Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.91
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
59.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
41 years
BF-B Dividend Income Check
Safety
59.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
41 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.2% and trend is rising.
BF-B Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$0.91
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout59.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout47.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak41 years
3Y CAGR5.8%
5Y CAGR5.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.1%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return9.2%
5Y Total Return-55.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,45910Y ago$9,92620Y ago$27,283
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BF-B Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
BF-B Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Brown-Forman Corporation distributes 59.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 47.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BF-B has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.8% and 5-year CAGR of 5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BF-B returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.1% buyback yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -55.4%, with dividends contributing 7.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,926 today.
BF-B Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.05
Avg/Payment$0.2524
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026Latest | $0.2310 | — | 3.47% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.2310 | — | 3.68% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2310 | ↑ +1.8% | 3.00% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.2270 | — | 3.22% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.2270 | — | 3.25% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.2270 | ↑ +0.2% | 2.41% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2265 | ↑ +4.0% | 1.98% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.2178 | — | 1.90% | Oct 1, 2024 |
BF-B Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
59.7% payout
Streak
41Y
5.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-BBrown-Forman Corpora… | $13.0B | 3.3% | 59.7% | 41 | Sustainable |
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 STZConstellation Brands… | $25.1B | 2.8% | 42.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
 MGPIMGP Ingredients, Inc… | $366M | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  TAPMolson Coors Beverag… | $7.8B | 4.6% | — | 5 | Unknown |
1st  WVVIWillamette Valley Vi… | $11M | 8.9% | — | 4 | Unknown |
BF-B Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 2 | $1.53 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.91 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.84 | 49.6% | 2.02x | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | 5.5% | 4 | $2.15 | 40.9% | 2.44x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.83 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.63 | 51.2% | 1.95x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.77 | -55.4% | 4 | $1.74 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $1.73 | 145.9% | 5 | $1.88 | 91.9% | 1.09x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | 4.5% | 4 | $1.72 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.67 | -59.0% | 4 | $1.73 | 38.9% | 2.57x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | 174.4% | 5 | $1.48 | 110.8% | 0.90x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 7.8% | 4 | $1.37 | 43.6% | 2.29x | 0.8% |
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BF-B — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BF-B stock.
How much dividend does BF-B pay per share?
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.91 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BF-B's next ex-dividend date?
BF-B's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BF-B typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BF-B's dividend safe?
BF-B's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +59.7% and FCF payout ratio of +47.8%. With 41 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BF-B a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Brown-Forman Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 41 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BF-B pay dividends?
Brown-Forman Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.91 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BF-B grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BF-B five years ago would be worth approximately $4,459 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BF-B's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BF-B's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.