BF-B Brown Forman Inc
Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
28.03
-0.57%
About the company
Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. The company 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, Chambord, Coopers' Craft, Diplomático, 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, Spain, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Dividend deep dive
Brown Forman Inc (BF-B) operates in the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry. The company currently offers a dividend yield of 3.58%, which is above its 5-year historical yield range of 1.0% to 3.0%. The dividend is designated as "safe" according to the provided data. This implies that the current yield is higher than its typical range over the last five years.
Dividend history
Brown Forman Inc has a consistent dividend record, increasing its dividend for 29 consecutive years, earning it a "champion" status on the CCC list. The 3-year dividend Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stands at 6.30%, while the 5-year CAGR is 5.46%. Recent annual dividend payments per share include 0.72 USD in 2021, 0.756 USD in 2022, 0.824 USD in 2023, 0.872 USD in 2024, and 0.908 USD in 2025, demonstrating steady growth. Dividends are paid quarterly, typically in March, June, September, November, and December.
Dividend safety
The dividend appears well-covered, with a payout ratio of 60.13% based on earnings. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 64.95%. Liquidity metrics show a current ratio of 3.239 and a quick ratio of 0.925.
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