AU · rank #9 · 2026-07-27
HEIA
AMSTERDAM · EUR · $48.41B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.284 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.05 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 7 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $86.24 | +12.9% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +14.10% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.09 |
| Gross margin TTM | +37.0% |
| 52w high | $78.85 |
| Market cap (USD) | $48.41B |
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Summary
Heineken is the world’s second-largest brewer, leveraging global premium brands, extensive routes-to-market, and high-profile marketing sponsorships to distribute beer and cider globally.
Rationale
Strong Q1 2026 organic net revenue growth of 2.8% and reaffirmed 2026 operating profit growth guidance of 2–6% validate the quant model's 81.8% revision agreement and 12.8% analyst upside.
Material risks
- 1Slower structural beer demand globally could cause premium volume growth to stall, directly undermining the positive earnings revisions underpinning the analyst targets.
- 2Input cost volatility and the high marketing spend required to maintain premium brand equity could pressure the company’s 36.95% gross margin.
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