Arca Continental (AC) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Sequential improvements in operating performance, volume, and value share gains across most markets despite a complex environment with geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and volatile conditions.

• Focus on prudent, long-term management, disciplined execution, and fundamentals within control.

• Digital transformation and revenue management strategies contributed to resilience and growth.

• Net sales and EBITDA remained flat year-over-year, while net income declined due to higher financing costs and taxes.

• U.S. operations showed strong local currency growth, offsetting pressures in Mexico from higher excise taxes.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenues increased 0.2% to MXN 57.1 billion; currency-neutral revenue up 8.8% year-over-year.

• Gross profit rose 1.4% to MXN 26.8 billion; gross margin expanded 60 bps to 46.9%.

• EBITDA reached MXN 10.6 billion, down 0.2% year-over-year; currency-neutral EBITDA up 7.4%; EBITDA margin stable at 18.6%.

• Net income decreased 8.5% to MXN 3.8 billion, margin contracted 70 bps to 6.6%.

• Net operating cash flow: MXN 8.08 billion; CAPEX: MXN 2.14 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• Cautiously positive outlook for the year, maintaining mid-single-digit FX-neutral sales growth guidance.

• Expectation of building cost pressures throughout the year, with continued focus on operational discipline and profitability.

• No change to guidance until further quarters confirm trends.

• Focus remains on profitable growth, affordability strategies, and digital tools to drive long-term value.

• Continued emphasis on commercial capability strengthening and financial discipline.