Embotelladora Andina (ANDINA-B) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
26 May, 2026Executive summary
Largest bottler in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and third largest in Brazil, with 946 million unit cases sold in FY2025 and revenues of ~$3.6 billion.
Consolidated sales volume reached 251.6 million unit cases, up 0.2% year-over-year, with transactions increasing 0.4% to 1,360.4 million.
Strong focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and operational efficiency, with a diversified beverage portfolio and high refillable packaging mix.
Investment grade ratings (BBB+/Baa1), robust financial position, and a committed, experienced management team.
Digital transformation accelerated, with 84.2% of net revenue generated through digital platforms, up 19 percentage points.
Financial highlights
FY2025 revenues reached ~$3,555 million, with adjusted EBITDA of ~$653 million and net income of ~$285 million.
Net sales rose 4.1% to CLP 924,263 million, operating income increased 12.2% to CLP 148,971 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew 12.8% to CLP 194,015 million.
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 18.4% in 1Q26, with a CAGR of 11.9% since 2020.
Free cash flow for 2025 was $272 million, and CAPEX was $171 million.
Dividend payout ratio for 2025 was 110%, with a dividend yield of 8.2% for Series A shares.
Outlook and guidance
Strategic focus on growth in NARTD and ARTD portfolios, digital transformation, and sustainability priorities through 2030.
Commitments include doubling female workforce participation, reducing GHG emissions by 42% (scope 1 & 2) and 25% (scope 3) by 2030, and increasing recycled content in PET bottles.
Management expects sequential improvements in Argentina volumes for the remainder of the year.
The company remains focused on operational efficiency and revenue management to offset cost pressures from oil price increases.
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