BF-B Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

BF-B has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 0.91 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.99%
Payout Ratio 53.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -14.78%
Consistency Lifetime 88.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.32%
Payout FCF 70.2%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 33.47%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -2.9%
Total Return 5y: -57.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Beverages

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FMX 36,292 M 7.80% 13.5%
ABEV 45,694 M 8.70% 9.44%
KOF 22,105 M 4.34% 10.8%
COKE 13,798 M 0.76% 12.2%
PEP 229,070 M 3.92% 4.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FMX 36,292 M 55.4% 87.9%
COKE 13,798 M 53.1% 92.5%
TAP 9,500 M 29.0% 94.7%
KDP 38,000 M 8.01% 88.6%
STZ 27,281 M 7.66% 100%

BF-B Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.231 1.8% 0.79%
2025-09-03 2025-09-03 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.227 0% 0.79%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.227 0% 0.81%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.227 0% 0.64%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.227 4.1% 0.5%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.218 0% 0.48%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.218 0% 0.5%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.218 0% 0.39%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.218 5.8% 0.38%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.206 0% 0.31%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.206 0% 0.33%
2023-03-07 2023-03-08 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.206 0% 0.31%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.206 9% 0.28%
2022-09-02 2022-09-06 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.189 0% 0.26%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.189 0% 0.29%
2022-03-07 2022-03-08 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.189 -81.1% 0.27%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-29 Other 1 429.1% 1.44%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-28 Quarterly 0.189 5% 0.27%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.25%
2021-06-07 2021-06-08 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.22%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.26%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.18 3.4% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.174 0% N/A
2020-06-05 2020-06-08 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.174 0% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.174 0% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.174 4.8% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.166 0% N/A
2019-06-05 2019-06-06 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.166 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.166 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-06 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.166 5.1% N/A
2018-09-05 2018-09-06 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.158 0% N/A
2018-06-05 2018-06-06 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.158 -84.2% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-23 Other 1 532.9% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.158 -20.2% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.198 8.2% N/A
2017-09-06 2017-09-07 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.183 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.183 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.183 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.183 7.6% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.17 -50% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-12-01 2015-12-03 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.34 7.9% N/A
2015-09-03 2015-09-08 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2015-06-01 2015-06-03 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.315 0% N/A
2014-12-02 2014-12-04 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.315 8.6% N/A
2014-09-04 2014-09-08 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-06-02 2014-06-04 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A

BF-B Dividend FAQ

Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF-B) is a global producer and marketer of distilled spirits and wines, operating a portfolio that includes flagship brands such as Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, and Herradura, as well as a range of premium whiskies, vodkas, gins, and ready-to-drink cocktails. The firm also monetizes secondary assets through used-barrel sales, bulk whiskey and wine transactions, and contract bottling services, serving retail, wholesale, and governmental channels across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

What is the Dividend Yield of BF-B?

As of February 2026, BF-B`s dividend yield is 2.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.91 USD by the current share price of 29.45.

Does BF-B pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BF-B paid a dividend of 0.91 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 0.231 USD.

How often does BF-B pay dividends?

BF-B pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BF-B has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-05.

BF-B dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BF-B for the next 4 payments are between 0.196 (-15.2%) and 0.251 (+8.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BF-B pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.231 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Brown-Forman (BF-B) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BF-B?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Brown-Forman (BF-B) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BF-B?

BF-B's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -14.8% per year.
Negative growth: BF-B's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of BF-B?

BF-B's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.32%. If you bought BF-B's shares at 68.90 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.91 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BF-B?

BF-B Payout Consistency is 88.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Brown-Forman has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BF-B have a good Dividend Yield?

BF-B`s 2.99% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BF-B?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BF-B is 53.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BF-B?

BF-B`s Overall Dividend Rating is 33.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BF-B Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BF-B's Outstanding Shares?

Brown-Forman's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.78% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BF-B ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 1, 2018 with a ratio of 5:4.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.25 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 586,771,900
1986 587,278,100 +0.09%
1987 588,150,000 +0.15%
1988 787,668,800 +33.92%
1989 750,000,000 -4.78%
1990 776,533,000 +3.54%
1991 770,507,800 -0.78%
1992 772,681,500 +0.28%
1993 769,736,800 -0.38%
1994 646,837,500 -15.97%
1995 646,837,500
1996 646,875,000 +0.01%
1997 646,875,000
1998 644,390,600 -0.38%
1999 642,965,600 -0.22%
2000 641,826,900 -0.18%
2001 641,826,900
2002 644,332,600 +0.39%
2003 574,218,800 -10.88%
2004 573,829,700 -0.07%
2005 577,696,900 +0.67%
2006 582,614,100 +0.85%
2007 583,753,100 +0.2%
2008 568,841,300 -2.55%
2009 557,602,500 -1.98%
2010 549,390,000 -1.47%
2011 540,690,000 -1.58%
2012 537,227,500 -0.64%
2013 538,010,000 +0.15%
2014 533,922,500 -0.76%
2015 513,576,300 -3.81%
2016 489,810,000 -4.63%
2017 483,284,000 -1.33%
2018 483,591,000 +0.06%
2019 480,481,000 -0.64%
2020 480,748,000 +0.06%
2021 480,518,000 -0.05%
2022 480,549,000 +0.01%
2023 480,115,000 -0.09%
2024 473,057,000 -1.47%
2025 472,607,000 -0.1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17