Molson Coors reported a net sales increase of 5.9% and an underlying income before income taxes increase of 83% on a constant currency basis for the first quarter of 2023. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2023 guidance, expecting continued growth while navigating global inflationary pressures.
Net sales increased 5.9% reported and 8.2% in constant currency, primarily due to positive net pricing and favorable sales mix.
U.S. GAAP income before income taxes declined 41.3% reported and 45.3% in constant currency.
Underlying income before income taxes improved 82.8% in constant currency.
Underlying diluted EPS of $0.54 per share increased 86.2%.
Molson Coors expects to achieve key financial targets for full year 2023, but inherent uncertainties still exist with beer industry softness and the impacts of continued global inflationary cost pressures.