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Consumer DefensiveBrown-Forman Corporation
$25.81
$-0.33 (-1.26%)
Jan 5, 2026
Price History (1Y)
Analysis
Brown-Forman Corporation is a consumer defensive company in the beverages - wineries and distilleries industry. The company has a significant market presence with a market capitalization of $11.96B and employs approximately 5000 people. The company's financial health indicates a moderate level of profitability, with gross margin at 59.1%, operating margin at 29.4%, and profit margin at 20.8%. Returns on equity and assets are also substantial, standing at 20.7% and 8.2%, respectively. The balance sheet shows significant debt, valued at $2.65B, but a substantial cash position of $319.00M. The company's valuation context indicates a relatively modest P/E ratio, both on a trailing twelve-month basis (15.27) and forward estimate (14.89). Revenue growth has been declining over the past year, with a 5.4% decrease in revenue compared to the previous year. Net income also declined by 13.9% year-over-year. The dividend yield is substantial at 348.0%, but the payout ratio is relatively moderate at 53.0%.
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About Brown-Forman Corporation
Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. It 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, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, and bulk whiskey and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors and state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It operates in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Visit website →Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- $11.96B
- P/E Ratio
- 15.27
- 52-Week High
- $38.85
- 52-Week Low
- $25.53
- Avg Volume
- 4.31M
- Beta
- 0.41
- Dividend Yield
- 348.00%
Company Info
- Industry
- Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
- Exchange
- NYQ
- Country
- United States
- Employees
- 5,000