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Molson Coors Beverage Company TAP
Malt Beverages · SIC 2082 · Vertical: Food products (SIC 208x)
Molson Coors Beverage Company is one of the largest brewers in the world, with brands such as Coors Light, Miller Lite and Carling, and is extending its portfolio into premium beverages, energy drinks and ready-to-drink cocktails. In the second quarter of 2026, net sales fell 3.3%, as the company faced lower volumes and high aluminium costs, which makes the progress of its Horizon 2030 strategy relevant.
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) stock was 43.14 USD (+3.03% on the day), with market capitalisation 0 USD, dividend yield 4.40%, beta 0.14, 52-week range 35.95–54.38 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 3.6 bn USD (−3.6% YoY), net income of 231.7 m USD (−46.0% YoY), diluted EPS 1.23 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 65.0
- strong (55–70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 36.67 – 43.04
- above the upper band · %B 1.02 · band width 16.0%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 38.97 / 42.31
- mixed trend
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 0.95 / 0.59
- MACD above signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +18.1% | −1.1% | +19.2 pp | — |
| 3 months | +3.0% | −0.5% | +3.5 pp | — |
| 6 months | +0.9% | +4.4% | −3.5 pp | — |
| Year to date | −7.6% | +12.3% | −19.9 pp | — |
| 1 year | −1.2% | +13.5% | −14.8 pp | +9.5% |
| 3 years | −26.9% | +76.4% | −103.3 pp | −12.9% |
| 5 years | −7.4% | +63.7% | −71.1 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.8 bn | 3.6 bn | 3.2 bn | 2.7 bn | 3.7 bn | 3.5 bn | 3.1 bn | 3.6 bn |
| Cost of revenue | 1.9 bn | 1.8 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.5 bn | 1.9 bn | 1.8 bn | 1.7 bn | 2.0 bn |
| Gross profit | 1.3 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.0 bn | 850.9 m | 1.3 bn | 1.2 bn | 968.3 m | 1.1 bn |
| SG&A | 728.5 m | 684.7 m | 649.7 m | 653.2 m | 693.1 m | 686.7 m | 610.9 m | 718.5 m |
| Operating income | 599.6 m | 451.2 m | 388.1 m | 186.3 m | 583.6 m | -3.4 bn | 324.3 m | 331.9 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 167.7 m | 175.4 m | 247.3 m | 180.3 m | 170.1 m | 179.8 m | 181.1 m | 192.0 m |
| Interest expense | 57.8 m | 106.4 m | 63.1 m | 61.3 m | 61.6 m | 62.7 m | 62.3 m | 68.8 m |
| Pre-tax income | 559.9 m | 331.4 m | 346.3 m | 156.3 m | 554.9 m | -3.5 bn | 266.3 m | 283.1 m |
| Income tax | 134.6 m | 102.6 m | 52.6 m | 33.2 m | 130.6 m | -558.6 m | 57.0 m | 61.5 m |
| Net income | 427.0 m | 199.8 m | 287.8 m | 121.0 m | 428.7 m | -2.9 bn | 238.3 m | 231.7 m |
| Diluted EPS | 2.03 | 0.96 | 1.39 ≈ | 0.59 | 2.13 | -14.79 | 1.22 ≈ | 1.23 |
| Operating cash flow | 869.2 m ≈ | 521.2 m ≈ | 494.5 m | -90.7 m | 718.3 m ≈ | 616.1 m ≈ | 540.7 m | — |
| Capex | 177.5 m | 170.8 m | 111.1 m | 237.3 m | 163.3 m | 133.1 m | 182.9 m | — |
| Dividends paid | 91.6 m ≈ | 91.0 m ≈ | 89.8 m | 99.2 m | 93.5 m ≈ | 93.0 m ≈ | 90.6 m | — |
| Share repurchases | 261.7 m ≈ | 62.1 m ≈ | 206.0 m | 59.6 m | 247.2 m ≈ | 26.0 m ≈ | 315.1 m | — |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 13.3 bn | 13.0 bn | 11.7 bn | 12.4 bn | 12.8 bn | 13.9 bn | 13.7 bn | 13.0 bn |
| Revenue YoY | −1.0% | −2.5% | −9.9% | +6.2% | +2.9% | +8.4% | −1.1% | −5.1% |
| Net income | 1.1 bn | 241.7 m | -949.0 m | 1.0 bn | -175.3 m | 948.9 m | 1.1 bn | -2.1 bn |
| Net income YoY | −28.7% | −78.4% | −492.6% | unavailable | −117.4% | unavailable | +18.3% | −290.6% |
| Diluted EPS | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | -0.81 | 4.37 | 5.35 | -10.75 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | +22.4% | −300.9% |
