Companies
Brown-Forman
Food and beverageLouisville, KentuckyBF.BAbout 5,000 employees
More about Brown-Forman
Makes and sells spirits and wine, including Jack Daniel's whiskey, Woodford Reserve bourbon and el Jimador tequila.
Revenue
$3.9B
Fiscal 2026 (ended April 2026), down 1%
Employees
About 5,000
As of June 2026
Stock
BF.B
New York Stock Exchange
Headquarters
Louisville, Kentucky
CEO
Lawson Whiting
Since January 2019
BrandsJack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, el Jimador, Herradura
Current strategyFocusing on geographic expansion, brand building and operating efficiency after merger talks with Pernod Ricard ended in April 2026
Recent workforce changesAbout 12% of the workforce (roughly 650 roles) cut in January 2025, incl. closing a Louisville cooperage
CompetitorsDiageo, Pernod Ricard, Sazerac
Related companiesConstellation BrandsAB InBev
Checked October 11, 2026 · Sources: brown-forman.com, fortune.com, distillerytrail.com, sec.gov
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