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AU · rank #8 · 2026-07-24
HEIA
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $47.85B (USD)
SignalStrong Buy5.2strength 5.2 / 10
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.387 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.05 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 7 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $86.24 | +13.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +15.45% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.09 |
| Gross margin TTM | +37.0% |
| 52w high | $78.85 |
| Market cap (USD) | $47.85B |
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Summary
Heineken is a leading global brewer focused on premium, mainstream, and low-alcohol brands, leveraging strong brand equity, global scale, and route-to-market distribution.
Rationale
Strong premium brand momentum and confirmed 2026 organic operating profit guidance validate the high analyst agreement of 81.8% on positive EPS revisions and a 13.9% upside target.
Material risks
- 1Consumer downtrading and persistent beer volume declines in mature European and American markets could structurally cap the premiumization-led margin expansion strategy.
- 2Significant emerging market exposure leaves reported revenue and earnings highly vulnerable to negative foreign currency translation, which caused a €182 million drag in Q1 2026.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.
OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed