cautious, with expectations of continued pressure from input costs and the impact of trade disputes on Canadian sales. - The second half of the fiscal year is expected to normalize as the company adjusts to the new distributor landscape and continues to leverage its product innovations.
Bottom line: Brown-Forman is navigating a challenging environment with a focus on strategic innovation and operational efficiency. While facing headwinds from consumer behavior and external market pressures, the company remains confident in its ability to achieve its full-year guidance and capitalize on growth opportunities in emerging markets and new product launches.
Brown-Forman Corporation — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Brown-Forman Corporation is a company. Founded in 1870. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $13848895480 with a current stock price of $29.49.