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Brown Forman vs Westrock Coffee: BF-B and WEST compared
Brown Forman is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $300M for Westrock Coffee (Q3 2026). Brown Forman is growing faster (-0.8% against -15% a year earlier). Brown Forman is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.3% against 1.1%.
Where the money goes: BF-B and WEST
Brown Forman (BF-B) · Q1 FY27
Brown Forman, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.2B (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 21.3%, net earnings $176M, operating cash flow $173M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Westrock Coffee (WEST) · Q3 2026
Westrock Coffee, Q3 2026: revenue $300M (-15% year over year), operating margin 1.1%, net loss $10.0M, operating cash flow $9.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Brown Forman (BF-B) | Westrock Coffee (WEST) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $300M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.8% | -15% |
| Gross margin | 46.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 21.3% | 1.1% |
| Net earnings | $176M | −$10.0M |
| Net margin | 14.9% | -3.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $173M | $9.9M |
| Free cash flow | $161M | $1.1M |
| Market value | $14.1B | — |
| P/E | 19.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $28.26 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Brown Forman
- Whiskey: $658M (56%)
- Other revenues: $270M (23%)
- Ready-to-Drink: $154M (13%)
- Tequila: $54.0M (5%)
Westrock Coffee
- Coffee & tea: $124M (41%)
- Flavors, extracts & ingredients: $95.7M (32%)
- Green coffee: $80.1M (27%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Brown Forman or Westrock Coffee?
Brown Forman is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $300M for Westrock Coffee (Q3 2026).
Is Brown Forman or Westrock Coffee growing faster?
Brown Forman is growing faster (-0.8% against -15% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Brown Forman or Westrock Coffee?
Brown Forman is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.3% against 1.1%.
More: Brown Forman earnings · how Brown Forman makes money · Westrock Coffee earnings · how Westrock Coffee makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 2, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.