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Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) baut seine Präsenz in der Kategorie trinkfertiger Spirituosen durch die Übernahme von Atomic Brands aus, durch die Monaco Cocktails in das Portfolio des Unternehmens aufgenommen wurde. Die Übernahme stellt einen wichtigen Schritt in Molson Coors’ Strategie Horizon 2030 dar, die sich auf die Diversifizierung des Portfolios und Wachstum jenseits des traditionellen Bierangebots konzentriert. Das erste volle Quartal von Monaco unter dem Eigentum von Molson Coors brachte ermutigende Ergebnisse: Sowohl Umsatz als auch Gewinnbeitrag lagen leicht über den ursprünglichen Übernahmeerwartungen.

Monaco bietet bedeutende Möglichkeiten zur geografischen Expansion, da der Großteil des Markenumsatzes derzeit auf nur fünf US-Bundesstaaten konzentriert ist, vor allem über Convenience-Stores. Molson Coors plant, Monacos bestehende Marktpräsenz zu stärken, bevor die Distribution auf zusätzliche Einzelhandelskanäle und Bundesstaaten ausgeweitet wird. Das Unternehmen bindet Monaco außerdem in sein etabliertes Vertriebsnetz ein und behält zugleich die bestehende Marktkompetenz der Marke bei. Die Expansionsstrategie setzt auf ein maßvolles Vorgehen und konzentriert sich darauf, die Leistung in etablierten Märkten aufrechtzuerhalten und gleichzeitig schrittweise eine breitere landesweite Präsenz aufzubauen.

Monacos Expansion entspricht außerdem den veränderten Kaufgewohnheiten der Verbraucher, insbesondere der zunehmenden Präferenz für Einzelportionen. Die etablierte Position der Marke in Convenience-Stores bietet eine Grundlage, um Verbraucher in weiteren Märkten zu erreichen. Sowohl Monaco als auch Fever-Tree sollen jeweils 1 % bis 2 % des Nettoumsatzes von Molson Coors beitragen, was ihre wachsende Rolle im Getränkeportfolio des Unternehmens unterstreicht. Wenn die Distribution über Monacos bestehende geografische Basis hinaus ausgeweitet wird, bietet die Marke Molson Coors die Möglichkeit, seine Umsatzquellen zu verbreitern und seine Position auf dem Markt für trinkfertige Spirituosen zu stärken.

Zacks-Rang und Aktienkursentwicklung von TAP

Die Aktien dieses Unternehmens mit Zacks-Rang Nr. 3 („Halten“) sind in den vergangenen sechs Monaten um 15,8 % gefallen und blieben damit hinter dem Rückgang von 3 % in der Branche Zacks Beverages – Soft Drinks und dem Minus von 0,6 % im breiteren Sektor Basiskonsumgüter zurück.

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Ist die TAP-Aktie ein Value-Titel?

Die Aktien von Molson Coors werden derzeit mit einem vorausschauenden KGV der nächsten zwölf Monate von 7,68x gehandelt und damit mit einem Abschlag gegenüber dem Branchendurchschnitt von 14,18x. Die Aktie ist im Vergleich zu Branchenkollegen unterbewertet und bietet Anlegern, die ein Engagement im Getränkesektor suchen, einen attraktiven Wert.

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Aktien, die man in Betracht ziehen kann

Diageo Plc (DEO) ist ein globales Unternehmen für alkoholische Getränke, das Spirituosen, Wein und Bier produziert, destilliert, braut, abfüllt, verpackt und vertreibt. Das Unternehmen hat derzeit einen Zacks-Rang Nr. 1 („Starker Kauf“). Die vollständige Liste der heutigen Aktien mit Zacks-Rang Nr. 1 finden Sie hier.

Der Zacks-Konsens für den Umsatz von DEO im Geschäftsjahr 2027 impliziert einen Rückgang von 3,1 %; für den Gewinn wird ein Wachstum von 2,1 % gegenüber den ausgewiesenen Zahlen des Vorjahres erwartet.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) ist das weltweit größte Unternehmen für alkoholfreie Getränke und vermarktet ein breites Portfolio an kohlensäurehaltigen Erfrischungsgetränken, Wasser, Saft, Kaffee, Tee und Sportgetränken. Das Unternehmen hat derzeit einen Zacks-Rang Nr. 2 („Kaufen“).

Der Zacks-Konsens für Umsatz und Gewinn von Coca-Cola im Jahr 2026 deutet gegenüber den ausgewiesenen Vorjahreswerten auf ein Wachstum von 4 % beziehungsweise 9,7 % hin. KO übertraf im Durchschnitt die Gewinnerwartungen der vorangegangenen vier Quartale um 4,6 %.

Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) ist ein globales Snackunternehmen, das ein breites Markenportfolio besitzt, darunter Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, Ritz und LU. MDLZ hat derzeit einen Zacks-Rang Nr. 2.

Der Zacks-Konsens für Umsatz und Gewinn von Mondelez im Jahr 2026 impliziert gegenüber den ausgewiesenen Vorjahreswerten einen Anstieg von 3,7 % beziehungsweise 4,5 %. MDLZ übertraf im Durchschnitt die Gewinnerwartungen der vorangegangenen vier Quartale um 5,8 %.

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PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) hat besser als erwartete Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2026 gemeldet. Gewinn und Umsatz übertrafen die Zacks-Konsensschätzung und verbesserten sich gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Die Ergebnisse profitierten von organischem Umsatzwachstum, günstigen Währungsumrechnungen und Beiträgen aus Übernahmen abzüglich Veräußerungen.

