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Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $893.00M

The free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) is $893.00M. It is above its 12-month average by 34.89% ($662.00M).

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BF-B Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$893.00M+107.19% 1Y
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BF-B Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$893.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$662.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$550.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$625.50M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$590.27M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$555.75M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$517.24M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+34.89%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+62.36%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+42.77%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+51.29%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+60.68%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+72.65%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$893.00M

FCF Yield

7.29%

Price/FCF

13.7

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Brown-Forman Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Brown-Forman Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $893.00M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $662.00M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $550.00M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $625.50M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $590.27M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $555.75M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BF-B stock is $517.24M.

Brown-Forman Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-04-30$893.00M
2025-04-30$431.00M
2024-04-30$419.00M
2023-04-30$457.00M
2022-04-30$798.00M
2021-04-30$755.00M
2020-04-30$611.00M
2019-04-30$681.00M
2018-04-30$505.00M
2017-04-30$527.00M
2016-04-30$416.00M
2015-04-30$488.00M
2014-04-30$523.00M
2013-04-30$442.00M
2012-04-30$458.00M
2011-04-30$488.00M
2010-04-30$511.00M
2009-04-30$437.00M
2008-04-30$468.00M
2007-04-30$263.00M
2006-04-30$291.00M
2005-04-30$347.00M
2004-04-30$250.00M
2003-04-30$116.00M
2002-04-30$179.00M
2001-04-30$135.00M
2000-04-30$163.00M
1999-04-30$113.00M
1998-04-30$176.00M
1997-04-30$128.00M

About Brown-Forman Corporation

Brown-Forman Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, operates globally within the alcoholic beverage industry. The company is actively involved in the production, distillation, bottling, international trade (importing and exporting), marketing, and sale of a diverse portfolio of alcoholic products. Its extensive offerings encompass a wide variety of spirits, wines, and whiskey products, including specialty whiskey spirits and flavored whiskey liqueurs. The range also features convenient ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour options, pre-mixed cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, champagnes, brandy, bourbons, and other liqueurs. These beverages are primarily marketed under prominent brands such as Jack Daniel's, Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel Champagnes, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Chambord, Slane, and Fords Gin. Beyond beverage sales, Brown-Forman also engages in the sale of used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine, in addition to offering contract bottling services. The company's distribution model involves reaching retail customers and end consumers through independent distributors or state governments, while directly supplying retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments. With a history dating back to its founding in 1870, Brown-Forman Corporation is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and conducts substantial operations across the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and numerous other international markets.

Louisville, KY
5,700 employees
Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CEO
Lawson E. Whiting