| net % | 8.4% | 1.9% | -8.1% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 6.8% | 8.2% | -16.4% |
| Free cash flow | 1.7 bn | 1.3 bn | 1.1 bn | 1.1 bn | 840.6 m | 1.4 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.1 bn |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 896.5 m USD
- Financial debt
- 6.3 bn USD
- Net debt
- 5.4 bn USD
- Equity
- 10.4 bn USD
- Total assets
- 22.7 bn USD
- Debt / equity
- 0.60x
- Current ratio
- 0.55x
- ROE
- -18.0%
- ROA
- -8.8%
- FCF margin
- 8.2%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 11.7 bn | 12.4 bn | 12.8 bn | 13.9 bn | 13.7 bn | 13.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Cost of revenue | 5.9 bn | 6.2 bn | 7.0 bn | 7.3 bn | 7.1 bn | 6.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Gross profit | 3.8 bn | 4.1 bn | 3.7 bn | 4.4 bn | 4.5 bn | 4.3 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| SG&A | 2.4 bn | 2.6 bn | 2.6 bn | 2.8 bn | 2.7 bn | 2.6 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Operating income | -408.9 m | 1.5 bn | 157.5 m | 1.4 bn | 1.8 bn | -2.3 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 922.0 m | 786.1 m | 684.8 m | 682.8 m | 759.4 m | 711.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| EBITDA | 513.1 m ≈ | 2.2 bn ≈ | 842.3 m ≈ | 2.1 bn ≈ | 2.5 bn ≈ | -1.6 bn ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 274.6 m | 260.3 m | 250.6 m | 234.0 m | 282.7 m | 247.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | -643.9 m | 1.2 bn | -62.5 m | 1.3 bn | 1.5 bn | -2.5 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Income tax | 301.8 m | 230.5 m | 124.0 m | 296.1 m | 345.3 m | -337.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Net income | -949.0 m | 1.0 bn | -175.3 m | 948.9 m | 1.1 bn | -2.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | — | — | -0.81 | 4.37 | 5.35 | -10.75 | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 216.8 m | 217.6 m | 216.9 m | 217.3 m | 209.9 m | 199.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividend per share | 0.57 | 0.68 | 1.52 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 1.88 | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 770.1 m | 637.4 m | 600.0 m | 868.9 m | 969.3 m | 896.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Receivables | 549.6 m | 678.9 m | 739.8 m | 757.8 m | 693.1 m | 703.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Inventories | 664.3 m | 804.7 m | 792.9 m | 802.3 m | 727.8 m | 715.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Current assets | 2.4 bn | 2.8 bn | 2.6 bn | 2.8 bn | 2.8 bn | 2.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 4.3 bn | — | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 11 Feb 2021verified |
| Goodwill | 6.2 bn | 6.2 bn | 5.3 bn | 5.3 bn | 5.6 bn | 1.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 13.6 bn | 13.3 bn | 12.8 bn | 12.6 bn | 12.2 bn | 12.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Total assets | 27.3 bn | 27.6 bn | 25.9 bn | 26.4 bn | 26.1 bn | 22.7 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 1.7 bn | 2.1 bn | 2.1 bn | 2.0 bn | 1.9 bn | 1.8 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | 1.0 bn | 514.9 m | 397.1 m | 911.8 m | 32.2 m | 2.4 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Long-term debt | 7.2 bn | 6.6 bn | 6.2 bn | 5.3 bn | 6.1 bn | 3.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 3.9 bn | 3.6 bn | 3.4 bn | 4.1 bn | 3.0 bn | 5.3 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 14.7 bn | 14.0 bn | 13.0 bn | 12.9 bn | 12.6 bn | 12.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Equity | 12.6 bn | 13.7 bn | 12.9 bn | 13.4 bn | 13.3 bn | 10.4 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 1.7 bn | 1.6 bn | 1.5 bn | 2.1 bn | 1.9 bn | 1.8 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Capex | 574.8 m | 522.6 m | 661.4 m | 671.5 m | 674.1 m | 716.