Brown Forman (BF-A) stock split history
Brown Forman has split its stock 6 times since 1994. The latest was a 5-for-4 split on 1 Mar 2018: each share held before became 5 shares for every 4 held. The close on 28 Feb 2018 was $68.00 and the first close on or after the effective date, 1 Mar 2018, was $54.11 (prices as traded). Below: every split, what it did to the share count, and the chart with splits marked.
All BF-A stock splits
| Effective date | Split | Close before | First close after | Shares today per 1 held before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2018 | 5-for-4 | $68.00 | $54.11 | 1.25 |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 2-for-1 | $106.57 | $53.76 | 2.5 |
| 13 Aug 2012 | 3-for-2 | $89.57 | $59.33 | 3.75 |
| 28 Oct 2008 | 5-for-4 | $53.45 | $46.80 | 4.69 |
| 21 Jan 2004 | 2-for-1 | – | – | 9.38 |
| 31 May 1994 | 3-for-1 | – | – | 28.13 |
Split is new shares for old shares: in a 10-for-1 split one share becomes ten. Close before is the last close before the effective date and first close after is the first close on or after it, both as traded in BF-A's own history (not adjusted), so the two differ by about the split ratio plus that day's market move. Shares today shows how many shares one share held just before that split has become after it and every later split. Dates and ratios: EODHD. We leave out 1 price adjustment listed for BF-A that come from spin-offs or special distributions and are not stock splits.
BF-A price chart with splits marked
The chart shows split-adjusted prices, so the price does not jump on a split date; each split is marked on the date axis. Use the buttons to change the range.
How to read BF-A's split history
A stock split changes the number of shares and the price per share by the same factor, so the value of a holding stays the same on the day. Brown Forman's 5-for-4 split on 1 Mar 2018 is the latest in our data: each share held before became 5 shares for every 4 held. Across all 6 splits since 1994, one share held just before the first split has become 28.13 shares.
A ratio as small as 5-for-4 is usually a stock dividend (extra shares paid to existing holders) that data providers record as a split.
A split does not change what a company earns or what it is worth. Per-share figures such as earnings and dividends per share are restated by the ratio, which is why old prices look different in an adjusted chart than in the newspaper of the day. The BF-A stock page has the current score and fair value range, and the BF-A price history lists daily prices with both as-traded and adjusted closes.
Recent splits in the same sector: Consumer Staples
| Company | Latest split | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MNST Monster Beverage | 2-for-1 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| WMT Walmart | 3-for-1 | 26 Feb 2024 |
| MKC Mccormick | 2-for-1 | 1 Dec 2020 |
| CHD Church & Dwight | 2-for-1 | 2 Sep 2016 |
| HRL Hormel Foods | 2-for-1 | 10 Feb 2016 |
| KR Kroger | 2-for-1 | 14 Jul 2015 |
| CL Colgate Palmolive | 2-for-1 | 16 May 2013 |
| KO Coca Cola | 2-for-1 | 13 Aug 2012 |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brown Forman last split its stock?
The last BF-A stock split in our data took effect on 1 Mar 2018. It was a 5-for-4 split: each share held before became 5 shares for every 4 held. The close on 28 Feb 2018 was $68.00 and the first close on or after the effective date, 1 Mar 2018, was $54.11 (prices as traded).
How many times has Brown Forman split its stock?
Brown Forman (BF-A) has had 6 stock splits since 31 May 1994 in our data, which goes back to 1990. Taken together, one share held just before the first split has become 28.13 shares.
Has Brown Forman announced a new stock split?
Our data lists no split for BF-A after 1 Mar 2018 and no announced future one as of 22 Oct 2026. A company announces a split first, usually together with earnings or in a filing, and the split takes effect weeks later. The company's 8-K filings and press releases are the primary source.
What does a 5-for-4 split mean for shareholders?
In a 5-for-4 split the number of shares goes up and the price per share goes down by the same factor: each share held before became 5 shares for every 4 held. The total value of a holding is not changed by the split itself; it only changes with the market price afterwards.
Does a stock split change what a company is worth?
No. A split cuts the same company into more (or fewer) pieces, so market value, earnings and dividends per share are all restated by the ratio. Charts and per-share figures in our data are adjusted for splits so that past and present prices can be compared.
Where does this split data come from?
Split dates and ratios come from EODHD. The closing prices around each split are the as-traded closes in our database. We leave out 1 other event listed for BF-A because it is a price-adjustment factor for a spin-off or special distribution, not a stock split.
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Educational information, not financial advice. Split data to 22 Oct 2026; a company can announce a split at any time.