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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE Q2 FY26 earnings call TAP

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Molson Coors Q2 FY26 — Reaffirmed Guidance Amidst Macro Headwinds and Strategic Portfolio Expansion

    Molson Coors navigated a volatile Q2 FY26 marked by geopolitical and inflationary pressures, leading to declines in net sales and underlying profit. Despite these headwinds, the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, citing strategic portfolio actions, cost savings, and disciplined capital allocation. The integration of Monaco cocktails is progressing well, and the company is focused on improving commercial execution and brand share amidst a challenging industry backdrop.

    Highlights

    5

    • Reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance despite challenging macro environment.

    • Monaco cocktails acquisition integration tracking ahead of expectations, contributing to top and bottom line.

    • Net debt to underlying EBITDA ratio improved to 2.53x, nearing the year-end goal of under 2.5x.

    • Repurchased 1 million shares for $42 million, making progress on the $2.35 billion authorization.

    • Peroni grew brand volumes by double digits in the U.S.

    Concerns

    5

    • Consolidated net sales revenue down 3.6% on a constant currency basis.

    • Underlying pretax income down 27.8% and underlying EPS decreased 22.9%.

    • U.S. domestic shipments declined by 7.3%.

    • EMEA and APAC brand volume declined 3.4% due to soft market demand and heightened competition.

    • Midwest premium added approximately $40 million of year-on-year cost increase to Q2 COGS, with full-year impact expected to exceed $150 million.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Guidance
    Reaffirmed
    high materiality
    High
    U.S. Industry Volume Trends
    better than minus 5%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Annual Price Increase (U.S.)
    1% to 2%
    medium materiality
    High
    Midwest Premium Inflation
    in excess of $150 million
    high materiality
    High
    SG&A Expenses
    reduction
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Net Debt to Underlying EBITDA Ratio
    under 2.5x
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    3
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    U.S.
    U.S. domestic shipments declined in line with expectations for Q2 volatility. The U.S. beer industry slowed in Q2 but is still ahead of 2025 full-year performance. Peroni grew brand volumes by double digits, while the broader Blue Moon franchise remained under pressure.
    Domestic shipments: declined by 7.3%Beer industry growth (internal estimates): down 4.2%
    		————
    EMEA & APAC
    Brand volume declined primarily due to ongoing soft market demand and a heightened competitive landscape, with increased promotional activity impacting results. Staropramen, Miller, and Blue Moon showed segment growth in above premium.
    Brand volume: declined 3.4%
    		————
    Canada
    Coors Light performed in line with the industry and maintained its leading position. Miller Lite continued its momentum as an above premium offering, and Coors Slushy showed momentum in the RTD segment.
    Coors Light: performed in line with the industryCoors Light: held its spot as Canada's #1 light beerMiller Lite: continued its momentum as an above premium offeringCoors Slushy: continued to show momentum in the RTD seller segment
    		————

    Operational metrics

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    Consolidated net sales revenue
    down 3.6%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflected challenging category and cost environment.

    Underlying pretax income
    down 27.8%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Impacted by external headwinds, timing, and controllable actions.

    Midwest premium cost increase
    $40 millionyear-on-year
    Q2 FY26

    Added to second quarter cost of goods sold.

    SG&A
    up 3.2%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Largely due to cycling lower employee incentive costs in prior year and additional investments in technology and capabilities.

    Net debt to underlying EBITDA ratio
    2.53x
    Q2 FY26

    At the end of the quarter, nearing the stated goal of under 2.5x by year-end.

    Dividends paid
    $90 million
    Q2 FY26

    Part of capital allocation framework.

    Shares repurchased
    1 million
    Q2 FY26

    Making further progress on share repurchase authorization.

    Class B shares repurchased
    15.3%
    since Oct 2023

    Percentage of Class B shares outstanding repurchased since the plan was announced.

    Share repurchase authorization remaining
    $2.35 billion
    current

    Remaining capacity on the share repurchase authorization.

    U.S. industry volume trends
    down 1.6%
    Q1 FY26

    Industry improved in Q1, but economic and geopolitical uncertainty made predicting future quarters difficult.

