Molson Coors Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Molson Coors reported a 14.2% increase in net sales and a 102.5% increase in non-GAAP diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2021. The company issued 2022 guidance for top and bottom-line growth, continuing to deliver on its revitalization plan and premiumizing its portfolio. The Board of Directors also raised the quarterly dividend by 12% to $0.38 per share.
Net sales increased 14.2% reported and 13.7% in constant currency.
U.S. GAAP net income attributable to Molson Coors Beverage Company was $80.0 million, $0.37 per share on a diluted basis.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.81 per share increased 102.5%.
Underlying (Non-GAAP) EBITDA of $457.3 million increased 21.9% in constant currency.
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Forward Guidance
Molson Coors expects to achieve the following targets for full year 2022 despite the inherent uncertainties that exist with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the global supply chain:
Positive Outlook
- Net sales: mid single-digit increase versus 2021 on a constant currency basis.
- Underlying income (loss) before income taxes: high single-digit increase compared to 2021 on a constant currency basis.
- Deleverage: We expect to achieve a net debt to underlying EBITDA ratio below 3.0x by the end of 2022.
- Underlying free cash flow: $1.0 billion, plus or minus 10%.
- Underlying depreciation and amortization: approximately $750 million, plus or minus 5%.
Challenges Ahead
- the inherent uncertainties that exist with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
- the global supply chain