Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BF.B) reports an organic operating income decline of more than 2.0% year-over-year in Q1 FY2027 results (expected release approx. 4 September 2026)
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 4. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Herradura) guided FY2027 organic operating income decline of –3% to –5% (guidance issued 4 June 2026). Q1 FY2027 (May–July 2026) is likely to reflect this trend: sustained US spirits market weakness (4 consecutive quarterly volume declines), tequila portfolio –6% organic in FY2026, headwinds from tariffs on US whiskey exports. FY2026 full year: organic net sales flat, organic operating income –2%. No prediction market available. Q4 FY2026: reported operating income –53%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Brown-Forman FY2027 Guidance: op. Einkommen −3 % bis −5 % organisch — BF Investor Relations (4. Juni 2026)
- Brown-Forman FY2026 Full Year: Nettoumsatz flat, op. Einkommen −2 % organisch — Yahoo Finance (Juni 2026)
- US Spirits: 4 aufeinanderfolgende Volumenrückgänge — DISCUS / Bloomberg 2026
- Brown-Forman Q4 FY2026: op. Einkommen $96 Mio., −53 % reported — Brown-Forman IR Press Release (Juni 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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