- Heineken announced an interim dividend of EUR 0.69 per share.
- The full-year outlook has been updated, with operating profit (beia) expected to grow organically by 4% to 8%.
- The Americas region showed strong operating profit improvement, especially in Brazil and Mexico, due to portfolio mix and major saving initiatives.
- The APAC region returned to growth, driven by strong performance in India and a stabilizing Vietnamese beer market.
- In Europe, Heineken gained market share in most markets and saw a slight increase in beer volumes compared to last year, despite poor weather in June.
- Premium beer volume grew by 5%, with the Heineken® brand leading the growth at 9%.
- Current analyst recommendations include 16 buys, 7 holds, and 2 sells.
A look at Heineken NV Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Heineken NV, a global producer and distributor of beverages, is positioned with moderate Smart Scores across various key factors. With a balanced overall outlook based on Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum scores all at a moderate level of 3, Heineken NV portrays stability and consistency in its performance. This suggests that the company is maintaining a steady trajectory in terms of its value, dividend payments, growth potential, resilience in the face of challenges, and momentum in the market.
Though not excelling in any particular factor, the consistent scoring across the board indicates a solid foundation for Heineken NV. Investors looking for a reliable and well-rounded investment option might find Heineken NV an appealing choice given its across-the-board average scores. As a company known for its production of beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks under various well-established brand names, Heineken NV‘s stable Smart Scores hint at a steady long-term outlook for the company in the ever-evolving beverage industry.
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