Der bereinigte Gewinn je Aktie (EPS) von PEP lag im dritten Quartal bei 2,34 US-Dollar und übertraf damit die Zacks-Konsensschätzung von 2,29 US-Dollar; gegenüber dem Vorjahr war dies ein Anstieg von 2 %. Der bereinigte EPS bei konstanten Wechselkursen stieg um 1,5 %. Währungseffekte belasteten den EPS um 1 %. Der ausgewiesene Gewinn stieg um 17 % auf 2,23 US-Dollar je Aktie gegenüber 1,90 US-Dollar im Vorjahresquartal.

Die Aktien des Unternehmens mit Zacks-Rang Nr. 4 (Verkaufen) haben in den vergangenen drei Monaten 10,2 % verloren, verglichen mit einem Rückgang der Branche um 1 %. Zacks Investment Research

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Umsatzentwicklung von PEP im dritten Quartal

Der Nettoumsatz stieg gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 5,6 % auf 25,27 Milliarden US-Dollar und übertraf die Zacks-Konsensschätzung von 24,88 Milliarden US-Dollar. Der organische Umsatz stieg um 3,1 % und spiegelte eine wirksame Nettopreisgestaltung sowie Beiträge aus dem organischen Mengenwachstum wider. Dies war das stärkste organische Umsatzwachstum des Unternehmens seit dem vierten Quartal 2023.

Das ausgewiesene Umsatzwachstum von PepsiCo umfasste einen Nettoeffekt von 1,7 Prozentpunkten aus Übernahmen und Veräußerungen sowie einen positiven Effekt von 0,7 Prozentpunkten aus Währungsumrechnung. Der organische internationale Umsatz stieg um 8 %; damit war es das 22. Quartal in Folge mit mindestens einem mittleren einstelligen Wachstum. Die organischen Volumina bei Getränken und Snacks stiegen weltweit um 3 % beziehungsweise 1 %, gestützt durch eine starke internationale Entwicklung.

Unser Modell prognostizierte für das dritte Quartal ein organisches Umsatzwachstum gegenüber dem Vorjahr von 2,5 %, mit einem Plus von 2,1 % aus Preis/Mix und 0,4 % aus Volumen.

Kurs, Konsensschätzungen und EPS-Überraschung von PepsiCo, Inc. Kurs, Konsensschätzungen und EPS-Überraschung von PepsiCo, Inc.

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Rentabilitätstrends von PepsiCo

Der ausgewiesene Bruttogewinn stieg auf konsolidierter Basis gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 7,3 % auf 13,754 Milliarden US-Dollar, verglichen mit 12,82 Milliarden US-Dollar. Die ausgewiesene Bruttomarge erhöhte sich um 80 Basispunkte auf 54,4 % gegenüber 53,6 % im Vorjahresquartal, was ein stärkeres Wachstum des Bruttogewinns als des Umsatzes widerspiegelte.

Der bereinigte Bruttogewinn stieg gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 6,5 % auf 13,748 Milliarden US-Dollar. Die bereinigte Bruttomarge erhöhte sich um 50 Basispunkte auf 54,4 %.

Wir erwarteten, dass die bereinigte Bruttomarge im dritten Quartal gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 30 Basispunkte auf 54,2 % steigen würde. In absoluten Zahlen sollte sich der bereinigte Bruttogewinn voraussichtlich um 4,1 % verbessern.

Der ausgewiesene Betriebsgewinn von PepsiCo stieg um 19 % auf 4,26 Milliarden US-Dollar, während der bereinigte Betriebsgewinn um 3 % auf 4,28 Milliarden US-Dollar zunahm. Die ausgewiesene operative Marge erhöhte sich um 195 Basispunkte auf 16,9 %, während sich die bereinigte operative Marge um 35 Basispunkte verringerte.

Der bereinigte Betriebsgewinn profitierte von Produktivitätseinsparungen, einer wirksamen Nettopreisgestaltung und Zollrückerstattungen in Höhe von 178 Millionen US-Dollar. Inflation bei den Betriebskosten sowie höhere Investitionen in Werbung und Marketing glichen diese Gewinne teilweise aus.

Unser Modell prognostizierte bereinigte Vertriebs-, Verwaltungs- und Gemeinkosten (SG&A) von 9,1 Milliarden US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg gegenüber dem Vorjahr von 4 % entsprochen hätte. Als Anteil am Umsatz sollten die bereinigten SG&A-Kosten voraussichtlich 36,8 % betragen, ein Anstieg um 20 Basispunkte gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal.

Wir erwarteten eine bereinigte operative Marge von 17,4 %, was einem Anstieg um 10 Basispunkte gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal entsprochen hätte.

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Geschäftsentwicklung von PEP in Nordamerika

PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) erzielte einen Umsatz von 6,5 Milliarden US-Dollar, leicht weniger als die 6,53 Milliarden US-Dollar im Vorjahresquartal. Der organische Umsatz ging geringfügig zurück, da niedrigere effektive Nettopreise die Mengenzuwächse ausglichen. Das organische Volumen profitierte von einer verbesserten Entwicklung bei herzhaften und salzigen Snacks in den USA.

Die bereinigte operative Marge des Segments verringerte sich um 280 Basispunkte. Gründe waren Investitionen in Erschwinglichkeit, höhere Werbeausgaben und der Vergleich mit einem Veräußerungsgewinn aus dem Vorjahr. Produktivitätseinsparungen und ein höheres organisches Volumen glichen dies teilweise aus.

