EBITDA for Brown-Forman (BF-B)
According to Brown-Forman's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $1.19B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
BF-B
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.19B
YoY change
-14.7%
5Y CAGR
+2.1%
Peak year (2016)
$1.59B
Cumulative EBITDA
$27.45B
EBITDA history chart for Brown-Forman (BF-B) from 1986 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Brown-Forman (BF-B) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.29B | -14.7% | ||
| 2024 | $1.51B | +27.4% | ||
| 2023 | $1.19B | -6.9% | ||
| 2022 | $1.27B | +2.9% | ||
| 2021 | $1.24B | +6.4% | ||
| 2020 | $1.17B | -3.1% | ||
| 2019 | $1.20B | +8.4% | ||
| 2018 | $1.11B | +5.6% | ||
| 2017 | $1.05B | -34.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.59B | +47.3% | ||
| 2015 | $1.08B | +5.6% | ||
| 2014 | $1.02B | +7.5% | ||
| 2013 | $952.00M | +13.3% | ||
| 2012 | $840.00M | -8.1% | ||
| 2011 | $914.00M | +18.4% | ||
| 2010 | $772.00M | +6.9% | ||
| 2009 | $722.00M | -3.1% | ||
| 2008 | $745.00M | +15.3% | ||
| 2007 | $646.00M | +6.8% | ||
| 2006 | $605.00M | +24.0% | ||
| 2005 | $488.00M | +15.4% | ||
| 2004 | $423.00M | -0.9% | ||
| 2003 | $427.00M | +4.7% | ||
| 2002 | $408.00M | -16.9% | ||
| 2001 | $491.00M | +19.8% | ||
| 2000 | $410.00M | +8.8% | ||
| 1999 | $377.00M | +5.3% | ||
| 1998 | $358.00M | +6.2% | ||
| 1997 | $337.00M | +5.3% | ||
| 1996 | $320.00M | +2.8% | ||
| 1995 | $311.30M | +12.4% | ||
| 1994 | $276.90M | -4.6% | ||
| 1993 | $290.40M | +10.3% | ||
| 1992 | $263.30M | +5.7% | ||
| 1991 | $249.00M | -0.6% | ||
| 1990 | $250.50M | +9.2% | ||
| 1989 | $229.50M | +7.6% | ||
| 1988 | $213.20M | +5.2% | ||
| 1987 | $202.60M | -2.7% | ||
| 1986 | $208.20M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Brown-Forman's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Brown-Forman (BF-B) most recent annual EBITDA stands at $1.29B (2025) – declined 14.7% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Brown-Forman EBITDA compounded at +2.1% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Brown-Forman EBITDA peaked at $1.59B in 2016; the latest annual figure is $1.29B in 2025 (18.9% below peak).
The highest annual EBITDA of $1.59B was reported in 2016. The lowest in the available history was $202.60M in 1987.
Brown-Forman (BF-B) sits 9th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $16.50B.
Brown-Forman EBITDA by Year
Brown-Forman EBITDA 2025: $1.29B
Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2025 was $1.29B, declined 14.7% below 2024.
Brown-Forman EBITDA 2024: $1.51B
Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2024 was $1.51B, grew 27.4% from 2023.
Brown-Forman EBITDA 2023: $1.19B
Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2023 was $1.19B, declined 6.9% below 2022.
Brown-Forman EBITDA 2022: $1.27B
Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2022 was $1.27B, edged up 2.9% from 2021.
Brown-Forman EBITDA 2021: $1.24B
Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2021 was $1.24B.
See more financial history for Brown-Forman (BF-B).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Brown-Forman, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $46.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $23.92B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $18.70B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $17.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $15.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $13.40B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $10.83B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.60B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Brown-Forman's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Brown-Forman (BF-B) is $1.19B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Brown-Forman EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) EBITDA changed -14.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Brown-Forman EBITDA?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +2.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Brown-Forman EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Brown-Forman EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $1.59B in 2016.
What was Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2024?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) EBITDA in 2024 was $1.51B.
What was Brown-Forman EBITDA in 2025?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) EBITDA in 2025 was $1.29B.
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