What were Brown-Forman's key financial results for the quarter ended April 30, and how did they compare to analyst expectations?

For the quarter ended April 30, Brown-Forman reported a 2% rise in fourth-quarter sales to $912 million, beating analysts' average estimate of $879.6 million; however, its profit per share fell 62% to 12 cents — well below the analysts' estimate of 32 cents — as selling, general and administrative expenses rose about 34% to $259 million.

What is Brown-Forman's outlook for fiscal 2027, and what factors are driving its cautious stance?

Brown-Forman expects organic sales for fiscal 2027 to be flat, in line with fiscal 2026, and anticipates the operating environment to remain challenging due to macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical instability negatively impacting consumer behavior and beverage alcohol consumption — especially in developed markets — while also facing a challenging cost cycle.

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