Brown-Forman Class A
BF.A
Market cap $16.4B

34.61 USD

+0.46

1.35%

At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

34.61

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

1.35%

5 days

0.52%

1 month

3.41%

3 months

3.34%

6 months

-23.28%

Year to date

-5.98%

1 year

-29.47%

5 years

-38.98%

10 years

-26.24%

About: Brown-Forman is a US-based manufacturer of premium distilled spirits that generates close to 70% of revenues in the whiskey category, under well-known Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and bourbon brands Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. It also manufactures and distributes tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and premium wines. The company generates 45% of sales from its home market, while the bulk of international revenues come from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. The Brown family controls over 50% of the economic interests and a 67% voting power of the company.

Employees: 5,700

Consumer Staples Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries

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Funds holding %

of 7,425 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

126% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $400K | Put options by funds: $177K

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 2 (+1) [Q4]

19% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 26

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 201 [Q3] → 203 (+2) [Q4]

0.05% less ownership

Funds ownership: 10.58% [Q3] → 10.52% (-0.05%) [Q4]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 62 | Existing positions reduced: 65

22% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $860M [Q3] → $671M (-$189M) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BF.A.

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Financial journalist opinion

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American liquor exports hit record high in 2024, driven by tariffs

U.S. spirits exports reached a record $2.4 billion, up 10% compared with 2023. Exports to the European Union increased 39%, driven in large part by uncertainty around tariffs.

American liquor exports hit record high in 2024, driven by tariffs

Brown-Forman Corporation: Downgrade To Sell On Uncertain Tariffs Risk And Weak Organic Growth Outlook

I am downgrading Brown-Forman Corporation to a sell due to weak domestic demand, unfavorable supply demand balance in whiskey, and rising tariff risks. 3Q25 results showed a 3% y/y revenue decline, with organic growth up 6% y/y; however, EBIT fell 25% y/y on a reported basis. The US spirits industry slump, oversupply in American whiskey, and potential EU tariffs are significant headwinds impacting BF.B's revenue growth and profitability.

Brown-Forman Corporation: Downgrade To Sell On Uncertain Tariffs Risk And Weak Organic Growth Outlook

Brown-Forman: Tariff Worry Creates A Buying Opportunity

Brown-Forman faces severe challenges due to international tariffs, causing a significant drop in stock price, despite its strong historical performance and dividend growth. The trade war, especially with the European Union, has drastically impacted whiskey exports, with a potential 50% tariff looming. Despite the current turmoil, I believe the trade war will not persist, and Brown-Forman's resilience and undervaluation present a strong buying opportunity.

Brown-Forman: Tariff Worry Creates A Buying Opportunity

Beyond the buzz: the sobering reality of Trump's tariffs for liquor giants

The threat of a global trade war is casting a long shadow over the liquor industry, leaving industry giants like Brown-Forman and Diageo staring down the barrel of potentially devastating tariffs.

Beyond the buzz: the sobering reality of Trump's tariffs for liquor giants

Motorcycles, whiskey, gum: How the E.U. is targeting U.S. products with retaliatory tariffs

The European Union is planning new tariffs on a wide range of U.S. imports next month in response to President Donald Trump's new taxes on imported aluminum and steel that went into effect Wednesday.

Motorcycles, whiskey, gum: How the E.U. is targeting U.S. products with retaliatory tariffs

Whiskey Is a Target of Europe's Retaliatory Tariffs. Brown-Forman Stock Falls.

The European Union plans to establish countermeasures in April that apply to products ranging from boats to bourbon.

Whiskey Is a Target of Europe's Retaliatory Tariffs. Brown-Forman Stock Falls.

Zacks Investment Research

HEINY or BF.B: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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Investors Could Keep Buying Staples Stocks, UBS Analysts Say

Investors who have lately turned to consumer staples as a defense against volatility may do so for a while, UBS analysts said.

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Jack Daniel's maker says Canada pulling US alcohol off shelves ‘worse than tariff'

Brown-Forman has been reeling from a slowdown in demand so far this year, led by the US, Canada and Europe.

Jack Daniel's maker says Canada pulling US alcohol off shelves ‘worse than tariff'

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