What one share of Brown Forman holds
Brown-Forman Corporation (the “Company,” “Brown-Forman,” “we,” “us,” or “our” below) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1933, successor to a business founded in 1870 as a partnership and later incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1901.
Brown Forman’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-31.
| Sales | $8.45 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.56 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.19 |
| Free cash flow | $2.00 |
| Dividends | $0.92 |
| Cash and investments | $0.66 |
| Debt | $5.32 |
| Book value | $8.65 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $7.03 | $0.96 | $0.11 | $0.97 | — | $4.02 |
| 2010 | $7.24 | $1.01 | $0.08 | $1.15 | $0.39 | $4.30 |
| 2011 | $7.74 | $1.30 | $0.09 | $1.11 | $0.74 | $7.10 |
| 2012 | $8.36 | $1.19 | $0.13 | $1.06 | $0.45 | $7.28 |
| 2013 | $8.80 | $1.37 | $0.22 | $1.03 | $2.49 | $3.81 |
| 2014 | $9.17 | $1.53 | $0.29 | $1.22 | $0.55 | $4.76 |
| 2015 | $9.61 | $1.60 | $0.28 | $1.15 | $0.60 | $3.65 |
| 2016 | $7.85 | $2.09 | $0.21 | $0.81 | $0.52 | $3.16 |
| 2017 | $6.13 | $1.37 | $0.23 | $1.11 | $0.56 | $2.85 |
| 2018 | $6.71 | $1.48 | $0.26 | $1.09 | $1.61 | $2.74 |
| 2019 | $6.90 | $1.73 | $0.25 | $1.41 | $0.65 | $3.45 |
| 2020 | $7.00 | $1.72 | $0.24 | $1.27 | $0.68 | $4.13 |
| 2021 | $7.20 | $1.88 | $0.13 | $1.57 | $0.71 | $5.55 |
| 2022 | $8.18 | $1.74 | $0.29 | $1.66 | $1.74 | $5.71 |
| 2023 | $8.80 | $1.63 | $0.38 | $0.95 | $0.79 | $6.82 |
| 2024 | $8.75 | $2.15 | $0.48 | $0.88 | $0.85 | $7.44 |
| 2025 | $8.40 | $1.84 | $0.35 | $0.91 | $0.89 | $8.45 |
| 2026 | $8.42 | $1.53 | $0.23 | $1.91 | $0.92 | $8.62 |
Common questions about Brown Forman
How much does one share of Brown Forman earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Brown Forman earned $1.56 of profit on $8.45 of sales, keeping about 18¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Brown Forman pay a dividend?
Yes. Brown Forman paid $0.92 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2010 to 2026 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 59¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Brown Forman’s book value per share?
Brown Forman’s book value is $8.65 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Brown Forman have?
Each share of Brown Forman has $0.66 of cash and investments and $5.32 of debt, as of July 31, 2026.
What is Brown Forman’s free cash flow per share?
$2.00 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Brown Forman’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.96 in 2009 to $1.53 in 2026, growing about 2.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
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