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BF-B Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

BF-B has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 0.91 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.40%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.91
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.84%
Overall Dividend Rating 55.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.40%
Payout Ratio 50.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 82.32%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -39.7% (S&P 500: 18.6%)
Total Return 5y: -58.8% (S&P 500: 120.9%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RI 26,212 M 8.27% 5.79%
DEO 54,845 M 4.55% 3.63%
STZ 24,581 M 3.94% 3.14%
BF-A 13,154 M 3.41% 1.54%
BF-B 13,212 M 3.40% 1.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RI 26,212 M 15.3% 96.6%
STZ 24,581 M 6.92% 100%
BF-A 13,154 M 5.84% 89.2%
BF-B 13,212 M 5.84% 89.9%
DEO 54,845 M 3.24% 93.2%

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BF-B Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-03 2025-09-03 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.227 0% N/A
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.227 0% 0.79%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.227 0% 0.81%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.227 4.1% 0.64%
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% 0.48%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.218 0% 0.5%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.218 5.8% 0.39%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.206 0% 0.35%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.206 0% 0.31%
2023-03-07 2023-03-08 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.206 0% 0.33%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.206 9% 0.31%
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% 0.26%
2022-03-07 2022-03-08 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.189 -81.1% 0.29%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-29 Other 1 429.1% 1.43%
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% 0.25%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.22%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.18 3.4% 0.26%
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.174 0% 0.22%
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 -0.3% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.1584 8.2% N/A
2017-09-06 2017-09-07 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.1464 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.1464 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.1464 0% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.1464 7.6% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.136 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.136 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.136 0% N/A
2015-12-01 2015-12-03 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.136 7.9% N/A
2015-09-03 2015-09-08 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2015-06-01 2015-06-03 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.126 0% N/A
2014-12-02 2014-12-04 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.126 8.6% N/A
2014-09-04 2014-09-08 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.116 0% N/A
2014-06-02 2014-06-04 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.116 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.116 0% N/A
2013-12-02 2013-12-04 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.116 0% N/A

BF-B Dividend FAQ

Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF-B) is a global producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, covering a portfolio that spans whiskey (Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack), tequila (Herradura, el Jimador), gin (Fords Gin), Scotch malt (The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh), and a range of ready-to-drink and bottled-in-bond products. The firm also generates ancillary revenue from used-barrel sales, bulk whiskey and wine, and contract bottling services, distributing through a mix of independent distributors, state and provincial governments, and direct retail channels across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

What is the Dividend Yield of BF-B?

As of October 2025, BF-B`s dividend yield is 3.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.91 USD by the current share price of 26.67.

Does BF-B pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, BF-B paid a dividend of 0.91 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-03 and the payout was 0.227 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 2025-09-03.

Will BF-B pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.227 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-03. 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 5.84% per year.
Strong growth: BF-B's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BF-B?

BF-B's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.40%. If you bought BF-B's shares at 64.69 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.91 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BF-B?

BF-B Payout Consistency is 89.9%. 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 3.40% 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 50.7%. 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 55.88%. 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 (CAGR)?

Brown-Forman`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.75% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Brown-Forman ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2018-03-01 with a factor of 5:4. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.25.
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 472,963,000 -0.02%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-18 04:35