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Brown-Forman (BF.B) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$45.86
+0.79 (+1.75%)
(As of 07/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$44.62
$45.86
50-Day Range
$41.50
$48.47
52-Week Range
$41.42
$71.27
Volume
1.39 million shs
Average Volume
1.96 million shs
Market Capitalization
$21.68 billion
P/E Ratio
21.43
Dividend Yield
1.90%
Price Target
$65.63

Brown-Forman MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
43.1% Upside
$65.63 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.89
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.56mentions of Brown-Forman in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.41%
From $1.85 to $1.95 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.00 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

114th out of 136 stocks

Beverages Industry

11th out of 12 stocks

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About Brown-Forman Stock (NYSE:BF.B)

Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour products, ready-to-drink cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, champagnes, brandy, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Chambord, Slane, and Fords Gin brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors or state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It has operations in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and internationally. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

BF.B Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
6/05/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend
6/07/2024
Dividend Payable
7/01/2024
Today
7/26/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
9/04/2024
Fiscal Year End
4/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Beverages
Sub-Industry
Distillers & Vintners
CUSIP
11563720
Employees
5,700
Year Founded
1870

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$65.63
High Stock Price Target
$76.40
Low Stock Price Target
$52.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+43.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.02 billion
Pretax Margin
31.07%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.18 billion
Cash Flow
$2.47 per share
Book Value
$7.44 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
460,087,000
Market Cap
$21.68 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.73

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Campbell P. Brown (Age 55)
    Exec. Chairman
    Comp: $293.43k
  • Mr. Lawson E. Whiting (Age 55)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $4.18M
  • Ms. Leanne D. Cunningham (Age 53)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.21M
  • Mr. Matthew E. Hamel (Age 63)
    Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Kirsten M. Hawley (Age 53)
    Sr. VP and Chief People, Places & Communications Officer
    Comp: $1.07M
  • Mr. Marshall B. Farrer (Age 52)
    Sr. VP, Pres of Europe & Director
  • Mr. Thomas W. Hinrichs (Age 61)
    Sr. VP & Pres of Emerging International
    Comp: $1.48M
  • Ms. Kelli Nelson Brown (Age 53)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Timothy M. Nall (Age 52)
    Sr. VP and Chief Global Supply Chain & Technology Officer
  • Mr. Dan Muraski
    Chief Information Officer

Should I Buy Brown-Forman Stock? BF.B Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Brown-Forman Co.:

  • Brown-Forman Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company's diverse portfolio of well-known brands like Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve provides stability and resilience in the competitive alcoholic beverages market.
  • Recent market analysis suggests a positive outlook for the alcoholic beverages industry, which could further boost Brown-Forman Co.'s profitability.
  • With a current stock price that is relatively stable and attractive, investors may find an entry point that offers good value for their investment.
  • Brown-Forman Co.'s international presence and strategic partnerships position it well for continued global expansion and market penetration.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Brown-Forman Co. for these reasons:

  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as grains and glass, could impact the company's production costs and profit margins.
  • Regulatory changes related to alcohol sales and marketing could pose challenges for Brown-Forman Co.'s operations in various regions.
  • Increased competition from new entrants in the alcoholic beverages market may put pressure on the company's market share and pricing strategies.
  • Economic uncertainties and consumer spending patterns could affect the demand for premium alcoholic beverages, impacting Brown-Forman Co.'s sales volumes.
  • Currency exchange rate fluctuations may impact the company's international revenue and profitability, especially in markets with volatile currencies.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, July 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Brown-Forman pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BF.B Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BF.B shares performed this year?

Brown-Forman's stock was trading at $57.10 at the start of the year. Since then, BF.B shares have decreased by 19.7% and is now trading at $45.86.
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How were Brown-Forman's earnings last quarter?

Brown-Forman Co. (NYSE:BF.B) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June, 5th. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.14. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
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When did Brown-Forman's stock split?

Shares of Brown-Forman split on Wednesday, February 28th 2018. The 5-4 split was announced on Tuesday, January 23rd 2018. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, February 27th 2018. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 125 shares after the split.

Does Brown-Forman have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Brown-Forman: The BenRiach Distillery, Tequila Herradura, Chambord Liqueur Royale de France SAS, Finlandia Vodka Worldwide, Amercain Investments C.V., AMG Trading L.L.C., Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd., and others.

How do I buy shares of Brown-Forman?

Shares of BF.B stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Brown-Forman own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Brown-Forman investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), PepsiCo (PEP), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Procter & Gamble (PG), RTX (RTX) and Target (TGT).

This page (NYSE:BF.B) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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