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Brown Forman Inc

BF-BNYQConsumer Defensive
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Data as of April 18, 2026

Key Metrics

Market Cap

$13.37B

P/E Ratio

16.95

P/B Ratio

3.28

Dividend Yield

3.11%

Return on Equity

0.20%

Debt / Equity

67.25

Insider Ownership

2.94%

Institutional Own.

76.71%

Employees

5,000

Sector & Industry

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Industry

Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries

About Brown Forman Inc

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.

Ownership Snapshot

Insider2.94%
Institutional76.71%
Public / Other20.35%

Source: Yahoo Finance / SEC filings. For full details, see the Holdings page.

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