Brown-Forman Profit Margin

Brown-Forman's profit margin stands at 18.42% as of July 2026. That compares with 21.38% in the prior-year period — down 13.9% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 15.73%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Brown-Forman reported 18.42% in profit margin versus 21.38% a year earlier — a 13.9% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Brown-Forman sits higher the Consumer Staples benchmark (15.73%) with a profit margin of 18.42%. That is roughly 17.0% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 18.42% for Brown-Forman means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Brown-Forman's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places BF.B next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.