If you'd invested in Brown–Forman (BF-B): performance and returns
Looking for Brown–Forman's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Brown–Forman have returned?
This calculator shows how much Brown–Forman stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Brown–Forman
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $805 | -20% |
| 3 years ago | $411 | -59% |
| 5 years ago | $372 | -63% |
| 10 years ago | $677 | -32% |
| since inception (1984) | $33,560 | +3256% |
Return by year (Brown–Forman)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -8% | $923 (-8%) |
| 2025 | -13% | $805 (-20%) |
| 2024 | -45% | $442 (-56%) |
| 2023 | -7% | $411 (-59%) |
| 2022 | -1% | $409 (-59%) |
| 2021 | -9% | $372 (-63%) |
| 2020 | +17% | $434 (-57%) |
| 2019 | +24% | $538 (-46%) |
| 2018 | -11% | $477 (-52%) |
| 2017 | +43% | $683 (-32%) |
| 2016 | -1% | $677 (-32%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does BF-B return?
$1,000 invested in Brown–Forman 10 years ago would be worth $677 today, i.e. -4%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was BF-B's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+43%). Worst year: 2024 (-45%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in BF-B since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $33,560 (+3256%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Brown–Forman's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Brown–Forman pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Brown–Forman's average annual return (ROI)?
Brown–Forman's return on investment is about -4%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.