Brown-Forman Class A
BF.A
About: Brown-Forman is a US-based manufacturer of premium distilled spirits that generates 71% of revenue in the whiskey category, under well-known Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and bourbon brands Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. It also manufactures and distributes tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and premium wines. The company generates 45% of sales from its home market, while the bulk of international revenue comes from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. The Brown family controls over 50% of the economic interests and a 67% voting power of the company.
Employees: 5,000
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
22% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 72 | Existing positions reduced: 59
0.54% less ownership
Funds ownership: 11.17% [Q1] → 10.63% (-0.54%) [Q2]
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 204 [Q1] → 193 (-11) [Q2]
22% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $632M [Q1] → $494M (-$138M) [Q2]
29% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 34
83% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $291K | Put options by funds: $1.67M
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 0 (-2) [Q2]
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 9 articles about BF.A published over the past 30 days
