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Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B (TAP)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

07/01/2025: TAP (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Below Average Performance

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23 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $61.45

1 Year Target Price $61.45

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$61.45Target price
Low$46.94
Current$49.07
high$64.07

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 6.17%
Avg. Invested days 47
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.93B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.87
1Y Target Price 61.45
Price to earnings Ratio 9.87
1Y Target Price 61.45
Volume (30-day avg) 23
Beta 0.73
52 Weeks Range 46.94 - 64.07
Updated Date 07/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 46.94 - 64.07
Updated Date 07/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.91%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.97

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 9.14%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.05%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.15%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.99%

Valuation

Trailing PE 9.87
Forward PE 7.66
Enterprise Value 15557644548
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value 15557644548
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.36
Shares Outstanding 189838000
Shares Floating 181994553
Shares Outstanding 189838000
Shares Floating 181994553
Percent Insiders 12.06
Percent Institutions 90.66

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 61.45
Buy 4
Strong Buy 4
Buy 4
Strong Buy 4
Hold 14
Sell -
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Molson Coors was formed in 2005 through the merger of Molson of Canada and Coors of the United States. Molson, founded in 1786, is the oldest brewery in North America. Coors was founded in 1873. The company has grown through acquisitions and expansion, becoming a leading global brewer.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Americas: Production, marketing, and sales of beer and other beverage products in North America and Latin America.
  • EMEA & APAC: Production, marketing, and sales of beer and other beverage products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes the CEO (Gavin Hattersley), CFO, and other senior executives. The organizational structure is based on geographical regions and functional departments (marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.).

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Coors Light: A light lager beer. Competitors include Bud Light (AB InBev) and Miller Lite (Molson Coors). The market share is not exact, but the Molson Coors portfolio (including Coors Light) collectively holds a significant portion of the US beer market, competing with AB InBev and others. Revenue from this brand is not publicly broken down.
  • Miller Lite: A light lager beer. Competitors include Bud Light (AB InBev) and Coors Light (Molson Coors). The market share is not exact, but the Molson Coors portfolio (including Miller Lite) collectively holds a significant portion of the US beer market, competing with AB InBev and others. Revenue from this brand is not publicly broken down.
  • Molson Canadian: A Canadian lager beer. Competitors include Labatt Blue (AB InBev) and other domestic Canadian beers. Market share is strongest in Canada. Revenue from this brand is not publicly broken down.
  • Blue Moon Belgian White: A Belgian-style wheat ale. Competitors include Hoegaarden (AB InBev) and other craft wheat beers. Market share data varies. Revenue from this brand is not publicly broken down.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The global beer industry is mature but competitive, facing challenges from changing consumer preferences (craft beer, seltzers, non-alcoholic beverages), increasing health consciousness, and evolving regulatory landscapes. Consolidation has led to a few major players dominating the market.

Positioning

Molson Coors is one of the largest brewers globally, holding a strong position in the mainstream beer segment. It competes with AB InBev, Heineken, and numerous smaller craft breweries. The company is diversifying its portfolio to include non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global alcoholic beverages market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Molson Coors is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, primarily in the beer segment but expanding into related categories.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio (Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian)
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Established market presence
  • Cost optimization programs
  • Diversification into adjacent categories

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on mature beer market
  • Slower growth compared to craft beer and other beverage categories
  • Brand perception lagging some competitors in innovation
  • Exposure to currency fluctuations
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities

Opportunities

  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Innovation in non-alcoholic beverages
  • Acquisition of craft breweries or beverage brands
  • Partnerships with other beverage companies
  • Growth in the hard seltzer and ready-to-drink (RTD) categories

Threats

  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Increased competition from craft breweries and other beverage companies
  • Rising raw material costs
  • Stringent regulations on alcohol advertising and sales
  • Economic downturns affecting consumer spending

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BUD
  • HEINY
  • SAM

Competitive Landscape

Molson Coors benefits from its large scale and established brands but faces increasing competition from smaller craft breweries and new beverage categories. The company is adapting by diversifying its portfolio and investing in innovation.

Major Acquisitions

Clearly Kombucha

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion into the kombucha market and diversification of its beverage portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Molson Coors has experienced moderate growth in recent years, driven by acquisitions and organic growth in certain segments. Growth has been challenged by declining beer consumption in some markets.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary but generally project moderate revenue growth and improved profitability as Molson Coors diversifies its portfolio and optimizes its operations.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investment in the hard seltzer category (Topo Chico Hard Seltzer), expansion into non-alcoholic beverages, and cost-cutting programs.

Summary

Molson Coors is a large, established brewing company navigating a changing beverage landscape. While it has strong brands and a wide distribution network, it faces challenges from declining beer consumption and increased competition. Diversifying its portfolio into non-alcoholic beverages and emerging categories is critical to its future growth, though it must continue to optimize its costs to maintain profitability and shareholder value. Molson Coors has great distribution, however is slow in its portfolio innovation and needs to be more aggressive to grow its consumer reach.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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About Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Golden, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Gavin D. K. Hattersley
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Brewers
Full time employees 16800
Full time employees 16800

Molson Coors Beverage Company manufactures, markets, and sells beer and other malt beverage products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers flavored malt beverages including hard seltzers, craft, spirits, and ready to drink beverages. It provides its products under Arnold Palmer Spiked, Aspall Cider, Blue Moon, Beck's, Blue Run Spirits, Cobra, Corona Extra, Coors Original, Five Trail, Heineken, Leinenkugel's, Madri, Miller Genuine Draft, Molson Ultra, Peroni Nastro Azurro, Pilsner Urquell, Redd's, Sharp's, Simply Spiked, Sol, Staropramen, Stella Artois, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, ZOA Energy, and Vizzy Hard Seltzer above premium brands; Bergenbier, Borsodi, Burgasko, Caraiman, Carling, Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Jelen, Kamenitza, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian brands, Niksicko, and O"ujsko under the premium brands; and Branik, Icehouse, Keystone, Lowenbrau, Miller High Life, Milwaukee's Best, and Steel Reserve under the economy brands. The company was formerly known as Molson Coors Brewing Company and changed its name to Molson Coors Beverage Company in January 2020. Molson Coors Beverage Company was founded in 1774 and is based in Golden, Colorado.