Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries

Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. It 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, 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, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for BF-B
Revenue projections for BF-B

BF-B's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.767000
forwardPE 15.521847
debtToEquity 67.246000
earningsGrowth 0.013000
revenueGrowth 0.020000
grossMargins 0.593350
operatingMargins 0.319130
trailingEps 1.720000
forwardEps 1.699540

BF-B's current ratio of 2.767 indicates strong liquidity, meaning the company can comfortably meet its short-term debt obligations. This financial position reflects BF-B's ability to use its cash reserves and current assets to cover liabilities without facing any cash flow issues.
Brown-Forman Corporation's Forward PE is positioned well, reflecting a favorable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, offering room for growth and making it a potentially rewarding investment as its value has room to rise further.
Positive gross and operating margins for BF-B suggest that the company is operating profitably. These margins highlight BF-B's efficiency in managing costs while maintaining healthy revenue streams, contributing to its overall financial strength.
BF-B's forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS indicates that the company's earnings are projected to decrease. This suggests that BF-B may struggle to maintain profitability at previous levels, potentially affecting its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for BF-B
Price projections for BF-B

Price projections for BF-B have been revised downward over time, signaling decreasing optimism about the company's outlook. Analysts appear to be adjusting their expectations as concerns about future performance grow.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for BF-B
Insider Transactions for BF-B


BF-B had 2 sell transactions, while the market price was at 30.300000190734863 per share.The period under consideration saw no sell transactions.An increase in buying activity relative to selling at BF-B's current price might suggest a favorable sentiment among investors. This trend could be interpreted as a sign that the stock has a positive outlook in the near term.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BF-B
Recommendations trend for BF-B


Analysts have recently shown a sell bias for BF-B, signaling a need for caution. Investors should not rely solely on this sentiment but instead consider a variety of market indicators to make more informed decisions about the stock's future prospects and potential risks.