Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.A) Return on equity 2017–2026
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.A) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
17.8%FY2026 · since FY2017: 48.8% → 17.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 17.8% | -4.0 pp |
| FY2025 | 21.8% | -7.4 pp |
| FY2024 | 29.1% | +5.2 pp |
| FY2023 | 24.0% | -6.7 pp |
| FY2022 | 30.6% | -3.4 pp |
| FY2021 | 34.0% | -7.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 41.9% | -8.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 50.7% | -3.8 pp |
| FY2018 | 54.5% | +5.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 48.8% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice