Consumer Products Sector Declines, Brown-Forman Shares Drop 5.4%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 23 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Consumer Sector Underperformance: As of midday Tuesday, the consumer products sector is down 0.8%, with Brown-Forman shares falling 5.4%, indicating a weak market position that could affect future investment attractiveness.
- ETF Performance Analysis: The iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF, which tracks the sector, is down 0.1% despite a year-to-date increase of 5.03%, suggesting that the overall sector weakness may undermine investor confidence in the ETF.
- Year-to-Date Comparison: Brown-Forman has declined 27.61% year-to-date, while Campbell's Company is down 29.95%, indicating a significant loss of competitive strength that may prompt investors to reassess their portfolios.
- Technology & Communications Impact: The technology and communications sector is also struggling, down 0.6%, with First Solar shares dropping 6.4%, reflecting a lack of market confidence that could hinder future capital inflows.
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Analyst Views on BF.B
Wall Street analysts forecast BF.B stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BF.B is 29.53 USD with a low forecast of 27.00 USD and a high forecast of 32.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
4 Hold
4 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 26.310
Low
27.00
Averages
29.53
High
32.00
Current: 26.310
Low
27.00
Averages
29.53
High
32.00
About BF.B
Brown-Forman Corporation manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of beverage alcohol products under brands. It has built a portfolio of more than 40 spirit, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, and wine brands. Its brands include Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, New Mix, Old Forester, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomatico Rum, Chambord, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Slane, and Coopers’ Craft. Its Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands include Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s RTD, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt, and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old. It sells its products in over 170 countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Consumer Products Sector Declines, Brown-Forman Shares Drop 5.4%
- Consumer Sector Underperformance: As of midday Tuesday, the consumer products sector is down 0.8%, with Brown-Forman shares falling 5.4%, indicating a weak market position that could affect future investment attractiveness.
- ETF Performance Analysis: The iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF, which tracks the sector, is down 0.1% despite a year-to-date increase of 5.03%, suggesting that the overall sector weakness may undermine investor confidence in the ETF.
- Year-to-Date Comparison: Brown-Forman has declined 27.61% year-to-date, while Campbell's Company is down 29.95%, indicating a significant loss of competitive strength that may prompt investors to reassess their portfolios.
- Technology & Communications Impact: The technology and communications sector is also struggling, down 0.6%, with First Solar shares dropping 6.4%, reflecting a lack of market confidence that could hinder future capital inflows.
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