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American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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NYSE:BF.A

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
$50.44
$50.77
50-Day Range
$62.75
$72.63
52-Week Range
$41.03
$75.16
Volume
33,732 shs
Average Volume
46,531 shs
Market Capitalization
$23.85 billion
P/E Ratio
25.11
Dividend Yield
1.72%
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.

BF.A Stock News Headlines

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"We're only at the very beginning of a new wave that could deliver 500%-plus gains in the years to come." In fact, 50 small companies related to this sector have already soared 100% or more in a recent 90-day stretch.
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Trends brewing in the alcohol industry
RBC Capital Keeps Their Hold Rating on Brown-Forman B (BF.B)
Secret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector
"We're only at the very beginning of a new wave that could deliver 500%-plus gains in the years to come." In fact, 50 small companies related to this sector have already soared 100% or more in a recent 90-day stretch.
Brown-Forman B: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
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Brown-Forman Announces Sale Of Cooperage To ISCO
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Brown-Forman Corp. Cl A
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/06/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend
3/07/2024
Dividend Payable
4/01/2024
Today
4/19/2024
Fiscal Year End
4/30/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
6/05/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

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

Profitability

Net Income
$783 million
Pretax Margin
28.64%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.23 billion
Cash Flow
$2.06 per share
Book Value
$6.82 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
453,670,000
Market Cap
$23.85 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.77
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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 diverse portfolio of alcoholic beverages under well-known brands like Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, and Herradura, providing stability and potential for growth in the spirits market.
  • The company's international presence in countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia offers geographic diversification, reducing risks associated with a single market.
  • Recent developments indicate that Brown-Forman Co. is actively involved in contract bottling services, which can provide additional revenue streams and enhance profitability.
  • With the current stock price reflecting a recent decline due to rising costs, there may be an opportunity for investors to enter at a potentially discounted valuation, offering a favorable entry point.
  • Brown-Forman Co.'s long-standing history since 1870 and its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, signify a stable and established company with a strong foundation in the alcoholic beverages industry.

Cons

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

  • Fluctuating costs impacting the company's profitability, as evidenced by recent news of falling shares due to climbing costs, indicating potential challenges in maintaining margins.
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 Wednesday, April 10, 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

When is Brown-Forman's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, June 5th 2024.
View our BF.A earnings forecast
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How were Brown-Forman's earnings last quarter?

Brown-Forman Co. (NYSE:BF.A) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.03. The business earned $1.07 billion during the quarter. Brown-Forman had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.01% and a net margin of 22.65%.

How often does Brown-Forman pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Brown-Forman?

Brown-Forman announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.218 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $0.87 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th.
Read our dividend analysis for BF.A
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Is Brown-Forman a good dividend stock?

Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.A) pays an annual dividend of $0.87 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.73%. The dividend payout ratio is 43.28%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for BF.A.

What ETF holds Brown-Forman's stock?

iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF holds 29,762 shares of BF.A stock, representing 0.12% of its portfolio.

When did Brown-Forman's stock split?

Brown-Forman's stock split on the morning of Wednesday, February 28th 2018. The 5-4 split was announced on Tuesday, January 23rd 2018. The newly issued 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Brown-Forman own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Brown-Forman investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Brown-Forman (BF.B), Deere & Company (DE), Gilead Sciences (GILD), General Motors (GM), AT&T (T), Caterpillar (CAT), Dominion Energy (D), Walt Disney (DIS) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

This page (NYSE:BF.A) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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