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) meldete einen Umsatz von 7,71 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Plus von 5 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Übernahmen waren der Hauptgrund für das ausgewiesene Wachstum, während der organische Umsatz leicht zurückging. Das organische Getränkevolumen sank um 2 %, obwohl funktionelle Getränke zur Flüssigkeitsversorgung und zuckerfreie Angebote gut abschnitten.

Internationale Segmente von PepsiCo wachsen

Der Umsatz des internationalen Getränkefranchise stieg gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 8 % auf 1,4 Milliarden US-Dollar; der organische Umsatz nahm um 7 % zu. Das Getränkevolumen wuchs um 5 %, gestützt durch anhaltende Nachfrage in internationalen Märkten.

Europa, Naher Osten und Afrika erzielten einen Umsatz von 5,41 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Plus von 8 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Der organische Umsatz stieg um 9 %, gestützt durch eine wirksame Nettopreisgestaltung und ein höheres Getränkevolumen.

Der Umsatz von Latin America Foods stieg gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 14 % auf 3,02 Milliarden US-Dollar, während der organische Umsatz um 6 % zunahm. Das Segment verzeichnete ein Mengenwachstum von 3 %, was die anhaltende Nachfrage in wichtigen Märkten widerspiegelte.

Asia Pacific Foods erzielte einen Umsatz von 1,23 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Wachstum von 10 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Der organische Umsatz stieg um 9 %, gestützt durch einen Zuwachs des organischen Volumens von 11 %, die stärkste Mengenentwicklung unter den berichteten Segmenten von PepsiCo.

Finanzlage und Cashflow von PEP

Zum Ende des dritten Quartals 2026 verfügte PepsiCo am 5. September 2026 über Barmittel und Zahlungsmitteläquivalente in Höhe von 10,68 Milliarden US-Dollar, verglichen mit 9,16 Milliarden US-Dollar zum Jahresende 2025. Die kurzfristigen Schuldverpflichtungen beliefen sich auf 9,22 Milliarden US-Dollar, die langfristigen Schulden auf 42,66 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Die aus betrieblicher Tätigkeit bereitgestellten Nettozahlungsmittel beliefen sich zum Ende des dritten Quartals 2026 auf 7,95 Milliarden US-Dollar, verglichen mit 5,47 Milliarden US-Dollar im Vorjahreszeitraum. Die Investitionsausgaben betrugen 2,18 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Das Unternehmen zahlte im bisherigen Jahresverlauf Bardividenden in Höhe von 5,94 Milliarden US-Dollar und kaufte Aktien im Wert von 739 Millionen US-Dollar zurück.

PepsiCo aktualisiert seinen Ausblick für 2026

PEP aktualisierte seinen Ausblick für 2026. PepsiCo erwartet für 2026 ein organisches Umsatzwachstum von 3 %, verglichen mit zuvor genannten 2–4 %. Das Wachstum des ausgewiesenen Nettoumsatzes wird mit 6 % prognostiziert, gegenüber der früheren Schätzung von …

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Chicago, IL – October 8, 2026 – Today, Zacks Equity as Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD, Diageo Plc DEO, Constellation Brands Inc. STZ, Brown-Forman Corp. BF.B and Molson Coors Beverage Co. TAP

Industry: Alcohol

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Players in the Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry are creating growth avenues through ready-to-drink cocktails, low- and no-alcohol offerings, and broader portfolio innovation. These products address the demand for convenience, variety, moderation and affordability while helping companies capture new drinking occasions. Gen Z also remains an important long-term opportunity, with younger legal-drinking-age consumers favoring discovery, social experiences, perceived value and distinctive brands. This supports investment in experiential marketing, occasion-based products and targeted innovation.

However, tariffs could pressure U.S. beverage alcohol companies by raising costs for imported packaging, materials and beverages, particularly for businesses with global supply chains. Companies may need to absorb these costs or raise prices, potentially hurting margins or demand. At the same time, persistent softness in alcohol consumption, cost-of-living pressures, trading down and moderation trends could weigh on volumes, pricing power and earnings growth, especially for brands with weaker differentiation or limited pricing flexibility.

Leading players such asAnheuser-Busch InBev, Diageo Plc, Constellation Brands Inc., Brown-Forman Corp. and Molson Coors Beverage Co. look well-placed to capitalize on innovation trends.

About the Industry

The Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry mainly comprises producers, importers, exporters, marketers and sellers of alcoholic beverages like beer, craft beer, ciders, wine, rum, whiskey, liqueurs, vodka, tequila, champagnes, brandy, amaretto, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and malt. Some industry players also produce and sell non-alcoholic beverages like carbonated soft drinks, sparkling waters, bottled water, energy drinks, powdered and natural juices, and RTD teas.

The companies sell products through wholesalers and retailers like supermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenience stores, package stores, drug stores and other retail outlets. The industry participants also sell beer directly to consumers in cans and bottles at restaurants, pubs, bars and liquor stores. Some brewers operate brewpubs or tasting rooms at breweries, offering consumers the freshest beer.

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What's Shaping the Future of Beverages - Alcohol Industry

Innovation Beyond Traditional Alcohol Creates Growth Runway:Despite softer industry volumes, beverage companies are unlocking growth opportunities through innovation. Demand for ready-to-drink cocktails continues to outpace most traditional alcohol categories as consumers seek convenience, flavor variety and affordability.

