About Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)
Brown-Forman Corporation is a Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
BF-B trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $22.93
- Market Cap
- $10.52B
- 52-Week High
- $36.18
- 52-Week Low
- $22.61
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
$1,000 Invested in Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)
How much would $1,000 invested in BF-B be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in BF-B 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) in 2025 would be worth $684 as of May 2026, representing a -31.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BF-B 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) in 2023 would be worth $398 as of May 2026, representing a -60.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BF-B 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) in 2021 would be worth $354 as of May 2026, representing a -64.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BF-B 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) in 2016 would be worth $719 as of May 2026, representing a -28.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BF-B at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) at IPO would be worth $128,105 as of May 2026, representing a +12710.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) has averaged a monthly return of +1.12% with a median return of +0.93%. The stock had 309 positive months (56%) and 237 negative months (43%). The best month in BF-B's history was April 1999 with a +27.9% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -27.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.2%), and January the weakest (-1.3%).
BF-B's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1988 with a cumulative return of +56.2%, and the worst was 2024 at -35.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) has delivered an average annual return of +12.71% with a median return of +12.01%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.23%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (63%) and losses in 17 years (37%).
BF-B's best year was 1988 with a +68.62% gain, while the worst was 2024 at -32.23%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 6 years. BF-B achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.20% | $25.82 | $22.93 |
| 2025 | -29.29% | $36.52 | $25.82 |
| 2024 | -32.23% | $53.89 | $36.52 |
| 2023 | -11.90% | $61.17 | $53.89 |
| 2022 | -8.86% | $67.11 | $61.17 |
| 2021 | -6.07% | $71.45 | $67.11 |
| 2020 | +18.67% | $60.21 | $71.45 |
| 2019 | +43.78% | $41.87 | $60.21 |
| 2018 | -10.66% | $46.87 | $41.87 |
| 2017 | +55.01% | $30.24 | $46.87 |
| 2016 | -8.21% | $32.94 | $30.24 |
| 2015 | +14.55% | $28.76 | $32.94 |
| 2014 | +17.76% | $24.42 | $28.76 |
| 2013 | +21.30% | $20.13 | $24.42 |
| 2012 | +19.71% | $16.82 | $20.13 |
| 2011 | +17.77% | $14.28 | $16.82 |
| 2010 | +34.62% | $10.61 | $14.28 |
| 2009 | +6.70% | $9.94 | $10.61 |
| 2008 | -11.30% | $11.21 | $9.94 |
| 2007 | +16.86% | $9.59 | $11.21 |
| 2006 | -2.97% | $9.89 | $9.59 |
| 2005 | +44.84% | $6.83 | $9.89 |
| 2004 | +6.10% | $6.43 | $6.83 |
| 2003 | +45.77% | $4.41 | $6.43 |
| 2002 | +6.57% | $4.14 | $4.41 |
| 2001 | -3.87% | $4.31 | $4.14 |
| 2000 | +18.94% | $3.62 | $4.31 |
| 1999 | -22.90% | $4.70 | $3.62 |
| 1998 | +39.50% | $3.37 | $4.70 |
| 1997 | +23.50% | $2.73 | $3.37 |
| 1996 | +28.64% | $2.12 | $2.73 |
| 1995 | +23.15% | $1.72 | $2.12 |
| 1994 | +8.39% | $1.59 | $1.72 |
| 1993 | +9.47% | $1.45 | $1.59 |
| 1992 | +3.51% | $1.40 | $1.45 |
| 1991 | +21.75% | $1.15 | $1.40 |
| 1990 | -18.56% | $1.41 | $1.15 |
| 1989 | +56.85% | $0.90 | $1.41 |
| 1988 | +68.62% | $0.53 | $0.90 |
| 1987 | -11.50% | $0.60 | $0.53 |
| 1986 | +34.35% | $0.45 | $0.60 |
| 1985 | +51.34% | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| 1984 | -4.62% | $0.31 | $0.30 |
| 1983 | -9.41% | $0.34 | $0.31 |
| 1982 | -0.69% | $0.35 | $0.34 |
| 1981 | +31.07% | $0.26 | $0.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BF-B
What sector is BF-B in? ▼
BF-B operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry.
How has BF-B performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, BF-B has posted gains in 29 years (63% of the time). The best year was 1988 with a +68.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BF-B? ▼
You can invest in BF-B through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BF-B.
Last updated: 3/24/2026