Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Classification of Cash Flows Related to Cash Flow Hedges [Policy Text Block]	In our statements of cash flows, we classify cash flows related to cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items.
Derivatives, Offsetting Fair Value Amounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Offsetting. As noted above, our derivative contracts are governed by ISDA agreements that allow for net settlement of derivative contracts with the same counterparty. It is our policy to present the fair values of current derivatives (that is, those with a remaining term of 12 months or less) with the same counterparty on a net basis in our balance sheets. Similarly, we present the fair values of noncurrent derivatives with the same counterparty on a net basis. We do not net current derivatives with noncurrent derivatives in our balance sheets.

BROWN FORMAN CORP 10-K