At the same time, low- and no-alcohol beverages are evolving into a meaningful profit pool rather than a niche offering, attracting consumers who want moderation without abandoning social drinking. Leading brewers and spirits companies are expanding product portfolios to address these changing occasions, allowing them to capture incremental demand instead of relying solely on traditional alcohol consumption. Successful innovation could offset category pressures and strengthen long-term market positioning.

Gen Z Engagement & Experience-Led Drinking Offer Opportunities:Younger legal-drinking-age consumers remain an important long-term opportunity for the U.S. beverage alcohol industry. Rather than abandoning alcohol altogether, Gen Z consumers are becoming more selective about when, where and what they drink, placing greater emphasis on discovery, social experiences and perceived value.

Recent data indicates that Gen Z participation in alcohol has remained relatively stable, while this group also shows strong engagement with on-premise channels. This creates opportunities for beverage companies to drive demand through distinctive brands, experiential marketing, occasion-based offerings and targeted innovation that resonates with evolving consumer preferences.

Tariffs Could Squeeze Margins: Tariffs are emerging as a meaningful overhang for U.S. beverage alcohol companies with global sourcing and international supply chains. Higher duties on imported glass bottles, aluminum, packaging materials and select beverage imports can raise input costs, forcing producers to either absorb the increase or pass it on to consumers. While premium brands have greater pricing flexibility, mass-market labels remain more vulnerable to demand erosion from higher shelf prices. Investors should watch for margin pressure, procurement disruptions and slower earnings growth, particularly among companies with significant import exposure or limited domestic sourcing capabilities.

Beyond tariffs, the biggest challenge is persistent softness in overall alcohol consumption. Cost-of-living pressures are prompting consumers to drink less, trade down or become more selective about purchases, while moderation trends are also weighing on demand. This environment could continue to pressure volumes, pricing power and margins, particularly for brands lacking strong value propositions or differentiated premium offerings.

Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects

The Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry is a 17-stock group within the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #107, placing it at the top 43% of more than 250 Zacks industries.

The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

The industry's positioning in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually gaining confidence in this group's earnings growth potential.

Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let us take a look at the industry's recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.

Industry Underperforms S&P 500

The Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry has outperformed the broader sector and underperformed the S&P 500 in the past year.

The stocks in the industry have collectively returned 12.5% in the past year, whereas the Zacks Consumer Staples sector has risen 2.2%. Meanwhile, the Zacks S&P 500 composite has rallied 16.1%.

Beverages - Alcohol Industry's Valuation

Based on the forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, commonly used to value Consumer Staples stocks, the industry is currently trading at 14.22X compared with the S&P 500's 19.85X and the sector's 16.17X.

Over the last five years, the industry traded as high as 24.03X, as low as 13.77X and at the median of 17.87X.

5 Alcohol Beverages Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On

One stock in the Zacks Beverages – Alcohol space currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), but none of the stocks carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We have selected four stocks with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) to watch from the same industry. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Let us have a look at the companies.

Diageo:The stock of this London-based leading beverage company has declined 11.4% in the past year. DEO operates in approximately 180 countries, and is involved in producing, distilling, brewing, bottling, packaging, and distributing spirits, wine and beer. The company continues to place innovation and consumer moderation at the center of its long-term growth strategy, addressing evolving consumption patterns, and diversifying its portfolio. Innovation remains a key driver, with strong momentum across tequila, whisky, beer and RTD formats.

Equally important is Diageo's push into moderation, wherein it has established clear leadership in non-alcoholic spirits. The company is refining its $2-billion productivity program to drive efficiency across the business while ensuring long-term sustainable growth. A key focus is balancing cost savings with strategic reinvestment, particularly in marketing and brand activation. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Diageo's fiscal 2027 EPS has moved up 3.4% in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings suggests growth of 2.1% from the year-ago period's reported figure. The company currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.

Anheuser-Busch InBev: Also known as AB InBev, this is a global brewing leader with a portfolio of iconic brands spanning diverse geographies. Its leading positions across key markets and expansive global footprint provide meaningful scale advantages, enabling efficient operations and the ability to grow multi-country brands worldwide. The company continues to benefit from resilient consumer demand for its core brands, supported by strong business momentum, driven by disciplined execution, sustained brand investment and an accelerated digital transformation agenda. Premiumization remains a central growth lever, as consumers increasingly trade up within the beer category.

Beyond core beer, AB InBev is steadily expanding its Beyond Beer portfolio, encompassing ready-to-drink offerings, such as canned wines and cocktails, along with hard seltzers, ciders and flavored malt beverages. This diversification strategy is enhancing relevance across occasions and consumer segments, while providing an incremental growth runway and supporting top-line momentum. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AB InBev's 2026 sales and earnings suggests growth of 8.6% and 17.4% from the year-ago period's reported figures. The consensus mark for the company's 2026 earnings has moved up by a penny in the past seven days. The Zacks Rank #3 stock has rallied 27% in the past year.

Constellation Brands: The Victor, NY-based third-largest beer company and a leading, high-end wine company in the United States continues to benefit from a sharp focus on brand building and a steady cadence of innovation. The company's premiumization strategy remains a key growth driver, led by the sustained strength of the Modelo and Corona brand families, and continued traction across its Power Brands portfolio. Its beer business is benefiting from premium and above-premium trends, supported by growth in traditional beer and adjacent categories, such as flavored beer, seltzers, RTD spirits and flavored malt beverages.

