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Molson Coors Beverage Overview
Molson Coors Beverage Company ((TAP - Free Report) ), formerly known as Molson Coors Brewing Company, was formed by the merger of Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Co. in February 2005. The Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock is a global manufacturer and seller of beer and other beverage products boasting an impressive and diverse portfolio of owned and partner brands. These core brands include Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Ozujsko. TAP’s premium brands include Madri Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon, Belgian White, and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy. Molson Coors crafts high-quality, innovative products with the aim of delighting the world’s beer drinkers, thus aiming to become the first choice for its consumers. Its largest markets are the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Coors Faces Troubling Drinking Trends
Amid new health-conscious trends, the number of US adults who don’t drink is at modern-day lows. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 54% of US adults drink, down from more than 60% in 2023. In addition, lower-income consumers who have been disproportionately impacted by inflation and weaker consumer confidence have purchased less beer, a shift seen throughout the category. As a result, TAP’s revenues are slated to be stagnant over the next two years, with no obvious light at the end of the tunnel.
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Aluminum Cost Shock
On the cost side, Molson Coors is absorbing a sharp spike in aluminum costs. The Midwest Premium, a key component of aluminum pricing, surged by more than 180% since January 2025, reaching levels the company had not anticipated. This increase is expected to add $40-$55 million in incremental costs in 2025 alone. Unlike other commodities, the Midwest Premium is particularly difficult and expensive to hedge, leaving Molson Coors more exposed to volatility.
TAP Exhibits Relative Price Weakness
TAP shares are -8.2% over the past three years, dramatically underperforming the S&P 500’s 73.7% gains.
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Bottom Line
Molson Coors faces a complex blend of evolving consumer trends, higher aluminum costs, and macroeconomic headwinds.
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Molson Coors Beverage Overview
Molson Coors Beverage Company ((TAP - Free Report) ), formerly known as Molson Coors Brewing Company, was formed by the merger of Molson Inc. and Adolph Coors Co. in February 2005. The Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock is a global manufacturer and seller of beer and other beverage products boasting an impressive and diverse portfolio of owned and partner brands. These core brands include Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Ozujsko. TAP’s premium brands include Madri Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon, Belgian White, and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy. Molson Coors crafts high-quality, innovative products with the aim of delighting the world’s beer drinkers, thus aiming to become the first choice for its consumers. Its largest markets are the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Coors Faces Troubling Drinking Trends
Amid new health-conscious trends, the number of US adults who don’t drink is at modern-day lows. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 54% of US adults drink, down from more than 60% in 2023. In addition, lower-income consumers who have been disproportionately impacted by inflation and weaker consumer confidence have purchased less beer, a shift seen throughout the category. As a result, TAP’s revenues are slated to be stagnant over the next two years, with no obvious light at the end of the tunnel.
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Aluminum Cost Shock
On the cost side, Molson Coors is absorbing a sharp spike in aluminum costs. The Midwest Premium, a key component of aluminum pricing, surged by more than 180% since January 2025, reaching levels the company had not anticipated. This increase is expected to add $40-$55 million in incremental costs in 2025 alone. Unlike other commodities, the Midwest Premium is particularly difficult and expensive to hedge, leaving Molson Coors more exposed to volatility.
TAP Exhibits Relative Price Weakness
TAP shares are -8.2% over the past three years, dramatically underperforming the S&P 500’s 73.7% gains.
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Bottom Line
Molson Coors faces a complex blend of evolving consumer trends, higher aluminum costs, and macroeconomic headwinds.