Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)
BF-B stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Brown-Forman Corporation currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $27.79 — -0.5% versus the last price of $27.92. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
BF-B historical returns
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BF-B annual returns by year
About Brown-Forman Corporation
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. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors and state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It operates in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
BF-B Key Statistics
BF-B in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.4) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of BF-B's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (17.85%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (18.20%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.30%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
BF-B stock: frequently asked questions
What is Brown-Forman Corporation's stock price today?
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) last traded at $27.92 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $22.61 and $31.92.
Is BF-B stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on BF-B is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $27.79 — about -0.5% versus the current price of $27.92. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in BF-B 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Brown-Forman Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $865 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of -13%, or -1.4% per year.
Does BF-B pay a dividend?
Yes. Brown-Forman Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.30% per year at today's share price.
What is BF-B's P/E ratio?
BF-B trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.4, and 16.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
What is Brown-Forman Corporation's ticker symbol?
Brown-Forman Corporation trades under the ticker symbol BF-B on the NYSE.
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