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Brown-Forman (BF.B) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.17 +1.46 (+5.07%)
Closing price 11/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$29.94 -0.23 (-0.75%)
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Brown-Forman - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
7
Buy
0

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Brown-Forman in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, and 7 have given a hold rating for BF.B.

Consensus Price Target

$26.70
-11.49% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Brown-Forman, the average price target is $26.70. The highest price target for BF.B is $30.00, while the lowest price target for BF.B is $20.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -11.49% from the current price of $30.17.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BF.B Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/3/25 to 11/3/26
1 Month Ago
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
3 Months Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
1 Year Ago
11/3/24 to 11/3/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$26.70$26.70$26.20$37.69
Forecasted Upside-11.49% Downside2.06% Upside-7.84% Downside36.92% Upside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceHold

BF.B Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BF.B Price Targets by Month

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Brown-Forman Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBrown-FormanConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.70
2.22
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-11.49% Downside36.91% Upside14.59% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/4/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Peter Grom
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$27.00 ➝ $30.00+10.01%
9/3/2026
Drew Levine
Drew Levine
Not Rated
Lower TargetUnderweight$26.00 ➝ $25.00-8.99%
9/3/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingHold$29.00+5.55%
9/1/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$27.00+1.69%
8/27/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$27.00 ➝ $28.00+0.94%
8/3/2026Boost TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $28.00+0.16%
6/8/2026 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$28.00+6.81%
6/5/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$19.00 ➝ $20.00-23.50%
6/5/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderweight$23.00-12.03%
5/13/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$29.00 ➝ $29.00+11.28%
7/9/2025UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold$30.00+5.97%
4/9/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$38.00+20.95%
4/2/2025Initiated CoverageHold$37.50+12.02%
12/16/2024DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$50.00 ➝ $45.00+0.04%
12/6/2024Initiated CoverageHold

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Should I Buy Brown-Forman Stock? BF.B Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Brown-Forman pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Brown-Forman
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Brown-Forman Co.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $28.66, which is significantly below the $32 per share valuation proposed by Sazerac in a $15 billion all-cash offer that was rejected twice in 2026. This creates a potential valuation floor, as the market price is more than 10% lower than the premium bid, suggesting that the current share price may not fully reflect the company's strategic value to major industry players.
  • Brown-Forman Co. is a Dividend Aristocrat with a 42-year streak of increasing its cash dividend payout, providing a current yield of 3.22%. This consistent history of raising dividends signals strong financial stability and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which is particularly attractive in a volatile market environment.
  • The company demonstrated strong profitability in its most recent reporting period, achieving a net margin of approximately 18.42% and a return on equity of 17.80%. These metrics indicate that Brown-Forman Co. is efficiently converting its revenue into profit and generating strong returns for shareholders, even amidst a challenging operating environment.
  • Brown-Forman Co. maintains a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, indicating that the company is not over-leveraged. This balance sheet strength provides financial flexibility and resilience, allowing the company to navigate industry headwinds and potential strategic opportunities without excessive financial risk.
  • The company owns the iconic Jack Daniel's brand, which remains a central asset in the premium spirits sector. Despite recent softness in sales, the brand's long-term equity and global recognition provide a durable foundation for future growth, especially as the company continues to expand its portfolio with other high-margin brands like Woodford Reserve and Old Forester.

Brown-Forman
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Brown-Forman Co. for these reasons:

  • Sales of the Jack Daniel's brand have shown a 4% decline, which has negatively impacted the company's entire Whiskey portfolio. This softness in the flagship brand's performance is a significant concern, as it reflects broader challenges in the spirits market and could limit the company's ability to drive organic growth in the near term.
  • Brown-Forman Co. issued cautious guidance for the upcoming period, citing a "challenging" operating environment. This suggests that the company expects continued pressure on sales and margins, which could lead to lower-than-expected earnings and further downward pressure on the stock price.
  • The company's revenue for the most recent quarter was down 1.4% on a year-over-year basis, missing consensus estimates. This decline in top-line growth, combined with the cautious guidance, indicates that Brown-Forman Co. is struggling to maintain its market position and may face ongoing headwinds in the spirits industry.
  • The alcohol industry as a whole is facing a shift in consumer preferences, particularly among the Gen-Z demographic, who are driving the economy for years to come. This demographic shift poses a long-term risk to Brown-Forman Co.'s core business, as younger consumers may be less inclined to purchase traditional spirits, potentially leading to a structural decline in demand.
  • Brown-Forman Co. is currently in the process of searching for a successor to CEO Lawson Whiting, who has announced his retirement. This leadership vacuum, combined with the recent rejection of a major buyout offer, creates uncertainty about the company's strategic direction and could complicate any future change-of-control transactions or major strategic initiatives.

BF.B Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Brown-Forman is $26.70, with a high forecast of $30.00 and a low forecast of $20.00.

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Brown-Forman in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 7 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" BF.B shares.

According to analysts, Brown-Forman's stock has a predicted downside of -11.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Brown-Forman has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, TD Cowen, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Brown-Forman less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Brown-Forman is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BF.B compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Brown-Forman analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/4/2026.
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