Organic net sales grew 0.3% in Q3 2026, driven by 0.4% volume growth, with strong performance in Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, and Africa, but continued weakness in North America and Asia-Pacific.
North America saw a 9.4% decline in organic net sales, mainly due to U.S. spirits down 15.4%, while Europe, LAC, and Africa delivered high single- to double-digit growth.
Strategic interventions and leadership changes are underway in North America, with early positive results in select markets.
The company is preparing for a Capital Markets Day and strategy update on August 6th, 2026.
Focus remains on increasing financial flexibility and strengthening the balance sheet.
Q3 reported net sales increased 2.3% year-over-year to $4,477 million, aided by hyperinflation adjustments and partially offset by disposals and limited FX impact.
Organic net sales grew 0.3%; volume up 0.4%, price/mix down 0.1%.
LAC organic net sales rose 16.2%, Africa 17.1%, and Europe 8.8%, while Asia-Pacific declined 0.8% due to weakness in Greater China.
Free cash flow is expected to be around $3 billion after exceptionals, before a $100 million one-off inventory adjustment for ERP implementation.
For the nine months ended 31 March 2026, reported net sales declined 2.2% year-over-year to $14.9bn; organic net sales down 1.9%.
Fiscal 2026 guidance is unchanged: organic net sales expected down 2%-3%, organic profit growth flat to up low single digits, and $300 million in cost savings from the Accelerate programme.
Free cash flow guidance at $3 billion, excluding a $100 million one-off inventory build for ERP rollout.
Tax rate before exceptional items expected at ~25%; effective interest rate at ~4%.
Capital expenditure projected at the lower end of $1.2–1.3 billion.
Guidance reiteration reflects confidence in momentum outside the U.S., despite ongoing U.S. market challenges.
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