BF-A, BF-B · CIK 0000014693 · operating
Brown-Forman Corporation manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of spirits, wines, and ready-to-drink beverages through operations spanning distilling, bottling, importing, and exporting. The company's product lineup includes bourbon whiskeys, tequilas, vodkas, gins, rums, brandies, liqueurs, and wines sold under established brands such as Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Herradura, el Jimador, and Fords Gin. The company also operates The Glendronach, Benriach, and Glenglassaugh as part of its whisky portfolio. Beyond core beverage sales, Brown-Forman generates revenue from contract bottling services and the sale of used barrels and bulk whiskey and wine products.
The company distributes its offerings through a multi-channel approach, selling to retail customers and consumers via distributors and state governments, while serving retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. Its geographic footprint extends across North America, Europe, and emerging markets, with established operations in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, and Türkiye, alongside additional international markets.
Brown-Forman maintains approximately 5,000 full-time employees and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, where the company was founded in 1870. The company is incorporated in Delaware and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.84 | $1.84 | -14.0% | |
| 2024 | $2.14 | $2.15 | +31.3% | |
| 2023 | $1.63 | $1.63 | -6.3% | |
| 2022 | $1.74 | $1.75 | -7.4% | |
| 2021 | $1.88 | $1.89 | +9.3% | |
| 2020 | $1.72 | $1.73 | -0.6% | |
| 2019 | $1.73 | $1.74 | +16.9% | |
| 2018 | $1.48 | $1.49 | -13.5% | |
| 2017 | $1.71 | $1.72 | -67.2% | |
| 2016 | $5.22 | $5.26 | +62.6% | |
| 2015 | $3.21 | $3.23 | +4.9% | |
| 2014 | $3.06 | $3.08 | +11.3% | |
| 2013 | $2.75 | $2.77 | -22.8% | |
| 2012 | $3.56 | $3.59 | -8.7% | |
| 2011 | $3.90 | $3.92 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | 2025-06-13 | 0000014693-25-000062 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-04-30 | 2024-06-14 | 0000014693-24-000086 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-16 | 0000014693-23-000074 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-04-30 | 2022-06-17 | 0000014693-22-000069 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-21 | 0000014693-21-000091 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-04-30 | 2020-06-19 | 0000014693-20-000066 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-04-30 | 2019-06-13 | 0000014693-19-000099 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-13 | 0000014693-18-000084 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-04-30 | 2017-06-15 | 0000014693-17-000119 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-04-30 | 2016-06-16 | 0000014693-16-000160 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-04-30 | 2015-06-18 | 0000014693-15-000014 | SEC ↗ |