Brown Forman Corporation (BF.B)
NYSE: BF.BConsumer DefensiveBeverages - Wineries & DistilleriesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 25.94 -0.06%
BF.B stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $11.90B
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.74
- Forward P/E
- 15.14
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.55
- Dividend yield
- 3.55% ($0.92)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
- 52-week range
- 22.61 – 31.92
- Day range
- 25.93 – 26.54
- Volume / Avg
- 1.72M / 2.32M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 290.38M
52-week range
BF.B stock today
Brown Forman (BF.B) closed at $25.94 on Oct 7, down 1.56% (-$0.41), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, BF.B sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $22.61 to $31.92: 18.7% below the high, set on Dec 4, 2025 and 14.7% above the low. BF.B is up 0.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 5.9%.
Brown Forman trades at 16.7x its trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $1.55. Its forward P/E of 15.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Brown Forman pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share, a 3.55% yield at the current price.
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About Brown Forman
Company profileBrown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. The company provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Chambord, Coopers' Craft, Diplomático, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
- CEO
- Mr. Lawson E. Whiting
- Headquarters
- Louisville, KY
- Employees
- 4,900
- Website
- brown-forman.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (18 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$28.26+8.94%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 12
- Sell 2
- Strong sell 2
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.92
- Dividend yield
- 3.55%
- Last payment
- $0.231
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
BF.B news
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Brown Forman peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEODiageo plc | 84.73 | -0.06% | $47.12B | vs BF.B |
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Brown Forman stock FAQ
What is Brown Forman's stock price today?
BF.B last traded at $25.94 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.56% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Brown Forman pay a dividend?
Yes. Brown Forman pays $0.92 per share annually, a 3.55% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.231 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is BF.B's P/E ratio?
BF.B trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.74 and a forward P/E of 15.14.
Is Brown Forman in the S&P 500?
Yes. Brown Forman (BF.B) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Brown Forman's CEO?
Mr. Lawson E. Whiting is the chief executive officer of Brown Forman Corporation, which has about 4,900 employees.
Has BF.B ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent BF.B stock split was a 5-for-4 split on Mar 1, 2018, one of 8 splits on record.
What is the BF.B 52-week high?
The 52-week high for BF.B is $31.92 and the 52-week low is $22.61. The stock is currently 18.7% below its high.