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

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$34.47 +0.31 (+0.90%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$34.49 +0.03 (+0.08%)
As of 05/2/2025 07:24 PM Eastern
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Brown-Forman - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
5
Buy
4

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BF.B.

Consensus Price Target

$43.06
24.94% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Brown-Forman, the average price target is $43.06. The highest price target for BF.B is $53.00, while the lowest price target for BF.B is $32.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.94% from the current price of $34.47.
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BF.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/4/24 to 5/4/25
1 Month Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
3 Months Ago
2/4/24 to 2/3/25
1 Year Ago
5/5/23 to 5/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$43.06$43.79$48.17$65.68
Forecasted Upside24.94% Upside37.10% Upside50.96% Upside37.05% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Reduce
Hold
Hold

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
2.17
2.55
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside24.94% Upside52.82% Upside17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/9/2025Roth Capital
2 of 5 stars
W. Kirk
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4/9/2025Roth Mkm
1 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$38.00+20.95%
4/2/2025Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
J. Lastra
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Initiated CoverageHold$37.50+12.02%
3/7/2025Barclays
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L. Lieberman
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
3/6/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
3/6/2025Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$47.00 ➝ $32.00-11.12%
12/17/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$45.00 ➝ $43.00-1.60%
12/16/2024Truist Financial
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W. Chappell
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$50.00 ➝ $45.00+0.04%
12/6/2024Needham & Company LLC
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G. Pascarelli
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Initiated CoverageHold
11/25/2024BNP Paribas
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K. Grundy
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$48.00+16.03%
11/6/2024TD Cowen
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R. Moskow
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$50.00 ➝ $48.00+9.74%
8/30/2024Redburn Atlantic
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C. Pitcher
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UpgradeStrong Sell
9/11/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $76.40+18.80%
8/31/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower Target$68.00 ➝ $67.00+1.09%
8/21/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$65.00 ➝ $66.00-2.74%

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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 Tuesday, April 29, 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 performance in the beverage industry.
  • 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 and innovative product offerings.
  • Brown-Forman Co. has a solid international presence, with operations in key markets such as the United States, Germany, and Australia, allowing for growth opportunities in various regions.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and responsible drinking initiatives, which can enhance its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious consumers.

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 beverage industry could pressure profit margins, particularly from emerging brands and craft distilleries.
  • Economic downturns can negatively impact consumer spending on premium alcoholic beverages, which may affect sales.
  • Regulatory changes in key markets could impose additional costs or restrictions on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as grains and glass, can impact production costs and profitability.
  • Market volatility can lead to stock price fluctuations, which may deter risk-averse investors.

BF.B Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Brown-Forman is $43.06, with a high forecast of $53.00 and a low forecast of $32.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Brown-Forman in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 24.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Brown-Forman's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Brown-Forman has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Roth Capital, and Roth Mkm in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:BF.B) was last updated on 5/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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