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | 1.1 bn ≈ | 1.1 bn ≈ | 840.6 m ≈ | 1.4 bn ≈ | 1.2 bn ≈ | 1.1 bn ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -413.6 m | -509.9 m | -625.1 m | -841.7 m | -648.0 m | -822.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | -1.1 bn | -1.2 bn | -889.5 m | -981.4 m | -1.1 bn | -1.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividends paid | 125.3 m | 147.8 m | 329.3 m | 354.7 m | 369.2 m | 376.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | 0 | 0 | 51.5 m | 205.8 m | 643.4 m | 647.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 0 USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
40% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 24.71 – 33.22 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · insufficient data
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Dividend discount (DDM)24.71 – 33.22 (Mid 28.34)
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | -12.0% | 13 (vs peers) | 26% |
| Net margin · Quality | -17.8% | 20 (vs peers) | 16% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 0.6% | 5 (on a fixed band) | 21% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | -9.9x | 0 (on a fixed band) | 16% |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 0.9x | 7 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | 27.7% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet3/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Growth· partial5/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Quality15/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 13.0 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -5.1%; net margin -17.8%; ROE -19.6%.
The estimated value range is 24.71–33.22 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 28.34 USD, the price of 43.14 USD leaves a potential of -34.3% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -52.2% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Payout ratio (FCF): 27.7%
What contradicts it
- ROIC: -12.0%
- Net margin: -17.8%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: 0.6%
- Interest coverage: -9.9x
- Current ratio: 0.9x
- The price is above the estimated value range
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions).
Versus the vertical median
Food products (SIC 208x) · same industry group (3-digit SIC) · compared with 31 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOCoca Cola Co | 412.1 bn | 28.2 | 42.6% | 28.7% | +1.9% | +31% / +64% |
| DEODIAGEO plc | 237.6 bn | 92.4 | 24.0% | 9.1% | +0.3% | +7% / −30% |
| PEPPepsico Inc | 194.1 bn | 18.7 | 50.1% | 10.8% | +2.3% | −4% / −15% |
| BUDAnheuser-Busch InBev SA | 150.4 bn | 24.7 | 8.3% | 11.5% | −0.7% | +36% / +33% |
| KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc. | 50.1 bn | 37.2 | 5.7% | 7.1% | +8.2% | +32% / +17% |
| MNSTMonster Beverage Corp | 47.8 bn | 22.4 | 25.7% | 23.1% | +10.7% | +30% / +77% |
| BF-ABrown Forman Corp | 14.9 bn | 20.3 | 18.1% | 18.4% | −1.2% | +10% / −48% |
| CELHCelsius Holdings, Inc. | 7.8 bn | 104.3 | 10.5% | 4.2% | +85.5% | −25% / −38% |
| PRMBPrimo Brands Corp | 7.6 bn | 79.4 | 3.2% | 1.5% | +29.3% | +34% / +46% |
| COCOThe Vita Coco Company, Inc. | 3.7 bn | 32.9 | 32.0% | 15.7% | +18.2% | +23% / +133% |
| FIZZNational Beverage Corp. | 3.5 bn | 20.2 | 40.1% | 14.8% | −1.7% | +11% / −21% |
| COKECoca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | 1.5 bn | 2.5 | 90.0% | 7.5% | +4.8% | +25% / +178% |
| WESTWestrock Coffee Company | 1.0 bn | — | — | -4.9% | +39.8% | +138% / +13% |
| BUDABuda Juice, Inc. | 83.2 m | 34.5 | 19.3% | 17.1% | +11.8% | unavailable / unavailable |
