Total Debt for Brown-Forman (BF-B)
According to Brown-Forman's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $2.75B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.75B
YoY change
-11.8%
5Y CAGR
+1.0%
Peak year (2024)
$3.10B
Latest annual
$2.73B
Total Debt history chart for Brown-Forman (BF-B) from 1986 to 2025
Total Debt history table for Brown-Forman (BF-B) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.73B | -11.8% | ||
| 2024 | $3.10B | +6.4% | ||
| 2023 | $2.91B | +28.4% | ||
| 2022 | $2.27B | -11.3% | ||
| 2021 | $2.56B | -1.7% | ||
| 2020 | $2.60B | +4.4% | ||
| 2019 | $2.49B | -2.5% | ||
| 2018 | $2.56B | +18.9% | ||
| 2017 | $2.15B | +43.2% | ||
| 2016 | $1.50B | +26.3% | ||
| 2015 | $1.19B | +18.2% | ||
| 2014 | $1.00B | +0.3% | ||
| 2013 | $1.00B | +96.5% | ||
| 2012 | $510.00M | -32.8% | ||
| 2011 | $759.00M | +8.6% | ||
| 2010 | $699.00M | -30.0% | ||
| 2009 | $999.00M | -0.7% | ||
| 2008 | $1.01B | -14.5% | ||
| 2007 | $1.18B | +104.3% | ||
| 2006 | $576.00M | -8.7% | ||
| 2005 | $631.00M | -7.2% | ||
| 2004 | $680.00M | -18.7% | ||
| 2003 | $836.00M | +303.9% | ||
| 2002 | $207.00M | -15.2% | ||
| 2001 | $244.00M | -8.6% | ||
| 2000 | $267.00M | -10.1% | ||
| 1999 | $297.00M | +81.1% | ||
| 1998 | $164.00M | +134.3% | ||
| 1997 | $70.00M | -73.8% | ||
| 1996 | $267.00M | -11.7% | ||
| 1995 | $302.30M | -15.6% | ||
| 1994 | $358.20M | +122.8% | ||
| 1993 | $160.80M | +19.1% | ||
| 1992 | $135.00M | +17.9% | ||
| 1991 | $114.50M | -0.7% | ||
| 1990 | $115.30M | -18.3% | ||
| 1989 | $141.10M | -26.4% | ||
| 1988 | $191.80M | -12.4% | ||
| 1987 | $219.00M | -17.8% | ||
| 1986 | $266.40M | — |
Total Debt values are taken from Brown-Forman's reported balance sheets (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
The 2025 reading of Brown-Forman (BF-B) total debt is $2.73B – declined 11.8% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Brown-Forman total debt produced a CAGR of +1.0% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum total debt sits at $3.10B (2024); the minimum reading of $70.00M dates to 1997.
Within Consumer Defensive, Brown-Forman (BF-B) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for total debt is $40.48B.
Brown-Forman Total Debt by Year
Brown-Forman Total Debt 2025: $2.73B
Brown-Forman total debt in 2025 was $2.73B, declined 11.8% below 2024.
Brown-Forman Total Debt 2024: $3.10B
Brown-Forman total debt in 2024 was $3.10B, grew 6.4% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Brown-Forman Total Debt 2023: $2.91B
Brown-Forman total debt in 2023 was $2.91B, grew 28.4% from 2022.
Brown-Forman Total Debt 2022: $2.27B
Brown-Forman total debt in 2022 was $2.27B, declined 11.3% below 2021.
Brown-Forman Total Debt 2021: $2.56B
Brown-Forman total debt in 2021 was $2.56B.
See more financial history for Brown-Forman (BF-B).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as Brown-Forman, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $67.09B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $49.90B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $48.84B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $45.49B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $35.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $25.71B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $8.17B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Brown-Forman's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for Brown-Forman (BF-B) is $2.75B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Brown-Forman total debt changed year-over-year?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) total debt changed -11.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Brown-Forman total debt?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) total debt compound annual growth rate is +1.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Brown-Forman total debt hit its highest annual value?
- Brown-Forman total debt reached its highest annual value of $3.10B in 2024.
What was Brown-Forman total debt in 2024?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) total debt in 2024 was $3.10B.
What was Brown-Forman total debt in 2025?
- Brown-Forman (BF-B) total debt in 2025 was $2.73B.
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