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Brown-Forman (BF.B) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$27.81 -0.04 (-0.14%)
Closing price 10/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$27.58 -0.23 (-0.81%)
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Brown-Forman - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
9
Buy
3

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Brown-Forman in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BF.B.

Consensus Price Target

$38.83
39.64% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Brown-Forman, the average price target is $38.83. The highest price target for BF.B is $48.00, while the lowest price target for BF.B is $28.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 39.64% from the current price of $27.81.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BF.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
1 Month Ago
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
3 Months Ago
7/11/24 to 7/11/25
1 Year Ago
10/10/23 to 10/9/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$38.83$40.25$40.25$54.33
Forecasted Upside39.64% Upside46.42% Upside38.60% Upside17.05% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

BF.B Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BF.B Price Targets by Month

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Brown-Forman Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBrown-FormanConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.14
2.15
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside39.64% Upside106.68% Upside170.76% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/22/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/9/2025Redburn Atlantic
5 of 5 stars
C. Pitcher
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong SellHold
7/9/2025Rothschild & Co Redburn
0 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSellNeutral$30.00+5.45%
6/6/2025BNP Paribas
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DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
6/6/2025BNP Paribas Exane
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 DowngradeOutperformNeutral$28.00+2.73%
4/9/2025Roth Capital
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UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/9/2025Roth Mkm
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 UpgradeNeutralBuy$38.00+20.95%
4/2/2025Berenberg Bank
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Initiated CoverageHold$37.50+12.02%
3/6/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral
3/6/2025Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeEqual WeightUnderweight$47.00 ➝ $32.00-11.12%
12/17/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeNeutralUnderweight$45.00 ➝ $43.00-1.60%
12/16/2024Truist Financial
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DowngradeBuyHold$50.00 ➝ $45.00+0.04%
12/6/2024Needham & Company LLC
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Initiated CoverageHold
11/6/2024TD Cowen
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 DowngradeBuyHold$50.00 ➝ $48.00+9.74%

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

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 Saturday, October 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Brown-Forman pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Brown-Forman
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $75, reflecting a stable market position and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • Brown-Forman Co. has a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • The company has shown consistent revenue growth, driven by strong demand for premium spirits, indicating a robust business model.
  • Recent expansions into international markets have increased the company's global footprint, providing new revenue streams and opportunities for growth.
  • Brown-Forman Co. has a history of returning value to shareholders through dividends, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.

Brown-Forman
Bear Case

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

  • Increased competition in the alcoholic beverage industry could pressure profit margins, as new entrants and established brands vie for market share.
  • Regulatory changes in key markets may impact the company's operations and profitability, particularly in terms of advertising and distribution.
  • Economic downturns can lead to reduced consumer spending on premium products, which may negatively affect sales and revenue growth.
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs, such as grains and glass, can impact production expenses and overall profitability.
  • Market volatility can lead to stock price fluctuations, which may deter risk-averse investors from committing to Brown-Forman Co.

BF.B Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Brown-Forman is $38.83, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low forecast of $28.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Brown-Forman in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BF.B shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BF.B, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Brown-Forman's stock has a predicted upside of 39.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Brown-Forman has been rated by research analysts at Barclays in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Brown-Forman less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Brown-Forman is 2.14 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how BF.B compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BF.B) was last updated on 10/9/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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