Brown-Forman Profit Margin

Brown-Forman posts a profit margin of 18.42% as of July 2026. That compares with 21.38% in the prior-year period — down 13.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 21.57%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Brown-Forman's profit margin was 21.38%. The latest reading is 18.42% — a 13.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending July 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Consumer Staples stocks, a profit margin near 21.57% is typical. Brown-Forman's 18.42% is lower that level. That is roughly 14.6% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Brown-Forman's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 18.42% as of July 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for BF.B's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 21.57%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Brown-Forman's other metric pages and overview cover the third.