BF.B Dividend History & Yield
Brown-Forman Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 (in 88 days) | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.231 | $23.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 (in 181 days) | Mar 22, 2027 | $0.231 | $23.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 (in 274 days) | Jun 23, 2027 | $0.231 | $23.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BF.B's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.693 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BF.B do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,299 | $34,289 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,494 | $171,444 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,988 | $342,887 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.50%. $10,000 in BF.B would currently pay about $350 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BF.B dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | $0.231 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | — | $0.231 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | $0.231 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | — | $0.231 | +1.8% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | — | $0.227 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | — | $0.227 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | $0.227 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | — | $0.227 | +4.1% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.218 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | — | $0.218 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | $0.218 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.218 | +5.8% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.206 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.206 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | — | $0.206 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.206 | +9.0% |
| Sep 2, 2022 | — | $0.189 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | — | $0.189 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2022 | — | $0.189 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | — | $1.00 Special | — |
| Dec 2, 2021 | — | $0.189 | +5.0% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
BF.B scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Brown-Forman Corporation
Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. The company provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Chambord, Coopers' Craft, Diplomático, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries. First dividend on our records: Dec 2, 1985. 166 payments tracked.
BF.B dividend FAQ
When is BF.B's next ex-dividend date?
BF.B's next ex-dividend date is Dec 5, 2026 (in 88 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.231 per share, expected on Dec 19, 2026.
How often does BF.B pay dividends?
BF.B pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.231 per share with an ex-date of Sep 3, 2026.
What is BF.B's dividend yield?
BF.B's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.50%, based on $0.924 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.924 per share, is 3.50%.
How much does BF.B pay per share?
BF.B pays about $0.231 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.924 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $92.40 a year.
Has BF.B grown or cut its dividend?
BF.B has raised its annual dividend for 39 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.1% a year (+1.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BF.B do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.50%, you would need about 1,299 shares of BF.B (roughly $34,289 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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