Brown Forman (BF-A) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $29.13, +0.97% vs the prior close of $28.85.
- Volume 148.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BF-A rises 1.0% to $29.13, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $29.13, +0.97% vs the prior close of $28.85. Day range $29.02–$29.48, opened at $29.32.
BF-A daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — BF-A rises 1.0% to $29.13, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $29.13, +0.97% vs the prior close of $28.85. Day range $29.02–$29.48, opened at $29.32.
- Volume was 148.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 144.03K.
- Price is +5.7% vs its 50-day average ($27.55) and +6.4% vs its 200-day average ($27.37).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 75% of that range, 6.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — BF-A jumps 3.8% to $28.85, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $28.85, +3.81% vs the prior close of $27.79. Day range $27.76–$28.85, opened at $27.99.
- Volume was 170.20K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 143.83K.
- Price is +4.8% vs its 50-day average ($27.54) and +5.5% vs its 200-day average ($27.35).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 72% of that range, 7.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — BF-A rises 1.9% to $27.79, a 1-month high
- Closed at $27.79, +1.87% vs the prior close of $27.28. Day range $27.39–$28.04, opened at $27.54.
- Volume was 136.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 144.55K.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.54) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($27.34).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 10.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — BF-A rises 1.4% to $27.28, a 1-month high
- Closed at $27.28, +1.37% vs the prior close of $26.91. Day range $26.95–$27.45, opened at $26.99.
- Volume was 196.40K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 143.40K.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($27.55) and -0.2% vs its 200-day average ($27.34).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 12.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — BF-A dips 0.6% to $26.91
- Closed at $26.91, -0.59% vs the prior close of $27.07. Day range $26.78–$27.11, opened at $26.83.
- Volume was 140.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 142.26K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($27.59) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($27.33).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — BF-A rises 2.3% to $27.07, a 1-month high
- Closed at $27.07, +2.31% vs the prior close of $26.46. Day range $26.54–$27.43, opened at $26.54.
- Volume was 206.70K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 142.61K.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($27.63) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($27.34).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 13.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — BF-A dips 1.6% to $26.46
- Closed at $26.46, -1.64% vs the prior close of $26.90. Day range $26.44–$27.11, opened at $26.83.
- Volume was 111.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 146.51K.
- Price is -4.4% vs its 50-day average ($27.69) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($27.34).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 15.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — BF-A rises 0.4% to $26.90, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $26.90, +0.41% vs the prior close of $26.79. Day range $26.80–$27.10, opened at $26.89.
- Volume was 113.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 147.37K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($27.74) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($27.35).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — BF-A rises 0.4% to $26.79
- Closed at $26.79, +0.45% vs the prior close of $26.67. Day range $26.25–$26.91, opened at $26.70.
- Volume was 121.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 148.40K.
- Price is -3.5% vs its 50-day average ($27.76) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($27.36).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 46% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — BF-A rises 0.3% to $26.67
- Closed at $26.67, +0.30% vs the prior close of $26.59. Day range $26.48–$26.92, opened at $26.79.
- Volume was 113.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 148.23K.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($27.76) and -2.6% vs its 200-day average ($27.38).
- 52-week range $23.01–$31.14; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
BF-A latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BF-A in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 424B3 — Prospectus / supplement for an offering or resale
Prospectus / supplement for an offering or resale
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $911.00M (prior year $924.00M) (-1.4% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Net income: $176.00M (prior year $170.00M) (+3.5% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.38 (prior year $0.36) (+5.6% vs Jul 31, 2025)
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 7, 2026 · Form 25-NSE — Notice that a security is being removed from exchange listing
Notice that a security is being removed from exchange listing
Things to know before you trade BF-A
- Last results release: Sep 2, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 4, 2026, Mar 4, 2026, Dec 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 2, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.11% (largest 3.8%).
- Liquidity: about 160.50K shares (≈$4.68M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $29.13 vs a range of $23.01–$31.14 (75% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 3, 2026 ($0.231/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Lawson E Whiting sold 25,915 shares on Feb 12, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 21, 2026; 10-Q Sep 2, 2026; 8-K Sep 2, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Beverages.
BF-A market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 29.32 | 29.48 | 29.02 | 29.13 | 148.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 27.99 | 28.85 | 27.76 | 28.85 | 170.20K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27.54 | 28.04 | 27.39 | 27.79 | 136.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 26.99 | 27.45 | 26.95 | 27.28 | 196.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 26.83 | 27.11 | 26.78 | 26.91 | 140.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 26.54 | 27.43 | 26.54 | 27.07 | 206.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 26.83 | 27.11 | 26.44 | 26.46 | 111.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 26.89 | 27.10 | 26.80 | 26.90 | 113.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 26.70 | 26.91 | 26.25 | 26.79 | 121.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 26.79 | 26.92 | 26.48 | 26.67 | 113.20K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 26.62 | 26.89 | 26.31 | 26.59 | 141.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 27.12 | 27.35 | 26.58 | 26.83 | 148.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 26.37 | 26.86 | 26.29 | 26.85 | 123.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 26.46 | 26.62 | 26.07 | 26.57 | 143.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 26.40 | 26.75 | 26.37 | 26.69 | 83.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 26.89 | 26.98 | 26.40 | 26.40 | 93.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 26.86 | 26.86 | 26.48 | 26.62 | 142.20K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 26.90 | 27.29 | 26.81 | 26.94 | 121.10K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 26.73 | 26.82 | 26.18 | 26.73 | 276.50K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 26.79 | 26.79 | 26.16 | 26.52 | 477.80K |
About Brown Forman
Brown Forman (BF-A) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Beverages”. Its business address is in LOUISVILLE, KY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends April 30. SEC CIK 14693.
BF-A board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell P Brown | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Elizabeth M Brown | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Mark A. Clouse | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Marshall Farrer | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Michael J Roney | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Elizabeth A Smith | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Jan Singer | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Tracy L Skeans | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Michael Todman | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Lawson E Whiting | President & CEO | Jul 24, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michael E Jr Carr | EVP, General Counsel,Secretary | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Angela S Enyard | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Christina M Graven | EVP, Chief Strategy | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Michael Andrew Masick | EVP/Pres., Americas | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Timothy M Nall | EVP, Chief Supp/Tech | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Diane F Nguyen | EVP, Chief Ppl & Comm | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Yiannis Pafilis | EVP, Pres., EU, Africa, Asia | Jul 24, 2026 |
| James W Peters | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Crystal L Peterson | EVP, Chief Incl/Global Comm | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Jeremy J Shepherd | EVP, Chief Marketing | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Lawson E Whiting | President & CEO | Jul 24, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Lawson E Whiting | Sale | 25,915 | $31.01 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Lawson E Whiting | Sale | 8,834 | $31.00 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Lawson E Whiting | Sale | 7,746 | $31.01 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Lawson E Whiting | Sale | 4,785 | $31.00 |
BF-A financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $3.93B | $715.00M | 1.53 | $1.00B |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $3.98B | $869.00M | 1.84 | $598.00M |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $4.18B | $1.02B | 2.14 | $647.00M |
| Apr 30, 2023 | $4.23B | $783.00M | 1.63 | $640.00M |
| Apr 30, 2022 | $3.93B | $838.00M | 1.74 | $936.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $7.83B, total liabilities $3.86B, cash $301.00M (as of Jul 31, 2026).
BF-A earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.92 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.30 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.84 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.56 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.32 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.41 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $35.86 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.11 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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