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Ambev Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary30 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Consolidated volumes grew 1.4% in 2Q26, led by strong beer growth in Brazil (+5.0%) and Central America & Caribbean (+5.4%), offsetting declines in Brazil NAB, LAS, and Canada.

  • Net revenue rose 6.1% year-over-year, with all business units contributing and net revenue per hectoliter up 4.6%.

  • Normalized EBITDA increased 8.9% year-over-year, with margin up 80 bps to 31.6%, driven by disciplined revenue and cost management.

  • Normalized profit rose 23.3% to R$3,492.7 million, and normalized EPS increased 24.2% to R$0.22.

  • Cash flow from operating activities surged 54.5% to R$4,711.4 million, supported by EBITDA growth and improved working capital.

Financial highlights

  • Net revenue: R$20,148.9 million (+6.1% organic growth year-over-year) in 2Q26.

  • Normalized EBITDA: R$6,376.7 million (+8.9% year-over-year), margin 31.6% (+80 bps).

  • Normalized profit: R$3,492.7 million (+23.3% year-over-year).

  • Gross margin: 51.9% in 2Q26, up 190 bps year-over-year.

  • Net financial expenses in 2Q26 were R$486 million, down ~50% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year guidance for Brazil Beer Cash COGS/hl (excluding marketplace) remains at a 4.5%–7.5% increase.

  • Management remains focused on disciplined execution and resource allocation amid a dynamic global geopolitical environment.

  • No guidance on industry volumes, but external drivers like population growth and income expected to support future growth.

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