BF-A, BF-B · CIK 0000014693 · operating
Brown-Forman Corporation manufactures, distills, and distributes a portfolio of spirits and wines through operations spanning the United States, Europe, Americas, and Asia-Pacific regions. The company's product categories include bourbon and American whiskey, Scotch whisky, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and liqueurs, along with ready-to-drink cocktails and ready-to-pour products. Jack Daniel's represents the company's flagship brand, complemented by premium offerings such as Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Herradura, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, and Benriach.
The company operates a diversified revenue model encompassing spirits and wine sales to retail and on-premise channels. Brown-Forman also generates supplementary revenues through the sale of used barrels and bulk whiskey and wine, as well as contract bottling services for third parties. Distribution occurs through a combination of independent distributors, state governments, and direct relationships with retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments depending on jurisdiction.
With approximately 5,000 full-time employees and headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, Brown-Forman maintains manufacturing and bottling facilities alongside aging and storage operations across multiple geographies. The company was founded in 1870 and incorporated in Delaware.
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 ↗ |