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Embotelladora Andina S.A.

AKO-B

Embotelladora Andina S.A. NYSE
$28.55 -2.73% (-0.80)

Market Cap $4.50 B
52w High $33.86
52w Low $18.61
Dividend Yield 4.54%
Frequency Irregular
P/E 15.03
Volume 6.07K
Outstanding Shares 157.76M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $951.68B $228.16B $97.09B 10.2% $644.67 $179.93B
Q3-2025 $800.36B $211.66B $57.18B 7.14% $345.18 $142.67B
Q2-2025 $738.15B $199.97B $37.23B 5.04% $235.8 $112.16B
Q1-2025 $888.18B $225.19B $79.22B 8.92% $502.2 $162B
Q4-2024 $1.01T $266.79B $99.68B 9.83% $105.3 $173.45B

What's going well?

Revenue and profits surged, with net income up 70% and EPS up 87%. Operating efficiency improved, and the company is generating much more profit per share thanks to a lower share count.

What's concerning?

Gross margins fell sharply, meaning costs are rising faster than sales. Negative 'other' items also dragged down earnings, and the business is spending heavily on overhead.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $343.5B $3.48T $2.28T $1.16T
Q3-2025 $282.83B $3.38T $2.21T $1.14T
Q2-2025 $207.58B $3.11T $2T $1.07T
Q1-2025 $209.34B $3.12T $2.05T $1.03T
Q4-2024 $321.38B $3.29T $2.28T $976.41B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has $344 billion in cash and short-term investments, more than enough to cover short-term debts. Equity is growing, and there’s a long history of profits, with a balanced mix of debt and shareholder funding.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Receivables are rising faster than usual, which could mean customers are paying slower. Goodwill is high, so if acquisitions underperform, there could be write-down risks.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $97.09B $199.09B $-116.73B $-60.88B $31.44B $121.02B
Q3-2025 $0 $90.03B $-81.37B $59.84B $75.64B $9.62B
Q2-2025 $37.23B $54.97B $-48.67B $-7.57B $-1.29B $7.11B
Q1-2025 $0 $101.71B $8.97B $-148.87B $-40.42B $37.33B
Q4-2024 $98.6B $138.99B $-79.94B $-27.8B $38.21B $349.5B

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company is producing enormous amounts of cash from its core business, with $199.1 billion in operating cash flow and $121.0 billion in free cash flow this quarter. It has a huge cash reserve and is able to pay massive dividends while still growing its cash pile.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash flow is volatile, with a huge jump this quarter compared to last. Capital spending is very high, and the reasons for such a large swing in cash generation are unclear without more detail.

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Embotelladora Andina S.A.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Embotelladora Andina combines solid financial performance with a strong strategic position. Over recent years it has delivered consistent growth in revenue and profits, gradually improved operating and net margins, and demonstrated strong cash generation from its core business. The balance sheet has become stronger, with rising retained earnings, improving equity, and better liquidity, even though debt remains an important part of the capital structure. Competitively, the company benefits from exclusive Coca‑Cola bottling rights in attractive Latin American markets, an extensive distribution network, and growing digital and analytical capabilities that improve efficiency and customer service.

! Risks

Key risks center on growth sustainability, leverage, and structural changes in the beverage industry. The recent dip in revenue and slight margin compression highlight that growth is not guaranteed and that competitive or macro pressures can emerge. Significant, if improving, debt levels leave the company sensitive to interest rates and refinancing conditions. Free cash flow has been volatile due to heavy investment cycles and rising dividends, which could constrain flexibility in tougher years. The business is also exposed to health‑driven shifts away from sugary drinks, regulatory actions on sugar and packaging, currency swings, and political and economic instability in its core Latin American markets, as well as ongoing dependence on its Coca‑Cola franchise agreements.

Outlook

Taken together, the outlook appears cautiously constructive. The company enters the next phase with record absolute profits, strong operating cash flow, a healthier liquidity position, and an entrenched competitive role in its territories. If it can reignite top‑line growth after the recent pause, maintain disciplined but sufficient investment in capacity and innovation, and continue to nudge leverage lower, its financial profile could keep improving. At the same time, long‑term success will depend on how effectively it shifts its portfolio toward healthier and more sustainable offerings, deepens its digital advantages, and navigates the cyclical and regulatory challenges inherent in its markets.