    U.S. industry volume trends
    down 4.2%
    Q2 FY26

    Industry slowed in Q2 but still ahead of 2025 full-year performance.

    Monaco sales contribution to NSR
    1% to 2%
    future

    Expected contribution from Monaco cocktails, solid proof point of Horizon 2030.

    Pivitre sales contribution to NSR
    1% to 2%
    future

    Expected contribution from Pivitre, solid proof point of Horizon 2030.

    Peroni U.S. brand volumes
    double digitsYoY
    Q2 FY26

    Supported by targeted marketing investments earlier in the year.

    Blue Moon non-ALC brand volumes
    grew
    Q2 FY26

    Underscoring relevance in the small but growing non-ALC beer category.

    Peroni 0.0 brand volumes
    grew
    Q2 FY26

    Underscoring relevance in the small but growing non-ALC beer category.

    Coors Banquet brand volume
    grew
    Q2 FY26

    Attributed to clear identity and consistent marketing, including campaigns for America's 250th and Yellowstone spin-off.

    Staropramen, Miller, Blue Moon segment growth
    showed segment growth
    Q2 FY26

    Despite heightened promotional activity impacting Madri.

    Monaco sales concentration
    majority
    current

    Strong example of localized portfolio approach with runway to expand.

    Monaco integration
    tracking slightly aheadacquisition expectations
    current

    Integration has been going well.

    Monaco team members moved
    80 people
    Q2 FY26

    Moved from Monaco team to ensure continuity and execution ability.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Category brand sharemodestly gained share
    EPS organic EPS growthdecreased 22.9%%
    Organic revenue growthdown 3.6%%
    Geographic regional mix—
    Unit case volume growthdeclined by 7.3%%
    Aluminum packaging cost impactin excess of $150 millionUSD
    Freight logistics cost pressureincreased cost inflation
    Energy functional category healthgrowing interest
    Pack architecture pricing actions1% to 2%%
    Cold drink equipment distribution reachdistribution gains

    Product announcements

    6
    ProductTypeDetails
    Keystone Light Applelaunch
    Keystone Icelaunch
    Carling Black Labellaunch
    Madri 0.0launch
    Madri Lemonlaunch
    Miller High Life new packagingupdate

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Atomic BrandsAcquisition of Monaco cocktails, bringing RTD spirits into the portfolio.

    This acquisition fills white spaces in our portfolio with a fast-growing beverage segment and added an already scaled business. The integration has been going well.

    Capital programs

    2
    3-year $450 million cost savings programunderway$450 million
    Spent to date: made progress

    Benefit: drive greater efficiency

    We made progress in our previously announced 3-year $450 million cost savings actions by identifying areas where we believe we can drive greater efficiency. This program provides an important lever to reduce reliance on industry recovery.

    Global CapEx for supply chain modernizationunderway$650 million
    Spent to date: Upgrades are already underway

    Benefit: modernize and expand our supply chain capabilities

    We've also allocated a portion of our previously announced $650 million in global CapEx to modernize and expand our supply chain capabilities. Upgrades are already underway at our current plant, Rocky Mountain Metal Company. We're investing in new bulk receiving facilities as well as new and upgraded canning lines. These investments help to strengthen our supply chain and create efficiencies.

    Risks & headwinds

    6
    Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation shockQ2 FY26

    prices at the gas pump peaked in May; heightened promotional activity

    Mitigation: diversified portfolio of well-loved brands, strong cash generation, and disciplined balance sheet

    Volume performance decline across marketsQ2 FY26

    U.S. domestic shipments declined by 7.3%; EMEA and APAC brand volume declined 3.4%

    Mitigation: improving commercial execution, protecting price realization, and using cost savings program

    Midwest premium and commodity cost inflationQ2 FY26 and full year 2026

    $40 million year-on-year cost increase in Q2 COGS; full year in excess of $150 million

