Becle (CUERVO) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
4 Aug, 2026Market leadership and portfolio diversification
Holds a 29% global market share in tequila and ranks #2 in Irish whiskey, with over 30 brands distributed in 85+ countries.
Tequila and Irish whiskey account for 75% of sales, with 56% of revenue from the U.S. and Canada.
Owns three of the top six global tequila brands and leads in every region by volume.
Tequila is the fastest-growing major spirits category, with a 10.7% CAGR in the U.S. from 2018–2024.
Focus on premiumization, with 72% of net sales from tequila and 19% from non-tequila spirits.
Financial performance and growth
Net sales reached $2.4 billion in 2025, with 24.3 million 9-liter cases sold and EBITDA of $613 million.
Net sales per case rose from $51 in 2015 to $99 in 2025, reflecting premiumization.
Market capitalization stood at $3.8 billion at year-end 2025.
EBITDA margin improved to 25.6% in 2025, with consolidated net income of $482 million.
Outperformed peers in revenue and EBITDA growth, with a 7.6% EBITDA CAGR from 2017–2025.
Capital structure and liquidity
Maintains a conservative leverage profile, with net debt/EBITDA at 0.7x and total debt/market cap at 17.2%.
Extended debt maturity profile to 2031, with $800 million in senior notes and $535 million in new bank financing.
32% of debt in loans and 68% in bonds, with adjusted net debt to EBITDA at 0.9x.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $603 million at year-end 2025.
Latest events from Becle
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Q2 202628 Jul 2026 - Sales and profit fell sharply on U.S. transition and FX, but global share gains and guidance held.CUERVO
Q1 20264 May 2026 - Net income more than doubled in 2025 despite lower sales, with margin expansion and cost control.CUERVO
Q4 202527 Feb 2026 - EBITDA rose 20.2% but net income fell 62.4% as FX losses offset premium tequila gains.CUERVO
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Net income jumped 354.6% as margin gains and divestments offset U.S. market headwinds.CUERVO
Q3 202522 Jan 2026 - EBITDA surged 82.7% and margins expanded, offsetting lower volumes and market headwinds.CUERVO
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - Global spirits leader posts $2.17B sales in 2024, with strong growth and premiumization focus.CUERVO
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