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Brown-Forman Reports Q1 Sales Dip Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

8/29/2025

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Brown-Forman's Q1 FY2026 net sales fell 3% to $924 million, with diluted earnings per share down 13% to $0.36.
Geopolitical volatility and tariffs negatively affected sales in developed markets, especially Germany and the U.K.
Emerging markets experienced a 20% sales increase, led by brands like Jack Daniel’s and el Jimador.
Management anticipates low-single-digit declines in organic sales and operating income for FY2026 due to ongoing uncertainties.

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Story summary

Brown-Forman's Q1 FY2026 net sales fell 3% to $924 million, with diluted earnings per share down 13% to $0.36.
Geopolitical volatility and tariffs negatively affected sales in developed markets, especially Germany and the U.K.
Emerging markets experienced a 20% sales increase, led by brands like Jack Daniel’s and el Jimador.
Management anticipates low-single-digit declines in organic sales and operating income for FY2026 due to ongoing uncertainties.