    Mitigation: hedging strategy, productivity initiatives, and disciplined spending

    Elevated fuel prices and freight market tighteningQ2 FY26

    increased cost inflation

    Mitigation: hedging strategy, productivity initiatives, and disciplined spending

    SG&A increaseQ2 FY26

    up 3.2%

    Mitigation: carefully manage expenses by redirecting investments towards opportunities that improve performance and generate highest returns

    Heightened competitive landscape in EMEA & APACQ2 FY26

    pressured bottom line results; heightened promotional activity

    Mitigation: evaluating additional commercial and operational actions; restructuring actions including closure of a small brewery in the U.K.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    U.S. Industry Volume Trends

    H2 FY26
    Currentdown 4.2% in Q2 FY26 (internal estimates)
    TargetBetter than -5% (2025 level)

    Why it matters

    Indicates overall market health and potential for Molson Coors' volume recovery.

    Our guidance assumes the shipment trends will slightly outpace brand volume trends in the second half of the year. Our full year guidance also includes 9 months of NSR and profit contribution from the integration of the Monaco portfolio. All other top line drivers remain largely unchanged. Our guidance includes the assumption that full year 2026 U.S. industry volume trends will be better than the minus 5% we experienced in 2025.

    Q&A highlights

    7

    Asked for color on category growth, World Cup impact, and market share expectations for H2.

    Rahul Goyal stated the Q2 category was down 4.2%, World Cup impact was strong in host cities/on-premise but not overall. Expects 2026 category to be healthier than 2025 despite volatility. Acknowledged modest share gains in Q2 vs Q1 but wants more improvement, leveraging broad portfolio.

    “The World Cup, obviously, was a great occasion from a beer perspective, rather than as a great opportunity for us to showcase our brands bring people together. But it probably did not have that big an impact across the entire category.”

    asked by Filippo Falorni · answered by Rahul Goyal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q2 Performance Overview

    Molson Coors reported a challenging Q2 FY26, with consolidated net sales revenue decreasing 3.6% on a constant currency basis. Underlying pretax income fell 27.8%, and underlying earnings per share declined 22.9%. These results were attributed to a combination of external headwinds🌐, timing impact📎s, and controllable actions, largely aligning with the company's expectations for the quarter.

    02

    U.S. Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior

    The U.S. beer industry saw a 4.2% decline in Q2, with domestic shipments down 7.3%. Consumer behavior shifted due to inflationary pressures, favoring convenience and dollar channels over food and grocery, and small pack sizes over large. The World Cup provided strong on-premise results in host cities but had a limited impact on the overall category. The company expects the full-year 2026 U.S. industry volume trends to be better than 2025 levels.

    03

    EMEA & APAC Challenges and Actions

    The EMEA and APAC region experienced a 3.4% decline in brand volume, primarily driven by soft market demand and heightened competitive activity, particularly in the U.K. Molson Coors is implementing commercial plans and cost-saving initiatives, including restructuring actions and the closure of a small brewery in the U.K., to address these pressures and improve execution in the second half of the year.

    04

    Cost Pressures and Mitigation Strategies

    The company faced significant cost headwinds, with Midwest premium adding approximately $40 million to Q2 COGS, and a full-year impact now expected to exceed $150 million. Elevated fuel and logistics costs also contributed to inflation. Molson Coors is mitigating these pressures through its hedging strategy, productivity initiatives, and a 3-year, $450 million cost savings program, which is making progress.

    05

    Strategic Portfolio Expansion and M&A

    Molson Coors' Horizon 2030 strategy emphasizes reinforcing core brands, scaling above premium offerings like Peroni (which grew double digits in the U.S.), and expanding into the Beyond Beer segment. The acquisition of Atomic Brands (Monaco cocktails) is tracking slightly ahead of expectations, providing both growth and profitability. The company plans a measured national expansion for Monaco, leveraging its existing playbook and Molson Coors' infrastructure.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Strength

    The company maintains a strong balance sheet, achieving a net debt to underlying EBITDA ratio of 2.53x at quarter-end, nearing its year-end goal of under 2.5x. Capital was deployed for the Monaco acquisition and debt reduction, while also returning value to shareholders through $90 million in dividends and repurchasing 1 million shares for $42 million, with $2.35 billion remaining on the authorization.

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