Brown Forman Corp (BF-B) Stock Price & Analysis
Brown Forman Corp (BF-B) rose 1.48% to USD 26.08 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
BF-B last closed at USD 25.7; the session ranged USD 25.69–26.2 on volume of 843,269 shares. Market capitalization is $11.97B, with a 52-week range of USD 22.61–31.92 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 26.08 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.48% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 25.7 |
| Open | USD 25.81 |
| Day Range | USD 25.69 – 26.2 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 22.61 – 31.92 |
| Volume | 843,269 shares |
| Market Cap | $11.97B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BF-B)
Nexqual's technical model rates BF-B "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.31 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 26.18) |
| MACD | -0.12 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BF-B)
Wall Street analysts rate BF-B "Hold" based on 17 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 27.79 (range USD 20–37), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 17 |
| Mean Target | USD 27.79 |
| High Target | USD 37 |
| Low Target | USD 20 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 13 / 4 |
Earnings (BF-B)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.37 |
| Revenue Estimate | $916.53M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.32 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.47 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.47 vs est 0.48 ▼ miss |
| 2025-07-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.37 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BF-B)
| Total Revenue | $3.93B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +2.00% |
| Gross Margin | +60.54% |
| Operating Margin | +23.25% |
| Profit Margin | +18.20% |
| ROE | +17.85% |
| Debt / Equity | 64.95 |
| Current Ratio | 3.24 |
| Total Cash | $308.00M |
| Total Debt | $2.61B |
| Free Cash Flow | $739.63M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BF-B)
Nexqual rates Brown Forman Corp's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 61%, operating 23% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $308M cash vs $2.61B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $740M, 19% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 8.6% |
Ownership (BF-B)
| Insider Ownership | +2.80% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +72.22% |
| Shares Outstanding | 290.38M |
| Float | 318.59M |
| Short % of Float | +12.54% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
Leadership (BF-B)
Brown Forman Corp is led by Lawson E. Whiting (age 57), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Lawson E. Whiting (age 57) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Marshall B. Farrer (age 54) |
| Executive VP & CFO | James W. Peters (age 55) |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | Michael E. Carr (age 45) |
| Executive Director | Campbell P. Brown (age 57) |
Major Backers & Investors (BF-B)
Notable institutional backers of Brown Forman Corp include Invesco, FMR, LLC, Van Eck Associates Corporation, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Invesco | 5.45% |
| FMR, LLC | 4.4% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 4.26% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 3.73% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.21% |
| ProShare Advisors, LLC | 2.06% |
| ProShares Trust-ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 1.93% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.84% |
| BlackRock | 4.93% |
| State Street | 3.44% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC.
From Brown Forman Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-06-12)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages.
- The company provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs.
- The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Chambord, Coopers' Craft, Diplomático, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands.
- It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, and bulk whiskey and wine; and provision of contract bottling services.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKC | McCormick & Company, Incorporat | USD 49.96 | ▼ 3.96% |
| CINF | Cincinnati Financial Corporatio | USD 182.81 | ▲ 2% |
| BF-A | Brown Forman Inc | USD 26.71 | ▼ 0.71% |
| DOV | Dover Corporation | USD 202.2 | ▼ 5.75% |
| HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | USD 25.31 | ▲ 0.4% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.