Latest quarter
Brown-Forman reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $911.0 million, down −1.41% from Q1 FY2026, and said revenue missed the consensus of $921.2 million by −1.11%. The company reported adjusted EPS, as the consensus counts it, of $0.38, matching the consensus of $0.38, while diluted EPS rose 5.56% to $0.38.
Brown-Forman attributed the revenue decline to unfavorable price/mix and the end of the Korbel relationship, partly offset by higher volumes, foreign exchange and the JDCC transition. Its filing said growth in RTDs and New Mix partly offset declines in tequila, used barrel sales and Korbel-related revenue. Brown-Forman reported gross margin of 60.3%, up 0.5 percentage points, while operating margin was 27.7%, down −0.5 percentage points. The company reported free cash flow of $161.0 million, down −0.62% from Q1 FY2026.
| Q1 FY2027 | Q1 FY2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $911.0 million | $924.0 million | −1.41% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.38 | $0.36 | 5.56% |
| Gross margin | 60.3% | 59.7% | 0.5 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 27.7% | 28.1% | −0.5 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $161.0 million | $162.0 million | −0.62% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.38 | $0.38 | In line |
| Revenue | $911.0 million | $921.2 million | Missed by 1.11% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
No earnings-call transcript was available for Q1 FY2027, so the company’s latest-call commentary, analyst questions and management answers were not available.
Guidance
Brown-Forman’s September release expects organic net sales to be approximately flat in FY2027. The company expects organic operating income to decline in the 3% to 5% range, an effective tax rate of approximately 20.0% to 22.0%, and capital expenditures between $60.0 million and $70.0 million.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capex | FY2027 | $60.0 million–$70.0 million | — | New |
| Tax rate | FY2027 | 20.0%–22.0% | — | New |
| Operating income growth, Organic | FY2027 | 3.00%–5.00% | — | New |
| Revenue, Organic | FY2027 | Brown-Forman expects organic net sales to be approximately flat in fiscal 2027. | — | — |