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Molson Coors Beverage Company Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary30 Apr, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net sales rose 2.0% reported and 0.1% in constant currency year-over-year to $2,351 million, driven by favorable price/mix and currency, offset by lower volumes.

  • Underlying income before income taxes increased 16.2% year-over-year in constant currency to $148 million, and underlying diluted EPS grew 24% to $0.62; net income attributable to shareholders was $151.3 million ($0.80 diluted EPS).

  • Strategic focus on premiumization, cost savings, Beyond Beer expansion, and the acquisition of Atomic Brands (Monaco Cocktails).

  • Americas segment saw revenue growth and improved profitability, while EMEA & APAC faced revenue and income declines due to soft demand and cost inflation.

  • Significant media investments and share buybacks planned, with major summer events expected to boost performance.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit increased to $897.2 million, up 5.4% year-over-year, and gross margin improved.

  • Marketing, general & administrative expenses decreased 6.6% year-over-year, reflecting cost savings and lower integration costs.

  • Net sales per hectoliter increased 5.1% reported, and cost of goods sold per hectoliter rose 3.0% due to inflation and Midwest Premium pricing.

  • Underlying free cash flow improved by $52 million year-over-year but remained negative at -$213 million.

  • Dividend per share increased to $0.48, and 3.4 million shares were repurchased in Q1 2026.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 net sales expected to be flat, plus or minus 1% versus 2025 on a constant currency basis.

  • Underlying income before income taxes projected to decline 15–18% and underlying EPS to decline 11–15% versus 2025.

  • Capital expenditures targeted at $650 million (±5%); underlying free cash flow at $1.1 billion (±10%).

  • U.S. industry volume trend expected to improve versus 2025, with pricing growth of 1–2% and premiumization.

  • Q2 U.S. financial volumes expected to be 6–9% lower year-over-year, with improvement in the second half.

Explain 2026 underlying income guidance vs Q1
Impact of Midwest Premium pricing on 2026 margins
Drivers of the expected Q2 U.S. volume decline
Midwest Premium cost impact on Q2 COGS
Explain the H2 financial vs brand volume gap
Strategic rationale for the UK brewery closure
Explain Q2 shipment and brand volume variability
Strategic role of Monaco Cocktails in RTD growth
Mitigation of Midwest Premium and aluminum costs
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