Brown–Forman (BF-B) returns
Brown–Forman returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in Brown–Forman ten years ago was worth $941.74 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of -0.6% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +9.6% | — | $1,096 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.4% | — | $1,004 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +13.1% | — | $1,131 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +11.4% | — | $1,114 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | -43.8% | -17.5% | $562.32 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | -52.5% | -13.8% | $474.74 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | -5.8% | -0.6% | $941.74 | +316.6% |
Brown–Forman return by calendar year
| Year | BF-B | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +13.1% | +11.7% | +1.4% |
| 2025 | -29.3% | +17.7% | -47.0% |
| 2024 | -32.2% | +24.9% | -57.1% |
| 2023 | -11.9% | +26.2% | -38.1% |
| 2022 | -8.9% | -18.2% | +9.3% |
| 2021 | -6.0% | +28.7% | -34.8% |
| 2020 | +18.7% | +18.4% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | +43.7% | +31.2% | +12.5% |
| 2018 | -11.0% | -4.6% | -6.5% |
| 2017 | +55.0% | +21.7% | +33.3% |
| 2016 | -8.2% | +12.0% | -20.2% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: BF-B financials · BF-B valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.