Molson Coors reported strong second-quarter results, marked by a 17.4% increase in net sales revenue. The company's revitalization plan and premiumization strategy drove growth, with above-premium brand volumes reaching record levels in the U.S. and Europe. Improved financial flexibility allowed for reinvestment in the business, balance sheet deleveraging, and reinstatement of a dividend.
Net sales revenue increased 17.4% reported and 13.7% in constant currency.
U.S. GAAP net income attributable to MCBC was $388.6 million, or $1.79 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.58 per share increased 1.9%.
Underlying EBITDA of $697.8 million decreased 1.3% in constant currency.
Molson Coors expects a mid-single digit increase in net sales revenue and approximately flat underlying EBITDA for the full year 2021 on a constant currency basis.