Brown-Forman Overview
- Year Founded
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1869
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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5,700
- Stock Symbol
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BF.B
- Investments
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23
- Share Price
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$33.96
- (As of Friday Closing)
Brown-Forman General Information
Description
Brown-Forman is a US-based manufacturer of premium distilled spirits that generates close to 70% of revenues in the whiskey category, under well-known Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and bourbon brands Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. It also manufactures and distributes tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and premium wines. The company generates 45% of sales from its home market, while the bulk of international revenues come from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. The Brown family controls over 50% of the economic interests and a 67% voting power of the company.
Contact Information
Website
www.brown-forman.comCorporate Office
- 850 Dixie Highway
- Louisville, KY 40210
- United States
Corporate Office
- 850 Dixie Highway
- Louisville, KY 40210
- United States
Brown-Forman Stock Performance
As of 25-Apr-2025, Brown-Forman’s stock price is $33.96. Its current market cap is $16.3B with 473M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.96 | $34.61 | $30.48 - $49.89 | $16.3B | 473M | 3.37M | $2.09 |
Brown-Forman Financials Summary
As of 31-Jan-2025, Brown-Forman has a trailing 12-month revenue of $4.04B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Jan-2025 | FY 2024 30-Apr-2024 | FY 2023 30-Apr-2023 | FY 2022 30-Apr-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 18,441,978 | 25,633,596 | 33,927,476 | 32,967,532 |
| Revenue | 4,045,000 | 4,178,000 | 4,228,000 | 3,933,000 |
| EBITDA | 1,442,000 | 1,498,000 | 1,178,000 | 1,270,000 |
| Net Income | 989,000 | 1,024,000 | 783,000 | 838,000 |
| Total Assets | 8,071,000 | 8,166,000 | 7,777,000 | 6,373,000 |
| Total Debt | 2,863,000 | 3,100,000 | 2,913,000 | 2,269,000 |
Brown-Forman Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Brown-Forman Comparisons
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Brown-Forman Competitors (35)
One of Brown-Forman’s 35 competitors is Coca-Cola, a Corporation company based in Atlanta, GA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | Corporation | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Pepsico | Corporation | Purchase, NY | ||||
| Constellation Brands | Corporation | Rochester, NY | ||||
| Gruppo Campari | Corporation | Milan, Italy | ||||
| Beam Suntory | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY |
Brown-Forman Patents
Brown-Forman Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-D673854-S1 | Bottle | Active | 16-Nov-2011 | ||
| US-D698252-S1 | Bottle | Active | 16-Nov-2011 | ||
| US-20080089994-A1 | From oak barrels; adding 20 to 40 gallons of rinse water and holding without rolling or swishing for at least 20 days; reverse osmosis filtration | Inactive | 11-Oct-2006 | ||
| US-7008652-B2 | By preheating a malt base in aqueous solution with activated charcoal absorbent to remove proteins, fermentation, filtration, then removing undesired colors, odors and/ or flavors via ion exchange resin or adsorption resin; beer | Inactive | 14-Jun-2002 | ||
| US-20030232108-A1 | By preheating a malt base in aqueous solution with activated charcoal absorbent to remove proteins, fermentation, filtration, then removing undesired colors, odors and/ or flavors via ion exchange resin or adsorption resin; beer | Active | 14-Jun-2002 | C12C1/18 |
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Brown-Forman Investments & Acquisitions (23)
Brown-Forman’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Diplomatico Branding, Unipessoal for . The deal was made on 05-Jan-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomatico Branding, Unipessoal | 05-Jan-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Beverages | ||
| Gin Mare | 03-Nov-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Buildings and Property | ||
| Part Time Rangers | 01-Dec-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Beverages | ||
| The 86 Co | 11-Jun-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Beverages | ||
| Inscope Medical Solutions | 01-Jan-2017 | Grant | Diagnostic Equipment |
Brown-Forman ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
25.76 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Brown-Forman Exits (11)
Brown-Forman’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2017 from Inscope Medical Solutions. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Inscope Medical Solutions | 01-Jan-2017 | Completed |
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| Finlandia Vodka Worldwide | 22-Nov-2004 | Completed |
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| Finlandia Vodka Worldwide | 01-Jan-2002 | Completed |
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| Tuaca | 01-Jan-2002 | Completed |
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| Finlandia Vodka Worldwide | 16-Jun-2000 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed |
Brown-Forman Affiliates
Subsidiaries (11)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Investments | Stevenson, AL | 2011 | |
| Gin Mare | Guadalajara, Spain | 2010 | |
| Slane Castle Irish Whiskey | Slane, Ireland | 2008 | |
| Chambord Liqueur Royale De France | Loire Valley, France | 1982 | |
| Diplomatico Branding, Unipessoal | Funchal, Portugal | 1959 |
Brown-Forman FAQs
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When was Brown-Forman founded?
Brown-Forman was founded in 1869.
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Where is Brown-Forman headquartered?
Brown-Forman is headquartered in Louisville, KY.
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What is the size of Brown-Forman?
Brown-Forman has 5,700 total employees.
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What industry is Brown-Forman in?
Brown-Forman’s primary industry is Beverages.
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Is Brown-Forman a private or public company?
Brown-Forman is a Public company.
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What is Brown-Forman’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Brown-Forman is BF.B.
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What is the current stock price of Brown-Forman?
As of 25-Apr-2025 the stock price of Brown-Forman is $33.96.
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What is the current market cap of Brown-Forman?
The current market capitalization of Brown-Forman is $16.3B.
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What is Brown-Forman’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Brown-Forman is $4.04B.
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Who are Brown-Forman’s competitors?
Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Constellation Brands, Gruppo Campari, and Beam Suntory are some of the 35 competitors of Brown-Forman.
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What is Brown-Forman’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Brown-Forman’s EPS for 12 months was $2.09.
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