BF.BConsumer Defensive · Beverages - Wineries & DistilleriesThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering Brown-Forman Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — -2.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Brown-Forman Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Momentum (41): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BF.B, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −2.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 5 June 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 2 June 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Bernstein | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BF.B appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Brown-Forman Corp. returned −4.9% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
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Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
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Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Brown-Forman Corp. has a market value of $13.1B and an enterprise value of $15.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $3.9B. The latest quarter grew 2.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $715.0M, a 18.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.53.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $893.0M, after $74.0M of capital spending.
Brown-Forman Corp. spent $427.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.6×; forward P/E: 16.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.25%, paying out 60% of earnings.
Brown-Forman Corp. employs 4,900 people — $802K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| BF.BBrown-Forman Corp. | $13.1B | 65 |
| AGCCAgencia Comercial Spirits Ltd. | $838.1M | 1 |
| HRLHormel Foods Corp.* | $13.1B | 61 |
| SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.* | $13.3B | 88 |
| CLXThe Clorox Co.* | $13.0B | 28 |
| COKECoca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.* | $12.6B | 68 |
| BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.* | $12.3B | 68 |
* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few beverages - wineries & distilleries companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs have revived a trade dispute with Canada, just as U.S. alcohol makers were hoping to regain access to that market. The renewed dispute has already battered one of the industry's biggest export markets.
Why it matters — A revived U.S.-Canada tariff dispute could again disrupt access to a key export market for U.S. alcohol producers such as Brown-Forman.
The heirs to the Jack Daniel's fortune are embroiled in an intense family dispute over control of Brown-Forman. The company's profits are shrinking and its shares have lost 60% of their value over the past five years.
Why it matters — A family control dispute at Brown-Forman adds governance uncertainty for BF.B shareholders amid declining profits and a steep multiyear share-price decline.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the performance of four Dividend Aristocrats it had identified about a year earlier as overlooked stealth growth plays and "boring income names" with upside potential. In the same piece, the outlet presented three new Dividend Aristocrat picks.
Why it matters — Brown-Forman is a Dividend Aristocrat, so its positioning relative to such stealth-growth screens could be relevant to investors tracking these lists.
The article notes that Dividend Aristocrats, including Brown-Forman, have been outperforming the broader market in 2026, with the NOBL ETF returning 12.9% year-to-date versus SPY's 7.88%. It also reports that dividend growth among Aristocrats averages 4.10% in 2026, with recent increases from several members.
Why it matters — As a Dividend Aristocrat, Brown-Forman's performance and dividend growth are discussed in the context of the broader Aristocrat group's strong showing in 2026.
Brown-Forman's board received an unsolicited proposal from Sazerac but determined the offer was not actionable.
Why it matters — The disclosure of an unsolicited takeover approach and the board's swift rejection of it provides insight into how the company views its value and strategic direction.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Brown-Forman Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $20 to $35. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering Brown-Forman Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Brown-Forman Corp. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Brown-Forman Corp. ranks 65 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies -2.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Brown-Forman Corp. 65 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Brown-Forman Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BF.B are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $20 to $35 over the next 12 months.
Brown-Forman Corp. returned -4.9% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Brown-Forman Corporation is a global beverage alcohol company focused on the production, bottling, import, export, marketing, and sale of spirits, wines, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Brown-Forman’s portfolio centers on premium whiskey, bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs, and wine brands distributed across consumer, on-premise, and retail channels.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 24 Aug 2026): "Trump's Canada Tariffs Revive A Headache For US Alcohol Stocks". U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs have revived a trade dispute with Canada, just as U.S. alcohol makers were hoping to regain access to that market. The renewed dispute has already battered one of the industry's biggest export markets.
Brown-Forman Corporation is a global beverage alcohol company focused on the production, bottling, import, export, marketing, and sale of spirits, wines, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Brown-Forman’s portfolio centers on premium whiskey, bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs, and wine brands distributed across consumer, on-premise, and retail channels. Its best-known products include Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Herradura, el Jimador, Gin Mare, Chambord, and Slane, supporting a broad presence in the distilled spirits market. The company serves a wide range of adult beverage consumers and retailers through a mix of owned brands and international distribution relationships. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Brown-Forman remains a significant participant in the global premium spirits industry.
CEO Mr. Lawson E. Whiting · 4,900 employees · United States · https://www.brown-forman.com
