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
- $28.71
- Market Cap
- $13.17B
- 52-Week High
- $31.92
- 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 $1,114 as of November 2026, representing a +11.4% 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 $555 as of November 2026, representing a -44.5% 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 $465 as of November 2026, representing a -53.5% 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 $968 as of November 2026, representing a -3.2% 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 $163,172 as of November 2026, representing a +16217.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) has averaged a monthly return of +1.15% with a median return of +0.93%. The stock had 312 positive months (56%) and 241 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 +13.24% with a median return of +13.83%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.77%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (65%) and losses in 16 years (35%).
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 5 years. BF-B achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +13.11% | $25.38 | $28.71 |
| 2025 | -29.29% | $35.90 | $25.38 |
| 2024 | -32.23% | $52.97 | $35.90 |
| 2023 | -11.90% | $60.13 | $52.97 |
| 2022 | -8.86% | $65.97 | $60.13 |
| 2021 | -6.07% | $70.23 | $65.97 |
| 2020 | +18.67% | $59.18 | $70.23 |
| 2019 | +43.78% | $41.16 | $59.18 |
| 2018 | -10.66% | $46.07 | $41.16 |
| 2017 | +55.01% | $29.72 | $46.07 |
| 2016 | -8.21% | $32.38 | $29.72 |
| 2015 | +14.55% | $28.27 | $32.38 |
| 2014 | +17.76% | $24.01 | $28.27 |
| 2013 | +21.30% | $19.79 | $24.01 |
| 2012 | +19.71% | $16.53 | $19.79 |
| 2011 | +17.77% | $14.04 | $16.53 |
| 2010 | +34.62% | $10.43 | $14.04 |
| 2009 | +6.70% | $9.77 | $10.43 |
| 2008 | -11.30% | $11.02 | $9.77 |
| 2007 | +16.86% | $9.43 | $11.02 |
| 2006 | -2.97% | $9.72 | $9.43 |
| 2005 | +44.84% | $6.71 | $9.72 |
| 2004 | +6.10% | $6.32 | $6.71 |
| 2003 | +45.77% | $4.34 | $6.32 |
| 2002 | +6.57% | $4.07 | $4.34 |
| 2001 | -3.87% | $4.23 | $4.07 |
| 2000 | +18.94% | $3.56 | $4.23 |
| 1999 | -22.90% | $4.62 | $3.56 |
| 1998 | +39.50% | $3.31 | $4.62 |
| 1997 | +23.50% | $2.68 | $3.31 |
| 1996 | +28.64% | $2.08 | $2.68 |
| 1995 | +23.15% | $1.69 | $2.08 |
| 1994 | +8.38% | $1.56 | $1.69 |
| 1993 | +9.47% | $1.43 | $1.56 |
| 1992 | +3.51% | $1.38 | $1.43 |
| 1991 | +21.75% | $1.13 | $1.38 |
| 1990 | -18.56% | $1.39 | $1.13 |
| 1989 | +56.85% | $0.89 | $1.39 |
| 1988 | +68.62% | $0.53 | $0.89 |
| 1987 | -11.50% | $0.59 | $0.53 |
| 1986 | +34.35% | $0.44 | $0.59 |
| 1985 | +51.34% | $0.29 | $0.44 |
| 1984 | -4.62% | $0.31 | $0.29 |
| 1983 | -9.41% | $0.34 | $0.31 |
| 1982 | -0.69% | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 1981 | +31.07% | $0.26 | $0.34 |
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 30 years (65% 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: 11/1/2026