Coors And Miller Lite Shine As Bud Light Fumbles: A Dramatic Turn In The Beverage Battle
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP) has announced plans to buy back shares worth $2 billion over the next five years, a significant increase from the $51.5 million it repurchased in 2022. The company's credit rating was also upgraded by S&P Global Ratings, recognizing its efforts in reducing debt. Molson Coors reported an 11.8% increase in net sales for Q2, totaling $3.27 billion. The company's market share has increased, partly due to a controversial move by competitor Bud Light, which resulted in a 30% drop in its U.S. volumes.
October 10, 2023 | 3:35 pm
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Bud Light, owned by Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:BUD), faced a significant backlash after a controversial move, resulting in a 30% drop in its U.S. volumes.
The controversial move by Bud Light has led to a significant drop in its U.S. volumes, which could negatively impact the company's performance.
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Molson Coors plans to buy back $2 billion worth of shares over the next five years, and its credit rating has been upgraded by S&P. The company's net sales have increased by 11.8% in Q2.
The company's plans to buy back shares and the upgrade of its credit rating by S&P are positive signals for investors. The increase in net sales also indicates strong performance.
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