Brown-Forman Corporation Prepares to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Challenges

With a market capitalization of $16.2 billion, Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B) is a well-established producer of alcoholic beverages. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, its diverse portfolio includes wines, whiskey spirits, flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and more.

Upcoming Earnings Release

The company is set to announce its Q4 2025 earnings on Wednesday, June 4. Analysts project that BF.B will report earnings of $0.36 per share, reflecting a 35.7% decrease from the $0.56 per share recorded in the same quarter last year. Over the past four quarters, Brown-Forman has beaten Wall Street’s profit estimates in three instances, while it fell short once.

Fiscal Outlook

For fiscal 2025, analysts anticipate an EPS of $1.81 for Brown-Forman, representing a decline of 15.4% from the $2.14 reported in fiscal 2024. However, expectations for fiscal 2026 suggest a modest growth of 1.7% year-over-year, increasing to $1.84 per share.

Stock Performance

Over the past 52 weeks, BF.B shares have dropped 29.5%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which gained 8.7%, and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), with a 7.1% return during the same timeframe.

Recent Q3 Results

Following the release of its Q3 2025 results on March 5, shares of Brown-Forman rose 10.1%. The company reported net sales of $1 billion, a decline of 3.2% year-over-year, largely due to the divestment of Finlandia and Sonoma-Cutrer brands. Although its EPS fell 5% from the previous year to $0.57, it still exceeded analyst expectations by 21.3%.

Looking forward, Brown-Forman anticipates organic net sales growth in the range of 2% to 4% for fiscal 2025.

Analysts’ Consensus

The consensus rating for BF.B stock is cautious, with an overall “Hold.” Among the 17 analysts covering the stock, there are four “Strong Buys,” nine “Holds,” one “Moderate Sell,” and three “Strong Sells.” The mean price target stands at $40.06, indicating a potential upside of 16.7% from current levels.

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