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Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B(TAP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 11 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$42.23
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TAP

11/05/2026: TAP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Molson Coors is a well-established beverage company primarily focused on brewing and selling iconic beer brands like Coors Light and Miller Lite. Its main strength lies in its extensive scale, distribution reach, and a portfolio of brands with significant consumer heritage. The company's primary growth story is its ongoing pivot toward higher-margin premium products and 'beyond beer' categories such as ready-to-drink cocktails. Key risks include intense competition from global brewers, the long-term decline in core lager consumption, and high debt levels. The stock may best suit value and dividend-oriented investors, while stakeholders should monitor successful execution of its premiumization and diversification strategies.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company operates in a mature, slow-growth industry rather than a high-growth sector.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on successful brand revitalization and favorable quarterly performance trends.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuation multiples that reflect its status as an established, cash-generative consumer staples company.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company provides a consistent dividend yield, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveAs a large-cap consumer staple, the stock typically exhibits lower relative volatility than high-growth technology sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumMarket sentiment toward consumer staples can shift based on economic outlooks.
Valuation riskLowThe stock is generally priced based on long-term cash flow expectations rather than speculative growth.
Competition risk (Brewing)HighFierce competition from global beer giants and shifts toward spirits threaten market share.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company has strong, entrenched brands with significant scale advantages.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend sustainability is tied to the company's ability to maintain stable margins in a changing consumer landscape.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful brand rejuvenation and shifting toward premium products require precise operational execution.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16.84%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TAP receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TAP has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 9.6%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-290.6%), slightly negative revenue growth (-4.2%), weak profitability (net margin -19.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TAP's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.1B (9.6% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
TAP's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -4.2% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-290.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-13.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 109.6% and approximately 89.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 12.78% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dodge & Cox 10.23%
BlackRock Inc 6.52%
AQR Capital Management LLC 5.96%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.70%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.56%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TAP generates approximately $376 of gross profit, $-210 of operating income, and $96 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.42%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TAP has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 43.62
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 43.62
Volume (30-day avg) 3.3M shares
Beta 0.45
52 Weeks Range 35.52 - 53.00
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 35.52 - 53.00
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.54%
Basic EPS (TTM) -11.64

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
North America BeerProduction and sale of Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Molson Canadian.This is the primary engine of the company, generating the bulk of its revenue and cash flow.
International OperationsOperations in Europe and other regions focusing on local and global brands like Staropramen.This provides geographic diversification and exposure to different consumer habits outside North America.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 1.47
Actual 1.46

Profitability

Profit Margin -20.81%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.79%
Return on Equity (TTM) -19.47%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 7.7
Enterprise Value 13.39B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73
Enterprise Value 13.39B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.21
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.31
Shares Outstanding 174.12M
Shares Floating 156.19M
Shares Outstanding 174.12M
Shares Floating 156.19M
Percent Insiders 12.78
Percent Institutions 109.64

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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