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CCU

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A.

CCU

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. • NYSE
$13.38 ▲ 0.75% (+0.10)
Market Cap $2.47 B
52w High $15.75
52w Low $11.06
Dividend Yield 0.32%
P/E 16.73
Volume 51.65K
Outstanding Shares 184.75M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $658.628B ▲ $239.357B ▼ $15.496B ▲ 2.353% ▲ $83.88 ▲ $28.712B ▲
Q2-2025 $579.914B ▼ $263.637B ▼ $-11.218B ▼ -1.934% ▼ $-60.8 ▼ $13.54B ▼
Q1-2025 $817.671B ▼ $297.743B ▼ $57.778B ▼ 7.066% ▼ $297.54 ▼ $85.955B ▼
Q4-2024 $968.078B ▲ $316.96B ▲ $74.153B ▲ 7.66% ▲ $401.36 ▲ $189.189B ▲
Q3-2024 $665.823B $258.968B $29.548B 4.438% $159.94 $41.247B

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $498.785B ▼ $3.598T ▲ $1.977T ▲ $1.481T ▲
Q2-2025 $511.26B ▼ $3.513T ▼ $1.903T ▼ $1.477T ▼
Q1-2025 $772.326B ▲ $3.914T ▼ $2.238T ▼ $1.535T ▲
Q4-2024 $707.945B ▲ $3.99T ▲ $2.317T ▲ $1.525T ▲
Q3-2024 $600.083B $3.659T $2.136T $1.413T

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $16.149M ▲ $16.444M ▲ $-53.547M ▲ $14.972M ▲ $-28.992M ▲ $0 ▲
Q2-2025 $-11.218B ▼ $-32.261B ▼ $-37.401B ▼ $-178.877B ▼ $-260.175B ▼ $-65.094B ▼
Q1-2025 $57.778B ▼ $130.43B ▼ $-28.078B ▲ $-10.159B ▲ $64.312B ▼ $101.92B ▼
Q4-2024 $74.153B ▲ $154.163B ▲ $-40.286B ▼ $-57.86B ▼ $107.844B ▲ $112.584B ▲
Q3-2024 $29.548B $46.67B $-32.734B $-22.73B $-37.26B $12.099B

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement CCU’s income statement shows a business that has grown meaningfully over the last five years, with sales now well above pre‑pandemic levels. Profitability dipped in the middle of the period, likely from cost inflation and regional volatility, but operating profit and EBITDA have recovered and are trending upward again. Net income has been somewhat bumpy year to year, but over time has moved higher, suggesting the core business is resilient even through economic swings. Overall, the company looks like a mature, profitable beverage group that is back on a growth and margin‑rebuilding path.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet has expanded steadily, with total assets and shareholders’ equity both rising over time, which points to a larger and more established platform. Cash reserves have increased noticeably, giving CCU more flexibility to manage shocks or fund investments. Debt levels, however, have climbed sharply compared with earlier years, meaning the company is now more leveraged and more sensitive to interest rates and currency movements. The capital structure still appears balanced, but ongoing attention to debt management will be important if regional conditions turn tougher.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Underlying cash generation from the business is solid and consistent, with operating cash flow comfortably positive throughout the period. Free cash flow has been positive in most years, turning temporarily negative only when the company stepped up investment spending, which suggests that periods of weaker free cash flow have been driven by choice rather than distress. Capital spending has remained meaningful but controlled, indicating a focus on maintaining and upgrading the asset base without overextending. Overall, the cash profile supports continued investment and dividends, as long as leverage is monitored carefully.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge CCU enjoys a strong competitive position built on leading local brands, a very broad beverage portfolio, and deep distribution reach across Chile and neighboring markets. Its partnerships with global players like Heineken and PepsiCo reinforce its lineup and help keep shelves filled with recognizable products across many categories. The company’s presence in beer, soft drinks, water, wine, and spirits allows it to serve many consumer occasions and retailers with a single platform, which is hard for smaller rivals to match. The main structural risk is concentration in Chile and Argentina, where economic volatility, regulation, and currency swings can affect demand and profitability.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation at CCU is focused less on classic lab R&D and more on sustainability, efficiency, and new product concepts. The company has made large strides in cutting emissions and water use, and is pushing hard into recycled and reusable packaging, which can both lower long‑term costs and strengthen its image with customers and regulators. It is also experimenting with low and no‑alcohol drinks, premium offerings, and a growing digital ecosystem that includes loyalty programs and e‑commerce channels. These initiatives suggest a management team trying to stay ahead of consumer trends and future environmental rules, rather than reacting late.

Summary

CCU looks like a solid, established Latin American beverage group with growing scale, improving profitability, and a strong portfolio of brands supported by powerful partnerships and distribution. Its financials show a business that has largely digested past shocks and is reinvesting for the next phase of growth, while still generating healthy cash. Rising debt and concentration in volatile regional markets are the key risk factors and could weigh on results if macro conditions worsen. At the same time, CCU’s push into sustainability, digital capabilities, and premium and low‑alcohol products offers multiple avenues for long‑term value creation if execution remains disciplined.