| SRXHSRX Global Inc. | 18.0 m | — | -70.8% | -254.8% | −81.3% | −96% / −100% |
| REEDReed's, Inc. | 12.0 m | — | -14,800.0% | -63.5% | −10.2% | −80% / −92% |
| WVVIWillamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. | 8.3 m | — | -3.3% | -5.9% | −6.5% | −37% / −68% |
| YHCLQR House Inc. | 2.9 m | 0.2 | -88.2% | -1,589.2% | −37.4% | −98% / −100% |
| IPSTIp Strategy Holdings, Inc. | 2.3 m | — | -2,713.2% | -2,064.0% | +20.4% | −98% / unavailable |
| EDVAEndovia Health Sciences, Inc. | 1.2 m | — | — | -53,856.5% | −90.9% | −96% / −100% |
| BRCCBRC Inc. | 903.4 k | — | -14.2% | -1.5% | +1.7% | −23% / −77% |
| IBGInnovation Beverage Group Limited | 593.4 k | — | — | -223.4% | −5.1% | −94% / unavailable |
| FMXMexican Economic Development, Inc. | — | — | 12.0% | 5.1% | −9.9% | +36% / +3% |
| CCUUnited Breweries Co Inc | — | — | 12.9% | 6.1% | +13.2% | −18% / −10% |
| ZVIAZevia PBC | — | — | -18.0% | -4.8% | +4.0% | −55% / −44% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for TAP from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
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| 1 years | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 3 years | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 5 years | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | input data missing Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
Molson Coors Beverage Company is one of the largest brewers in the world, with brands such as Coors Light, Miller Lite and Carling, and is extending its portfolio into premium beverages, energy drinks and ready-to-drink cocktails. In the second quarter of 2026, net sales fell 3.3% 3, as the company faced lower volumes and high aluminium costs, which makes the progress of its Horizon 2030 strategy relevant 23.
SWOT
Strengths
- A broad portfolio of iconic brands, strongly represented in all major beer categories 1.
- Presence in two geographic segments and a consolidated distribution network in the Americas and Europe 1.
- Solid partnerships with external brands that extend the offer into new beverages without large build-from-scratch investment 1.
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Risks
- Shift in consumer preferenceshigh
If preferences move away from core brands or the beer category, results could be significantly affected 1.
- Raw material costshigh
The Midwest Premium on aluminium and logistics costs could reduce margins if they cannot be fully passed on to customers 2.
- Alcohol regulationmedium
Label warnings, advertising restrictions and higher taxes could raise compliance costs and reduce sales 1.
- Americas restructuringmedium
Workforce reductions could bring higher costs than estimated and could affect morale and retention if the expected benefits do not materialise 1.
- Integration of acquisitionslow
Integrating new acquisitions such as Monaco could prove harder than planned and could slow the growth strategy 2.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- The company has strong brands and a portfolio that can expand into premium and flavored beverages, which could support long-term growth 1.
- If the cost savings programme and price management work, margins could gradually recover, especially if aluminium pressure eases 3.
- Acquisitions and partnerships in RTDs and energy drinks could open new revenue sources if consumer adoption grows 23.
What would break the thesis
- Volumes fell in the second quarter of 2026 and competitive pressure could continue if market share does not stabilise 23.
- Aluminium and fuel costs remain high, and the estimated impact for 2026 could reduce profitability 2.
- Main markets are mature and dependence on a few brands in the Americas exposes the company to rapid changes in preferences 1.