STZ is actively investing to extend the momentum of its Power Brands, aligning innovation with evolving consumer preferences and delivering successful product launches. Meanwhile, the company's digital momentum continues to build through platforms such as Instacart, Drizly and retailer-owned channels, reflecting consumers' growing preference for convenience-driven purchasing. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for STZ's fiscal 2027 earnings per share has moved down 0.3% in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings suggests a decline of 0.1% from the year-ago period's reported figure. The Zacks Rank #3 stock has lost 19% in the past year.

Brown-Forman:Based in Louisville, KY, this is a global spirits company that manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets and sells a broad portfolio of premium alcoholic beverages. The company's growth strategy is anchored in premiumization, with a clear focus on high-quality, premium and super-premium spirits that support brand equity and margin resilience. The portfolio has been streamlined around core power brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, complemented by successful additions like the Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola RTD, and the integration of super-premium labels Gin Mare and Diplomático.

Emerging markets continue to provide a strong growth offset, driven by rising middle-class demand and momentum across the Jack Daniel's family. Disciplined pricing, innovation, distribution evolution and tighter cost-control underpin long-term value creation despite near-term pressures. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BF.B's fiscal 2027 sales and earnings suggests growth of 0.5% and 9.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period's reported figures. The consensus mark for the Zacks Rank #3 company's fiscal 2026 earnings has been unchanged in the past 30 days. BF.B has declined 5.2% in the past year.

Molson Coors:The stock of this Chicago, IL-based leading beverage company has declined 19.1% in the past year. TAP is on track with its revitalization plan, focused on achieving sustainable top-line growth by streamlining its organization and reinvesting resources into its brands and capabilities. Investments, partnerships and product launches, which are part of its revitalization plan, have been aiding the company.

Molson Coors has been committed to increasing its market share through innovation and premiumization. Intending to accelerate portfolio premiumization, TAP has been aggressively growing its above-premium portfolio in the past few years. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Molson Coors' 2026 EPS has been unchanged in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for the Zacks Rank #3 company's 2026 sales and earnings suggests declines of 0.7% and 11.3%, respectively, from the year-ago period's reported figures.

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Players in the Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry are creating growth avenues through ready-to-drink cocktails, low- and no-alcohol offerings, and broader portfolio innovation. These products address the demand for convenience, variety, moderation and affordability while helping companies capture new drinking occasions. Gen Z also remains an important long-term opportunity, with younger legal-drinking-age consumers favoring discovery, social experiences, perceived value and distinctive brands. This supports investment in experiential marketing, occasion-based products and targeted innovation.

However, tariffs could pressure U.S. beverage alcohol companies by raising costs for imported packaging, materials and beverages, particularly for businesses with global supply chains. Companies may need to absorb these costs or raise prices, potentially hurting margins or demand. At the same time, persistent softness in alcohol consumption, cost-of-living pressures, trading down and moderation trends could weigh on volumes, pricing power and earnings growth, especially for brands with weaker differentiation or limited pricing flexibility.

Leading players such as Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD, Diageo Plc DEO, Constellation Brands Inc. STZ, Brown-Forman Corporation BF.B and Molson Coors Beverage Company TAP look well-placed to capitalize on innovation trends.

About the Industry

The Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry mainly comprises producers, importers, exporters, marketers and sellers of alcoholic beverages like beer, craft beer, ciders, wine, rum, whiskey, liqueurs, vodka, tequila, champagnes, brandy, amaretto, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and malt. Some industry players also produce and sell non-alcoholic beverages like carbonated soft drinks, sparkling waters, bottled water, energy drinks, powdered and natural juices, and RTD teas. The companies sell products through wholesalers and retailers like supermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenience stores, package stores, drug stores and other retail outlets. The industry participants also sell beer directly to consumers in cans and bottles at restaurants, pubs, bars and liquor stores. Some brewers operate brewpubs or tasting rooms at breweries, offering consumers the freshest beer.

What's Shaping the Future of Beverages - Alcohol Industry

Innovation Beyond Traditional Alcohol Creates Growth Runway: Despite softer industry volumes, beverage companies are unlocking growth opportunities through innovation. Demand for ready-to-drink cocktails continues to outpace most traditional alcohol categories as consumers seek convenience, flavor variety and affordability. At the same time, low- and no-alcohol beverages are evolving into a meaningful profit pool rather than a niche offering, attracting consumers who want moderation without abandoning social drinking. Leading brewers and spirits companies are expanding product portfolios to address these changing occasions, allowing them to capture incremental demand instead of relying solely on traditional alcohol consumption. Successful innovation could offset category pressures and strengthen long-term market positioning.

Gen Z Engagement & Experience-Led Drinking Offer Opportunities: Younger legal-drinking-age consumers remain an important long-term opportunity for the U.S. beverage alcohol industry. Rather than abandoning alcohol altogether, Gen Z consumers are becoming more selective about when, where and what they drink, placing greater emphasis on discovery, social experiences and perceived value. Recent data indicates that Gen Z participation in alcohol has remained relatively stable, while this group also shows strong engagement with on-premise channels. This creates opportunities for beverage companies to drive demand through distinctive brands, experiential marketing, occasion-based offerings and targeted innovation that resonates with evolving consumer preferences.

