diff --git a/plugins/modules/homebrew.py b/plugins/modules/homebrew.py
index 388682d9241..187c679b29a 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/homebrew.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/homebrew.py
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ def _current_package_is_installed(self):
         if self.force_formula:
             cmd.append("--formula")
         rc, out, err = self.module.run_command(cmd)
-        if err:
+        if rc != 0:
             self.failed = True
             self.message = err.strip()
             raise HomebrewException(self.message)