Brown-Forman Corporation · BF-B · FY2027 Q1 · Calendar Q3 2026

Brown-Forman maintains FY27 outlook as innovation offsets pressure

The call analysis supports a cautiously constructive view of Brown-Forman's near-term operating trajectory: innovation-led growth and stable core Jack Daniel's sales are offsetting softness, but the outlook depends on execution in RTD and flavored whiskey while margin and demand risks persist.

Reported Before market openNYSEConsumer Defensive $12.56B market cap
75quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.38 Consensus $0.38
EPS surprise 0.0% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $911.0M Consensus $914.8M
Revenue surprise -0.4% Reported versus consensus

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What changed

The quarter's analysis highlighted a sharper-than-expected decline in used-barrel sales, strong U.S. contribution from Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry, continued expansion of New Mix RTD, and a lower capex plan. Management also announced the CEO's upcoming retirement and reaffirmed the FY27 outlook.

Guidance delta

Management maintained the FY27 outlook while expecting organic net sales to be roughly flat.

Key takeaways

  • Innovation in ready-to-drink products and flavored whiskey is the main growth driver identified in the call analysis.
  • Core Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey was stable, while used-barrel sales and some tequila brands remained headwinds.
  • Management plans continued product expansion, brand investment, inventory optimization, and lower capex.

Management priorities

  • Expand Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry and New Mix RTD distribution.
  • Align brand marketing and SG&A with depletion trends.
  • Keep capex at $60–70 million and focus on inventory optimization.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
BF-B EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q3 '24 estimate $0.57 Q3 '24 actual $0.60, beat Q4 '24 estimate $0.42 Q4 '24 actual $0.56, beat Q1 '25 estimate $0.46 Q1 '25 actual $0.41, miss Q4 '25 estimate $0.34 Q4 '25 actual $0.31, miss Q1 '26 estimate $0.47 Q1 '26 actual $0.36, miss Q3 '26 estimate $0.47 Q3 '26 actual $0.58, beat Q4 '26 estimate $0.31 Q4 '26 actual $0.12, miss Q1 '27 estimate $0.38 Q1 '27 actual $0.38, match Q2 '27 estimate $0.46 Q3 '27 estimate $0.51 Q4 '27 estimate $0.34 Q1 '28 estimate $0.38
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold36 ratings
Bullish513.9%
Neutral2466.7%
Bearish719.4%

Firm-level rating actions

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FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
UBS Neutral NeutralMaintainSep 4, 2026
TD Cowen Hold HoldMaintainSep 3, 2026
RBC Capital Sector Perform Sector PerformMaintainSep 3, 2026
JP Morgan Underweight UnderweightMaintainSep 3, 2026
Barclays Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainAug 27, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Brown-Forman Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, operates globally within the alcoholic beverage industry. The company is actively involved in the production, distillation, bottling, international trade (importing and exporting), marketing, and sale of a diverse portfolio of alcoholic products. Its extensive offerings encompass a wide variety of spirits, wines, and whiskey products, including specialty whiskey spirits and flavored whiskey liqueurs. The range also features convenient ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour options, pre-mixed cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, champagnes, brandy, bourbons, and other liqueurs.…

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