Tariffs Could Squeeze Margins: Tariffs are emerging as a meaningful overhang for U.S. beverage alcohol companies with global sourcing and international supply chains. Higher duties on imported glass bottles, aluminum, packaging materials and select beverage imports can raise input costs, forcing producers to either absorb the increase or pass it on to consumers. While premium brands have greater pricing flexibility, mass-market labels remain more vulnerable to demand erosion from higher shelf prices. Investors should watch for margin pressure, procurement disruptions and slower earnings growth, particularly among companies with significant import exposure or limited domestic sourcing capabilities.

Beyond tariffs, the biggest challenge is persistent softness in overall alcohol consumption. Cost-of-living pressures are prompting consumers to drink less, trade down or become more selective about purchases, while moderation trends are also weighing on demand. This environment could continue to pressure volumes, pricing power and margins, particularly for brands lacking strong value propositions or differentiated premium offerings.

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Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects

The Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry is a 17-stock group within the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #107, placing it at the top 43% of more than 250 Zacks industries.

The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

The industry's positioning in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually gaining confidence in this group's earnings growth potential.

Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let us take a look at the industry's recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.

Industry Underperforms S&P 500

The Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry has outperformed the broader sector and underperformed the S&P 500 in the past year.

The stocks in the industry have collectively returned 12.5% in the past year, whereas the Zacks Consumer Staples sector has risen 2.2%. Meanwhile, the Zacks S&P 500 composite has rallied 16.1%.

1-Year Price Performance

Beverages - Alcohol Industry's Valuation

Based on the forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, commonly used to value Consumer Staples stocks, the industry is currently trading at 14.22X compared with the S&P 500's 19.85X and the sector's 16.17X.

Over the last five years, the industry traded as high as 24.03X, as low as 13.77X and at the median of 17.87X, as the chart below shows.

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (Past 5 Years)

5 Alcohol Beverages Stocks to Keep a Close Eye on

One stock in the Zacks Beverages – Alcohol space currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), but none of the stocks carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We have selected four stocks with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) to watch from the same industry. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Let us have a look at the companies.

Diageo: The stock of this London-based leading beverage company has declined 11.4% in the past year. DEO operates in approximately 180 countries, and is involved in producing, distilling, brewing, bottling, packaging, and distributing spirits, wine and beer. The company continues to place innovation and consumer moderation at the center of its long-term growth strategy, addressing evolving consumption patterns, and diversifying its portfolio. Innovation remains a key driver, with strong momentum across tequila, whisky, beer and RTD formats.

Equally important is Diageo's push into moderation, wherein it has established clear leadership in non-alcoholic spirits. The company is refining its $2-billion productivity program to drive efficiency across the business while ensuring long-term sustainable growth. A key focus is balancing cost savings with strategic reinvestment, particularly in marketing and brand activation. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Diageo's fiscal 2027 EPS has moved up 3.4% in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings suggests growth of 2.1% from the year-ago period's reported figure. The company currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.

Price & Consensus: DEO

Anheuser-Busch InBev: Also known as AB InBev, this is a global brewing leader with a portfolio of iconic brands spanning diverse geographies. Its leading positions across key markets and expansive global footprint provide meaningful scale advantages, enabling efficient operations and the ability to grow multi-country brands worldwide. The company continues to benefit from resilient consumer demand for its core brands, supported by strong business momentum, driven by disciplined execution, sustained brand investment and an accelerated digital transformation agenda. Premiumization remains a central growth lever, as consumers increasingly trade up within the beer category.

Beyond core beer, AB InBev is steadily expanding its Beyond Beer portfolio, encompassing ready-to-drink offerings, such as canned wines and cocktails, along with hard seltzers, ciders and flavored malt beverages. This diversification strategy is enhancing relevance across occasions and consumer segments, while providing an incremental growth runway and supporting top-line momentum. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AB InBev's 2026 sales and earnings suggests growth of 8.6% and 17.4% from the year-ago period's reported figures. The consensus mark for the company's 2026 earnings has moved up by a penny in the past seven days. The Zacks Rank #3 stock has rallied 27% in the past year.

Price & Consensus: BUD

Constellation Brands: The Victor, NY-based third-largest beer company and a leading, high-end wine company in the United States continues to benefit from a sharp focus on brand building and a steady cadence of innovation. The company's premiumization strategy remains a key growth driver, led by the sustained strength of the Modelo and Corona brand families, and continued traction across its Power Brands portfolio. Its beer business is benefiting from premium and above-premium trends, supported by growth in traditional beer and adjacent categories, such as flavored beer, seltzers, RTD spirits and flavored malt beverages.

STZ is actively investing to extend the momentum of its Power Brands, aligning innovation with evolving consumer preferences and delivering successful product launches. Meanwhile, the company's digital momentum continues to build through platforms such as Instacart, Drizly and retailer-owned channels, reflecting consumers' growing preference for convenience-driven purchasing. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for STZ's fiscal 2027 earnings per share has moved down 0.3% in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings suggests a decline of 0.1% from the year-ago period's reported figure. The Zacks Rank #3 stock has lost 19% in the past year.

Price & Consensus: STZ

Brown-Forman: Based in Louisville, KY, this is a global spirits company that manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets and sells a broad portfolio of premium alcoholic beverages. The company's growth strategy is anchored in premiumization, with a clear focus on high-quality, premium and super-premium spirits that support brand equity and margin resilience. The portfolio has been streamlined around core power brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, complemented by successful additions like the Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola RTD, and the integration of super-premium labels Gin Mare and Diplomático.

