Brown-Forman Corporation reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended April 30, 2026. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 912 million compared to USD 894 million a year ago. Net income was USD 54 million compared to USD 146 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.12 compared to USD 0.31 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.12 compared to USD 0.31 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 3,928 million compared to USD 3,975 million a year ago. Net income was USD 715 million compared to USD 869 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.53 compared to USD 1.84 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.53 compared to USD 1.84 a year ago.
Brown-Forman Corporation is among the main American producers of spirits and wines. The activity is organized around two families of products:
- spirits : whiskies (Jack Daniel's, Canadian Mist, Early Times Kentucky brands), vodkas (Finlandia), tequilas (Herradura, Pepe Lopez, el Jimador), bourbons (Old Forester, Woodford Reserve), gins (Stellar) and liqueurs (Chambord);
- wines: notably marks Fetzer, Korbel, Bolla, and Bonterra Vineyards.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (44.4%), Mexico (6.7%), Germany (6.4%), Australia (5%), the United Kingdom (4.4%) and other (33.1%).
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