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Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) Shares Outstanding: 0.47

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Is Brown-Forman Corporation’s shares outstanding high or low?

Brown-Forman Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.47 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.48, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.48).

0.67% below its 12-month average of 0.47.

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BF-B Shares Outstanding Chart

BF-B Shares Outstanding
0.47-1.34% 1Y
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BF-B Average Shares Outstanding Chart

BF-B Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart

BF-B Shares Outstanding Metrics

SHARES OUTSTANDING

0.47

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM

0.47

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y

0.47

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y

0.48

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y

0.48

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y

0.50

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y

0.51

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.67%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-1.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-1.89%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-2.87%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-6.26%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-9.33%

Share Structure

Shares Outstanding

466.33M

Float Shares

N/A

Stock Price

$26.68

Market Cap

$12.4B

Annual Shares Outstanding History

YearWeighted Average SharesYoY Change
2026466.33M-1.34%
2025472.65M-0.78%
2024476.39M-0.58%
2023479.15M+0.06%
2022478.88M+0.07%
2021478.53M+0.16%
2020477.76M-0.25%
2019478.96M-0.28%
2018480.32M-0.89%
2017484.63M-4.49%
2016507.44M-4.07%
2015528.98M-0.87%
2014533.63M+0.04%
2013533.42M-0.54%
2012536.32M-1.77%
2011546.01M-1.51%
2010554.38M-1.77%
2009564.38M-1.70%
2008574.13M-0.34%
2007576.09M+0.66%
2006572.34M+0.33%
2005570.47M+0.25%
2004569.06M-17.23%
2003687.50M+7.13%
2002641.72M-0.07%
2001642.19M+0.00%
2000642.19M-0.15%
1999643.13M-0.46%
1998646.07M+0.50%
1997642.86M-

Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price

Key concepts:

  • Float shares: Shares available for public trading
  • Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
  • Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
  • Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap

Brown-Forman Corporation Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition

Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Brown-Forman Corporation Shares Outstanding FAQ

What is the shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.47.
Is Brown-Forman Corporation's shares outstanding high or low?
Brown-Forman Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.47 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.48, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.48).
What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The TTM average shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.47.
What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 3Y average shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.47.
What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 5Y average shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.48.
What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 10Y average shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.48.
What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 15Y average shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.50.
What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The 20Y average shares outstanding for BF-B stock is 0.51.

Brown-Forman Corporation Shares Outstanding History

DATESHARES OUTSTANDING
2026-04-300.47
2025-04-300.47
2024-04-300.48
2023-04-300.48
2022-04-300.48
2021-04-300.48
2020-04-300.48
2019-04-300.48
2018-04-300.48
2017-04-300.48
2016-04-300.51
2015-04-300.53
2014-04-300.53
2013-04-300.53
2012-04-300.54
2011-04-300.55
2010-04-300.55
2009-04-300.56
2008-04-300.57
2007-04-300.58
2006-04-300.57
2005-04-300.57
2004-04-300.57
2003-04-300.69
2002-04-300.64
2001-04-300.64
2000-04-300.64
1999-04-300.64
1998-04-300.65
1997-04-300.64

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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
www.brown-forman.com
Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CEO
Lawson E. Whiting
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