Molson Coors Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Molson Coors reported a strong fourth quarter and full year in 2023. Full year net sales grew 9.3% on a constant currency basis, while underlying income before income taxes increased 36.9% on a constant currency basis. The company achieved the highest reported top and bottom-line figures in its history.
Net sales increased 6.1% reported and 5.0% in constant currency.
U.S. GAAP income before income taxes of $165.5 million improved $729.6 million, primarily driven by lower non-cash impairment charges of $692.0 million.
Underlying income before income taxes of $345.8 million increased 2.1% in constant currency.
Americas brand volumes increased 6.7%, including an 8.5% increase in the U.S. driven by growth in our core brands, with Coors Light, Miller Lite and Coors Banquet each up double digits.
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Forward Guidance
Building off of the growth achieved in 2023, Molson Coors expects to achieve specific targets for the full year 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales: low single-digit increase versus 2023 on a constant currency basis.
- Underlying income (loss) before income taxes: mid single-digit increase compared to 2023 on a constant currency basis.
- Underlying earnings per share: mid single-digit increase compared to 2023.
- Capital Expenditures: $750 million incurred, plus or minus 5%.
- Underlying free cash flow: $1.2 billion, plus or minus 10%.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income