Emerging markets continue to provide a strong growth offset, driven by rising middle-class demand and momentum across the Jack Daniel's family. Disciplined pricing, innovation, distribution evolution and tighter cost-control underpin long-term value creation despite near-term pressures. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BF.B's fiscal 2027 sales and earnings suggests growth of 0.5% and 9.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period's reported figures. The consensus mark for the Zacks Rank #3 company's fiscal 2026 earnings has been unchanged in the past 30 days. BF.B has declined 5.2% in the past year.

Price & Consensus: BF.B

Molson Coors: The stock of this Chicago, IL-based leading beverage company has declined 19.1% in the past year. TAP is on track with its revitalization plan, focused on achieving sustainable top-line growth by streamlining its organization and reinvesting resources into its brands and capabilities. Investments, partnerships and product launches, which are part of its revitalization plan, have been aiding the company.

Molson Coors has been committed to increasing its market share through innovation and premiumization. Intending to accelerate portfolio premiumization, TAP has been aggressively growing its above-premium portfolio in the past few years. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Molson Coors' 2026 EPS has been unchanged in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for the Zacks Rank #3 company's 2026 sales and earnings suggests declines of 0.7% and 11.3%, respectively, from the year-ago period's reported figures.

Price & Consensus: TAP

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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM is stepping up innovation as it looks to tap faster-growing areas beyond traditional beer. Management continues to prioritize high-growth, margin-accretive opportunities that complement its core portfolio. Its Sinless Vodka Cocktails have launched in more than 30 states, offering a liquor-based cocktail with zero sugar, zero carbs and 100 calories per can. Boston Beer has also introduced LYTT Electric Coolers in more than five states. LYTT is a 15% ABV malt-based offering available in six flavors in a distinctive resealable 6.8-ounce single-serve package.

Early reception appears encouraging, although both brands remain in the development stage. Management said that wholesalers, retailers and drinkers have responded positively so far, but neither Sinless nor LYTT is expected to contribute meaningfully to 2026 volumes.

Still, the two innovations are expected to provide some shipment support in the back half of the year. Sinless has shown enough initial traction to support its rollout across roughly 30 states, though management plans to wait for more evidence before expanding further.

LYTT may require an even longer runway. Management described it as a "hand sell" product that needs specialized merchandising and cooler placement, rather than conventional chain distribution. Retailer support has been helped by attractive profitability, with LYTT's margins described as two to three times those of even higher-end beer. Boston Beer expects a more reliable read on both launches only by early 2027. That makes execution, distribution and repeat consumer demand key factors to watch as SAM broadens its innovation pipeline.

What Role Does Innovation Play for SAM's Peers?

Innovation remains a key growth lever across the alcoholic beverage industry, with Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD, Diageo Plc DEO and Brown-Forman Corporation BF.B using new products, brand extensions and evolving beverage formats to address changing consumer preferences and support long-term growth.

Innovation is becoming an important growth lever for Anheuser-Busch InBev, alias AB InBev, particularly beyond traditional beer. In second-quarter 2026, Beyond Beer revenues jumped 44%, led by the global expansion of Flying Fish and triple-digit growth from U.S. canned-cocktail brand Cutwater, which was the company's second-largest contributor to overall revenue growth. BUD is also widening its ready-to-drink exposure through BeatBox, helping expand its addressable market globally.

Innovation is an important growth lever for Diageo, especially in ready-to-drink offerings that extend consumption beyond traditional beer and spirits formats. In fiscal 2026, Diageo Beer Company grew organically by around 4%, led partly by Smirnoff RTD, while South Africa delivered strong double-digit growth, driven by RTDs. The company is also using flavor and format innovation in markets such as India, supported by savings that can fund selective innovation investments.

Innovation remains a key growth driver for Brown-Forman, particularly through its expanding RTD portfolio. New Mix posted strong double-digit growth in Mexico and is gaining traction in the United States, while el Jimador Spritz and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry & Lemonade are extending the company into new cocktail occasions. Management views RTDs as an important platform for consumer recruitment and future growth.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV BUD, alias AB InBev, is expanding its zero-alcohol beer portfolio as consumer preferences shift toward balanced choices and more mindful drinking occasions. The company's no-alcohol beer revenues increased 27% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting growing demand for alternatives that offer the taste and experience of beer with lower alcohol content. The company's Balanced Choices portfolio, which includes low-carb, low-calorie, sugar-free, gluten-free and no-alcohol offerings, delivered 13% revenue growth during the quarter, with no-alcohol beer leading performance.

AB InBev's strategy focuses on providing consumers with more options across occasions while strengthening its leadership in emerging beverage segments. The company noted that its no-alcohol beer portfolio gained share and reinforced its leadership position in the category by value, according to Nielsen. In the United States, AB InBev remained the leader in no-alcohol beer, with its portfolio gaining share and revenue growing in the mid-thirties, led by Michelob Ultra Zero.

The momentum is also visible across international markets. In Mexico, AB InBev strengthened its position in no-alcohol beer, with its portfolio growing volume at a high-thirties rate, supported by Modelo Cero and the launch of Michelob Ultra Zero. In Brazil, the company highlighted Balanced Choices as a key growth area, with its no-alcohol beer portfolio volumes growing in the low-thirties.

As health-conscious consumers increasingly seek moderation without compromising on brand experience, AB InBev's zero-alcohol innovations could help broaden its consumer base. By combining established brands with evolving product choices, the company aims to capture new occasions and strengthen long-term category growth.

