Brown Forman CORP
Market Movers (8-K)
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Brown-Forman Corporation's stockholders elected all director nominees, approved executive compensation, and ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors at the annual meeting.
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Brown-Forman Corporation announced that President and CEO Lawson Whiting will retire upon the appointment of his successor, with the Board initiating a search process.
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Brown-Forman announced its fiscal year 2026 results, with net sales down 1% to $3.9 billion, but provided a cautious outlook for FY27 expecting flat organic net sales amidst market volatility.
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Brown-Forman Corporation and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination due to an inability to reach mutually agreeable terms.
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Brown-Forman Corporation announced the appointment of Jim Peters as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2026.
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Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 2% increase in third-quarter net sales and reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook despite a challenging operating environment.
Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)
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Brown-Forman reported a 13% drop in diluted EPS to $0.83 for the first six months of fiscal 2026, with net sales down 4% to $1.96 billion, citing challenging macroeconomic conditions and strategic portfolio adjustments.
Worse than expected
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Brown-Forman reports a 3% decline in net sales and 13% drop in diluted EPS, while organic sales show modest growth amid challenging market conditions.
Worse than expected
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Brown-Forman's Q3 fiscal 2025 results reveal a sales decrease driven by divestitures and restructuring, though partially offset by growth in select brands and markets.
Worse than expected
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10-Q: Brown-Forman Reports Mixed Results in Latest Quarterly Filing Amidst Divestitures and Market Shifts
Brown-Forman's latest quarterly report reveals a decrease in net sales and operating income, influenced by divestitures and changing market dynamics, despite some positive trends in specific brands and regions.
Worse than expected
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Brown-Forman's first quarter of fiscal year 2025 saw a decrease in net sales and operating income, impacted by lower volumes, divestitures, and foreign exchange headwinds.
Worse than expected
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Brown-Forman's third-quarter results show a significant increase in operating income, but the company has revised its fiscal 2024 outlook due to slower than anticipated growth.
Worse than expected
Annual Reports (10-K)
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Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 1% decrease in net sales to $3.9 billion for fiscal 2026, alongside a 10% drop in operating income, reflecting challenging macroeconomic conditions and strategic portfolio adjustments.
Worse than expected
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Brown-Forman Corporation reported a 5% decrease in net sales and a 22% decline in operating income for fiscal year 2025, primarily due to divestitures and macroeconomic headwinds, while focusing on long-term strategic growth initiatives.
Worse than expected
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Brown-Forman Corporation's fiscal year 2024 results show a slight decrease in net sales but a significant increase in operating income, driven by strategic divestitures and cost management.
Worse than expected
Insider Trading (Form 4)
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Michael Todman, a Director of Brown Forman Corp, received 6,476 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026.
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Tracy L Skeans, a Director of Brown Forman Corp, received 6,476 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026.
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Elizabeth A Smith, a Director of Brown Forman Corp, received 9,524 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026.
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Jan Singer, a Director of Brown Forman Corp, received 6,476 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026.
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Michael J Roney, a Director of Brown Forman Corp, received 6,476 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026.
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Marshall Farrer, a Director of Brown Forman Corp, received 6,476 shares of common stock on July 23, 2026.
Proxy Statements (Def-14A)
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Brown-Forman Corporation's latest proxy statement reveals a challenging fiscal 2025 with declines in net sales, operating income, and diluted earnings per share, alongside a significant leadership transition and a company-wide restructuring plan.
Worse than expected
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DEF 14A: Brown-Forman's 2024 Proxy Statement: Key Proposals, Director Nominees, and Executive Compensation
Brown-Forman's 2024 Proxy Statement outlines proposals for stockholder voting, details director nominees, and provides an analysis of executive compensation.
Schedule 13D - Activist Investments
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Wolf Pen Branch, LP and its general partner, Wolf Pen Branch GP, LLC, have amended their Schedule 13D filing to reflect an increased beneficial ownership of Brown-Forman Corporation's Class A Common Stock, now representing 60.3% of the outstanding shares.
Schedule 13G - Passive Investments
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Vanguard Capital Management has reported a beneficial ownership of 16,213,828 shares, representing 5.58% of Brown-Forman Corp's common stock as of March 31, 2026.
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SCHEDULE: Vanguard Group Exits Brown-Forman Stake
The Vanguard Group has reported a 0% beneficial ownership in Brown-Forman Corp following an internal realignment, with subsidiaries now reporting separately.
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FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have reported a beneficial ownership of 7.5% of Brown-Forman Corp's Class B Common Stock as of September 30, 2025.