The company operates in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman faces near-term headwinds from declining US whiskey sales, health trends, and changing consumer preferences, but international growth and RTD products show promise.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Brown-Forman's EBITDA is $1.17B with a current EBITDA margin of 30.03%, reflecting strong operational efficiency. The company maintains a stable dividend yield and established brand portfolio, though facing near-term market headwinds in core US whiskey segment.
Top Insights
Brown-Forman Q2 2026 results were in line with expectations, and the company beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly sales while maintaining annual forecasts.
Dividend Yield (TTM) is 3.04%, supporting the company's status as a dividend-paying defensive stock.
As of Feb 10, 2026, the company has 5,000 employees.
International growth and ready-to-drink (RTD) products show promise for future growth despite domestic headwinds.
Named Competitors
Johnnie Walker — Premium Scotch whisky and global spirits portfolio
Pacifico — Beer and wine with significant spirits operations
Absolut — Diversified global spirits manufacturer
Recent Developments
(December 2025) Q2 FY2026 earnings reported on schedule with results in line with expectations
(October 2025) Hosted investor conference in Nashville with CEO and executive team presentations