BROWN FORMAN CORP: 10-Q filed 2017-03-07
What BROWN FORMAN CORP reported in its quarterly report filed 2017-03-07 (fiscal Q3 2017): 31 published measures, 86 facts as tagged in accession 0000014693-17-000014.
This filing
- Form
- 10-Q (quarterly report)
- Filed
- 2017-03-07
- Fiscal period
- fiscal Q3 2017
- Accession
- 0000014693-17-000014 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All BROWN FORMAN CORP filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 4,600,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 4,183,000,000 | USD |
Total liabilities
Recognized obligations at the reporting date. The definition and scope differ from interest-bearing debt.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 3,416,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 2,621,000,000 | USD |
Stockholders equity
The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 1,184,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 1,562,000,000 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 197,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 263,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-01-31 | 317,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2015-04-30 | 370,000,000 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 182,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 524,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 190,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 545,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 71,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 88,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Retained earnings or deficit
Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 4,326,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 4,065,000,000 | USD |
Basic weighted-average shares
Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 384,520,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 388,884,000 | shares | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 402,365,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 408,483,000 | shares | 276 |
Diluted weighted-average shares
Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 387,166,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 391,696,000 | shares | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 404,781,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 411,151,000 | shares | 276 |
Basic earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 0.47 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 1.35 | USD/shares | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 0.47 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 1.33 | USD/shares | 276 |
Diluted earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 0.47 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 1.34 | USD/shares | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 0.47 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 1.33 | USD/shares | 276 |
Income tax expense or benefit
Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 76,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 212,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 76,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 229,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 669,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 629,000,000 | USD |
Share-based compensation expense
Reported noncash expense for share-based payment arrangements. Noncash treatment does not mean the awards have no economic cost to shareholders.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 10,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 12,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Operating income or loss
Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 273,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 778,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 278,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 807,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 2,377,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 2,233,000,000 | USD |
Interest expense
Borrowing costs recognized as interest expense. This is distinct from cash interest paid and may not include every capitalized borrowing cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 16,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 44,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 12,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 34,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 1,130,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 791,000,000 | USD |
Goodwill carrying amount
Recognized goodwill remaining after accumulated impairment. It arises from business combinations and does not measure the current value of the company’s brand.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 746,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 590,000,000 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 611,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 559,000,000 | USD |
Common-stock repurchase payments
Cash paid to reacquire common stock during the period. This is not an authorization limit or a direct measure of the net change in share count.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 561,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 762,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Net inventory
Inventory carrying amount after applicable valuation and LIFO reserves. It does not establish realizable selling proceeds or inventory turnover without other inputs.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 1,238,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 1,054,000,000 | USD |
Gross profit
Revenue less the costs directly attributed to the goods or services sold. It precedes other operating expenses and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 536,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 1,541,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 555,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 1,631,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling and general administrative costs reported under this concept. It is an expense category, not a substitute for total operating expenses.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 162,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 488,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 167,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 507,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss
Cumulative other comprehensive items after tax, such as translation and unrealized hedging or securities effects. These amounts have not passed through net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | -433,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | -350,000,000 | USD |
Long-term debt
Long-term borrowings under this concept, which can include the current portion depending on presentation. It is not total liabilities and may exclude leases and other obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 1,918,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 1,230,000,000 | USD |
Net intangible assets excluding goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill after amortization and impairment. Internally developed intangibles are usually not recognized, so this understates what a company relies on.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 636,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 595,000,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent assets
Noncurrent assets the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 156,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 119,000,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2017-01-31 | 131,000,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-04-30 | 146,000,000 | USD |
Comprehensive income or loss
Net income plus other comprehensive income after tax. It includes unrealized items that net income excludes and is not a cash measure.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 to 2017-01-31 | 156,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | 441,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-11-01 to 2016-01-31 | 173,000,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 522,000,000 | USD | 276 |
Deferred income tax expense or benefit
The deferred portion of income tax expense or benefit, arising from timing differences. It is not tax paid in the period.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-01 to 2017-01-31 | -11,000,000 | USD | 276 |
| 2015-05-01 to 2016-01-31 | 12,000,000 | USD | 276 |
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