What to watch
- Development of financial volume and market share in the AmericasQ3 2026
- Actual impact of the Midwest Premium on cost of goods sold2026
- Results of the Monaco and Fever-Tree launches2026
- Developments in alcohol label warning rules in the EU and Canadanext 10-K
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
Molson Coors is principally a holding company that produces, imports, distributes and sells beer and other beverages under owned, partner and licensed brands, with a history that spans more than two centuries 1. The company renamed itself in 2020 as it expanded beyond the beer aisle into flavored beverages, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks 1. The new CEO, effective 1 October 2025, launched a restructuring plan in the Americas aimed at a leaner organisation and reinvestment in growth 1.
The company operates through two reporting segments, Americas and EMEA&APAC, each run by a separate operating team handling production, marketing, distribution and sales 1. In EMEA&APAC, Romania is one of the main markets alongside the U.K., Croatia and the Czech Republic 1. The company also made acquisitions in new beverage categories, including Monaco Cocktails, acquired on 1 April 2026 2.
The business is seasonal, as beer consumption depends on weather, holidays and live broadcast sporting events, and a large part of volume is sold between May and August 1. Raw material costs, including aluminium, and alcohol excise taxes directly affect margins 12.
Segments
Market context
The beer industry is dominated by a few large global brewers, as consolidation has reduced the number of major players, while local and regional brewers remain active 1. Consumers are shifting towards premium products, flavored beverages, imports, spirits-based RTDs and non-alcoholic drinks, which changes the structure of the market 1.
The company's main markets, such as the U.S., Canada and the U.K., are mature, and growth increasingly depends on market share and premiumization 1. Competitive pressure and macroeconomic uncertainty have reduced consumer confidence and market share in some segments 2.
Trends
- Premiumization and flavored beveragestailwind
Growth in flavored malt beverages, imports and super premium portfolios could support margins if new products gain share 1. The company is expanding its portfolio through Monaco and partnerships such as Fever-Tree 23.
- Aluminium costsheadwind
The Midwest Premium, the surcharge on aluminium in the U.S., has risen considerably and remains elevated, adding pressure on production costs and margins 2. The company expects a further unfavourable impact in 2026 if these costs stay high 2.
- Regulation and health concernsheadwind
Growing public attention on alcohol could lead to mandatory warnings on labels, advertising restrictions or higher taxes in several markets 1. Compliance costs could affect results if these measures spread 1.
- Expansion beyond beermixed
The Horizon 2030 strategy targets RTDs, energy drinks and premium mixers, which could diversify revenue if the investments succeed 13. The effect depends on launch success and marketing costs 1.
Competitive position
Molson Coors is among the top five global brewers and competes in the U.S. and Canada with Anheuser-Busch InBev and Constellation Brands, and in Europe with Heineken, Asahi, Carlsberg and AB InBev 1. Large competitors often have greater financial, marketing and distribution resources than the company 1.
Pressure also comes from imports, craft brewers and other categories such as wine and spirits 1. Competition for shelf space, refrigerator space and distributor attention could force price reductions or loss of volume 1.
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
Direct competitor in the U.S., Canada and Central Europe, with a strong position in the global beer market 1.
- Constellation BrandsSTZ
Main competitor in the U.S. and Canada, including in flavored beverages and imports 1.
- Heineken
Main competitor in Europe, and also a partner in Canada and Ireland, where it distributes certain brands 1.
- Carlsberg
Competitor in Europe, where it competes with the company's brands in Central and Eastern European markets 1.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
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SEC filings
- Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
- Current report06 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report24 Jun 2026Departure or appointment of officers
- Current report27 May 2026Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report22 May 2026Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report08 May 2026Shareholder vote
- Quarterly report30 Apr 2026
- Current report30 Apr 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Proxy statement25 Mar 2026
- Annual report18 Feb 2026
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Molson Coors Beverage Company · 18 Feb 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Molson Coors Beverage Company · 06 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Molson Coors Beverage Company · 06 Aug 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.