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Brown-Forman Corporation reports developments across its global spirits business, including financial results, distributor relationships, ready-to-drink and flavored malt beverage arrangements, and brand portfolio activity. Its recurring updates cover brands such as Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane.
Company news also includes executive appointments, conference participation, operational efficiency initiatives, and changes in U.S. distribution for state-managed distilled spirits markets. These releases connect Brown-Forman’s beverage alcohol portfolio with sales channels, consumer product categories, and corporate governance matters.
Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF) reported fiscal 2026 results with net sales down 1% to $3.9 billion (flat organic). Operating income fell 10% to $1.0 billion and EPS decreased 17% to $1.53.
Gross margin rose 160 bps to 60.5%. Operating cash flow increased $402 million to $1.0 billion, free cash flow reached $893 million, and $827 million was returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for roughly flat organic net sales and a 3–5% organic operating income decline.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2310 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 10, 2026.
Brown-Forman has paid regular quarterly dividends for 82 years and increased its cash dividend for 42 consecutive years, and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BFA, BFB) will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results on June 4, 2026 by 8:00 a.m. EDT, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
A live audio broadcast and a digital recording (available ~2 hours after the call) will be posted on the company website, with the replay accessible for at least 30 days. Brown-Forman reports a 155-year history, ~5,000 employees, and sales in more than 170 countries.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) announced a strategic realignment of its U.S. control-states distribution network, effective June 1, 2026. Four distributor organizations will represent the portfolio across 11 control-state markets, while seven states keep existing distributors. The company thanked outgoing distributor RNDC.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination after failing to agree on mutually acceptable terms. Brown-Forman said it will focus on strategic and operational priorities to create long-term value, including geographic expansion, brand building, and improving operational efficiency.
Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF) confirmed it is engaged in discussions with Pernod Ricard about a potential business combination announced March 26, 2026. The company described the proposal as potentially a merger of equals with significant synergies, enhanced scale, and a balanced global footprint, but said no agreement has been reached and there is no assurance a transaction will occur.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BFA, BFB) named Jim Peters Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Peters joins from Whirlpool with prior CFO experience beginning in 2016 and will report to President and CEO Lawson Whiting. Incumbent Leanne Cunningham will retire effective May 1, 2026.
The appointment emphasizes Peters’ experience in enterprise transformation, finance, legal, IT, and regional CFO roles across North America and EMEA, and highlights a planned leadership transition in the finance function.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) reported year-to-date fiscal 2026 results through January 31, 2026, with net sales of $3.0 billion (down 2%, flat on an organic basis), year-to-date operating income of $905 million (flat) and diluted EPS of $1.41 (down 8%).
Key developments: completion of a $400 million share repurchase program in December 2025, gross margin expansion of 50 basis points to 59.9%, operating margin of 30.0%, cash flow from operations of $709 million, and free cash flow of $628 million. The company reiterated fiscal 2026 organic guidance: low-single-digit declines for net sales and operating income.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) announced that CEO Lawson Whiting will appear in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference on March 11, 2026 at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT. The session will be available live via webcast and replay for at least 30 days.
The event is intended for investors and will be hosted in New York; webcast access is through the company's Investors/Events & Presentations page.
Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF) and Pabst Brewing Company agreed to conclude their U.S. partnership for flavored malt beverages, effective July 7, 2026. Brown-Forman will assume management of supply, sales, marketing, and distribution for the Jack Daniel’s FMB portfolio.
The partnership began in 2021 and produced Jack Daniel's Bolder, Jack Daniel’s Hard Tea, and el Jimador Spiked Bebidas. Both companies said they will coordinate a transition plan to maintain product availability and align the brands with Brown-Forman’s ready-to-drink strategy.