$BF-B

BROWN FORMAN CORP

Brown-Forman manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells beverage alcohol products for legal-drinking-age consumers worldwide. Its portfolio includes more than 40 spirits and ready-to-drink cocktail brands, including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Herradura, el Jimador, The Glendronach, Gin Mare, and Diplomático. The company sells its products in over 170 countries and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Brown-Forman earns money by selling its beverage alcohol products through different distribution models. In the United States, it sells to distributors or state governments, while elsewhere it uses owned distribution companies, third-party partners, and government-controlled channels. Its products include whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink cocktails.

AlphAI earnings readfirst quarter of fiscal 2027 · SEP 2BROWN-FORMAN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027 RESULTS; REAFFIRMS FULL YEAR OUTLOOKVerdict: mixed

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Brown-Forman’s Dividend Growth Depends on a Recovery that Has Yet to Materialize

Brown-Forman (BF-B) reported mixed Q1 2027 results: revenue fell 1% to $911M, operating income dropped 3% to $252M, but EPS rose 6% to $0.38. The company maintained its dividend at $0.231 per share, yielding 3.5%. Management forecasts flat organic sales and a 3-5% decline in organic operating income for 2027. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 15.55x, with a dividend covered by free cash flow.

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A): Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 21, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation (the “Company”) completed the sale of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offer

Brown-Forman (BF-B) Struggles with Weak Spirits Demand and Canada Headwinds

Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF-B) reported Q1 net sales of $911M, down 1% YoY, missing estimates. Adjusted EPS beat at $0.38. The company warned of weak alcohol demand in developed markets through fiscal 2027, citing consumer caution and health trends. Canada remains a headwind with U.S. spirits absent from shelves. Despite challenges, RTD business grew 20%, and margins expanded. Management maintained full-year guidance for flat organic sales and a 3-5% decline in organic operating income.

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  • Earnings miss and flat guidance likely weigh on the stock.

    insidermonkey.com · Oct 15, 2026

  • BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 21, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation (the “Company”) completed the sale of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offer

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Sep 21, 2026

  • Earnings beat may support short-term price stability despite revenue miss; guidance of flat organic sales suggests limited upside.

    insidermonkey.com · Sep 3, 2026

  • BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. NEWS RELEASE BROWN-FORMAN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027 RESULTS; REAFFIRMS FULL YEAR OUTLOOK September 2, 2026, LOUISVILLE, KY — Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended July 31, 2026, with reported net s

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Sep 2, 2026

  • The renewed bid rejection keeps deal optionality off the table near term and reinforces family control as a key constraint on any takeover path.

    yahoo.com · Aug 11, 2026

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Brown-Forman’s Dividend Growth Depends on a Recovery that Has Yet to Materialize

Brown-Forman (BF-B) reported mixed Q1 2027 results: revenue fell 1% to $911M, operating income dropped 3% to $252M, but EPS rose 6% to $0.38. The company maintained its dividend at $0.231 per share, yielding 3.5%. Management forecasts flat organic sales and a 3-5% decline in organic operating income for 2027. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 15.55x, with a dividend covered by free cash flow.

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A): Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 21, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation (the “Company”) completed the sale of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offer

Brown-Forman (BF-B) Struggles with Weak Spirits Demand and Canada Headwinds

Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF-B) reported Q1 net sales of $911M, down 1% YoY, missing estimates. Adjusted EPS beat at $0.38. The company warned of weak alcohol demand in developed markets through fiscal 2027, citing consumer caution and health trends. Canada remains a headwind with U.S. spirits absent from shelves. Despite challenges, RTD business grew 20%, and margins expanded. Management maintained full-year guidance for flat organic sales and a 3-5% decline in organic operating income.

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Brown-Forman Corporation: Sazerac’s $32 Cash Bid Rebuffed as Dual-Class Control Shields Valuation Disconnect

Sazerac restated an all-cash $32 per share bid to acquire Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-B), offering to buy Class A and B shares. The proposal cites 2026 pro forma revenue above $12B and EBITDA above $3B. Brown-Forman’s controlling voting block, Wolf Pen Branch LP, rejected the plan as not actionable, citing family control that requires approval. Brown-Forman previously ended talks with Pernod Ricard.

Brown-Forman Rejects Sazerac's Unsolicited Proposal

Brown-Forman (BF-B) said it views Sazerac’s unsolicited acquisition proposal as non-actionable. Brown-Forman considered feedback from Wolf Pen Branch, LP, representing Brown family members holding a majority of Class A shares, which said Sazerac’s offer does not fit its vision. BF-B shares closed at $26.08, up 1.48% on NYSE.

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A): Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. bfb-20260723 0000014693 false 0000014693 2026-07-23 2026-07-23 0000014693 us-gaap:CommonClassAMember 2026-07-23 2026-07-23 0000014693 us-gaap:NonvotingCommonStockMember 2026-07-23 2026-07-23 0000014693 bfb:TwoPointSixPercentNotesDueinFiscalTwoThousandTwentyNineMember 2026-07-23 2

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. bfb-20260713 0000014693 false 0000014693 2026-07-13 2026-07-13 0000014693 us-gaap:CommonClassAMember 2026-07-13 2026-07-13 0000014693 us-gaap:NonvotingCommonStockMember 2026-07-13 2026-07-13 0000014693 bfb:OnePointTwoPercentNotesDueinFiscalTwoThousandTwentySevenMember 2026-07-13

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