BUD's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

AB InBev's shares have rallied 24.8% in the past year compared with the industry's 12.3% growth.Zacks Investment Research

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From a valuation standpoint, BUD trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.53X compared with the industry's average of 14.18X.Zacks Investment Research

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BUD's 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 17.7% and 12.3%, respectively. The company's EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved up by a penny in the past seven days. AB InBev currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Zacks Investment Research

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Stocks to Consider in the Consumer Staples Space

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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. CHEF, which is a distributor of specialty food products in the United States, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chefs' Warehouse's current financial-year sales and EPS indicates growth of 10.7% and 33.7%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. CHEF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 30.4%, on average.

Diageo Plc DEO is a global beverage alcohol company operating in approximately 180 countries. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Diageo's current financial-year EPS is expected to rise 2.1% from the year-ago reported figure.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of value-added frozen potato products, particularly French fries, and also provides a range of appetizers. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Lamb Weston's current financial-year EPS indicates growth of 1.7% from the year-ago number. LW delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 24.6%, on average.

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In seinem am 18. August veröffentlichten Geschäftsbericht 2026 gab Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) bekannt, dass das Unternehmen Ende Juni durchschnittlich 27.938 Vollzeitbeschäftigte hatte, mehr als 6 % weniger als die 29.860 Beschäftigten ein Jahr zuvor. Die Kürzungen sind Teil der umfassenderen Restrukturierungsmaßnahmen des neuen CEO Dave Lewis. Weitere Entlassungen sollen bis zum 1. September abgeschlossen sein.

Die Stellenkürzungen erfolgen, während „Drastic Dave“ ein Programm gestartet hat, um die Betriebskosten des Unternehmens in den nächsten drei Jahren um beinahe 1 Milliarde US-Dollar zu senken. Die Initiative soll Mittel für Wachstum freisetzen, unter anderem durch niedrigere Preise bei einigen Marken und eine Ausweitung in schnell wachsenden Bereichen wie Guinness und Cocktails in Dosen.

Die Restrukturierung folgt auf ein schwaches Jahr für Diageo. Der Spirituosenhersteller meldete für das am 30. Juni endende Jahr einen Umsatz von 19,6 Milliarden US-Dollar, auf organischer Basis 2 % weniger im Jahresvergleich. Der operative Gewinn fiel um 27 % auf 3,2 Milliarden US-Dollar, belastet durch 900 Millionen US-Dollar Restrukturierungskosten und eine Wertminderung von 1,5 Milliarden US-Dollar im Zusammenhang mit dem Geschäft in der Türkei.

Nordamerika bleibt eine Herausforderung. Die Verkäufe in der Region fielen im Geschäftsjahr 2026 um 8,4 %, mehr als die von Analysten erwarteten 8 %. Diageo gab deshalb sein früheres mittelfristiges Wachstumsziel von 5 bis 7 % auf und ersetzte es durch einen bescheideneren Ausblick im niedrigen einstelligen Bereich.

Obwohl die Maßnahmen für die entlassenen Beschäftigten hart sind, könnten sie Diageo helfen, seine Kostenstruktur zu korrigieren und die operative Effizienz zu verbessern. Wenn das Unternehmen sein Kosteneinsparziel von 1 Milliarde US-Dollar erreicht, könnte es die Margen deutlich verbessern, selbst wenn das Umsatzwachstum stagniert. Das Management will die Einsparungen in Wachstumsinitiativen investieren.

Diageos Einsatz auf Cocktails in Dosen könnte sich auszahlen. Nach Angaben von IWSR stiegen die US-Verkäufe vorgemischter Cocktails von 489 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2020 auf 3,8 Milliarden US-Dollar im vergangenen Jahr. Dave Lewis sagte, er werde Cocktailprodukte in Dosen für alle Kern-Spirituosenmarken von Diageo einführen.

Das größte Risiko besteht darin, dass Kostensenkungen allein das zugrunde liegende Nachfrageproblem nicht ausgleichen können. Das Nordamerikageschäft bleibt schwach, während die Verlagerung der Verbraucher von Alkohol zu gesünderen Alternativen das Kerngeschäft bedroht.

Das Restrukturierungsprogramm soll außerdem 1,2 Milliarden US-Dollar kosten und belastet bereits die Profitabilität. Diageo meldete Abfindungskosten von 514 Millionen US-Dollar für das am 30. Juni endende Geschäftsjahr, gegenüber 73 Millionen US-Dollar im Vorjahr. Ein zu starker Personalabbau könnte Marketing und Innovation beeinträchtigen. Ein Reuters-Bericht deutete im Juli darauf hin, dass einige Diageo-Teams mit Kürzungen von bis zu 30 % konfrontiert waren.

Diageos aggressive Wende könnte die Profitabilität verbessern und das Wachstum neu beleben, doch erhebliche Herausforderungen bleiben. Das Unternehmen muss seine Einsparungen in nachhaltiges Umsatzwachstum umwandeln, ohne seine Marken zu schwächen, insbesondere angesichts der anhaltenden Schwäche in Nordamerika.

Diageo wurde laut Insider Monkey Ende des zweiten Quartals 2026 von 31 Hedgefonds gehalten, gegenüber 34 im Vorquartal. Der kumulierte Wert der Beteiligungen stieg jedoch von fast 507 Millionen US-Dollar Ende des ersten Quartals auf 606 Millionen US-Dollar im zweiten Quartal. Ein kostenloser KI-Aktienbericht wird beworben. Disclosure: Keine. Der Artikel wurde ursprünglich bei Insider Monkey veröffentlicht.