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

Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading.
Today's Range
$45.00
$46.33
50-Day Range
$62.75
$72.63
52-Week Range
$41.03
$75.16
Volume
58,575 shs
Average Volume
49,777 shs
Market Capitalization
$21.41 billion
P/E Ratio
21.17
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Price Target
N/A
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About Brown-Forman Stock (NYSE:BF.A)

Brown-Forman Corporation manufactures, 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, Canadian Mist, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Old Forester, Early Times, Slane Irish Whiskey, Coopers' Craft, el Jimador, Herradura, New Mix, Pepe Lopez, Antiguo, Finlandia, Korbel Champagne, and Sonoma-Cutrer 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, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/06/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/1 Dividend
6/07/2024
Dividend Payable
7/01/2024
Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend
9/03/2024
Today
9/10/2024
Dividend Payable
10/01/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
12/04/2024
Fiscal Year End
4/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Beer & ale
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
4,800
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$1.02 billion
Pretax Margin
30.60%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.18 billion
Cash Flow
$2.37 per share
Book Value
$7.44 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
453,801,000
Market Cap
$21.41 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.74
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Lawson E. Whiting (Age 53)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $1.77M
  • Ms. Jane Cecil Morreau (Age 62)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.09M
  • Mr. Matthew E. Hamel (Age 61)
    Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
  • Mr. John V. Hayes (Age 61)
    Sr. VP and Pres of USA & Canada
    Comp: $639.18k
  • Mr. Thomas Hinrichs (Age 59)
    Sr. VP & Pres of Emerging International
    Comp: $949.04k
  • Ms. Kelli Nelson Brown (Age 51)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Tim Nall
    Sr. VP & Chief Information & Advanced Analytics Officer
  • Steve Cassin
    Investor Relations Mang.
  • Ms. Susanne J. Perram
    Director of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Kirsten M. Hawley (Age 51)
    Sr. VP of Chief People, Places & Communications Officer

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

Pros

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

  • Brown-Forman Co. has a strong portfolio of well-known brands like Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, which have a loyal customer base and consistent demand.
  • The company has a global presence in key markets like the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Mexico, providing diversification and exposure to different consumer preferences.
  • Recent financial reports show that Brown-Forman Co. has been consistently growing its revenue and profitability, indicating a healthy financial performance.
  • With the current stock price being stable and showing positive momentum, investors may find an opportunity for potential capital appreciation.
  • Brown-Forman Co. engages in various product categories, offering a wide range of alcoholic beverages to cater to different consumer tastes and preferences.

Cons

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

  • The beer & ale industry, where Brown-Forman Co. operates, can be highly competitive with changing consumer trends and regulatory challenges, impacting profitability.
  • As a company heavily reliant on the alcoholic beverages market, Brown-Forman Co. is exposed to risks related to shifts in consumer behavior, health trends, and regulatory changes affecting the industry.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as grains and glass for bottling, can impact the company's production costs and overall margins, affecting profitability.
  • Global economic conditions and geopolitical uncertainties can influence consumer spending patterns on discretionary items like alcoholic beverages, potentially affecting Brown-Forman Co.'s sales and revenue.
  • Investors should consider the impact of any potential changes in alcohol-related regulations or taxes, which could affect the company's operations and financial performance.
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 Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Brown-Forman pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BF.A Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How were Brown-Forman's earnings last quarter?

Brown-Forman Co. (NYSE:BF.A) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $1.07 billion for the quarter. Brown-Forman had a net margin of 24.15% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.89%.

When did Brown-Forman's stock split?

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

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 Verizon Communications (VZ), Brown-Forman (BF.B), Deere & Company (DE), Gilead Sciences (GILD), General Motors (GM), AT&T (T) and Caterpillar (CAT).

This page (NYSE:BF.A) was last updated on 9/10/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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