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Jan 31, 2024

Brown-Forman Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Brown-Forman's Q3 2024 financial performance reflected a decrease in net sales, but increases in operating income and diluted earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Brown-Forman reported a 1% decrease in net sales to $1.1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. However, operating income increased by 116% to $373 million, and diluted earnings per share increased by 189% to $0.60.

Reported net sales decreased 1% to $1.1 billion.

Reported operating income increased 116% to $373 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased 189% to $0.60.

Gross margin expanded by 250 basis points.

Total Revenue
$1.07B
Previous year: $1.08B
-1.1%
EPS
$0.6
Previous year: $0.26
+130.8%
Gross Margin
59.4%
Previous year: 57.7%
+2.9%
Operating Margin
34.9%
Previous year: 15.9%
+119.5%
Effective Tax Rate
16.5%
Previous year: 19.5%
-15.4%
Gross Profit
$635M
Previous year: $624M
+1.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$589M
Previous year: $428M
+37.6%
Free Cash Flow
$196M
Previous year: $39M
+402.6%
Total Assets
$8.24B
Previous year: $7.75B
+6.2%

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