Brown-Forman Corporation Class B (BF-B) Financials
Key financial figures for Brown-Forman Corporation Class B (Q1 2027).
Brown-Forman's Q1 FY2027 net sales fell 1% to $911 million (also down 1% organic) while diluted EPS rose 6% to $0.38, as Ready-to-Drink growth partly offset a continued tequila decline. Net sales were $911 million, down 1% reported and down 1% organic, versus the prior-year quarter. Operating income was $252 million, down 3% reported but up 4% on an organic (constant-currency, adjusted) basis; gross margin was 60.2%. Diluted EPS was $0.38, up 6% year over year. Ready-to-Drink net sales grew 20% reported (11% organic), led by New Mix growth of 48% reported (36% organic); Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey portfolio commentary highlighted Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry as a driver, per the release. On the outlook: For full fiscal year 2027, Brown-Forman guided to organic net sales approximately flat, organic operating income declining in the 3% to 5% range, an effective tax rate of approximately 20% to 22%, and capital expenditures in the range of $60 million to $70 million. Figures are for Q1 FY2027, as Brown-Forman reported them.
- Revenue
- $911M
- Net Income
- $176M
- EPS
- $0.38
- Total Assets
- $7.8B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $173M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2027 | $911M | $176M | $0.38 | 27.66% | $161M |
| Q4 FY2026 | $912M | $54M | $0.12 | 23.68% | $265M |
| Q3 FY2026 | $1.1B | $267M | $0.56 | 32.48% | $392M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $1.0B | $224M | $0.47 | 29.83% | $107M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $924M | $170M | $0.36 | 29.44% | $129M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.9B | $715M | $1.53 | 28.23% | $893M |
| FY2025 | $4.0B | $869M | $1.84 | 29.36% | $431M |
| FY2024 | $4.2B | $1.0B | $2.15 | 27.45% | $419M |
Frequently asked questions
What was Brown-Forman's revenue last quarter?
Brown-Forman reported revenue of $911.0 million for Q1 FY2027, down 1.4% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Brown-Forman profitable?
Yes. Brown-Forman reported net income of $176.0 million for Q1 FY2027, a net margin of 19.32% on revenue.
How has Brown-Forman's margin trended?
Operating margin was 27.66% in Q1 FY2027, compared with 29.44% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Brown-Forman generate?
Brown-Forman generated free cash flow of $161.0 million in Q1 FY2027, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Brown-Forman Corporation Class B on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.