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Heineken 2026 financial results

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Heineken reported its first‑half 2026 results on 3 August, showing net revenue of €17.6 billion, €14.83 billion and operating profit of €2.13 €2.17 billion and on a 55‑basis‑point margin BEA basis, a 6.7 % organic increase. Earnings per share Total beer volume rose 11.6% 1.6 % to 142.8 million hl, driven by a 5.3 % gain for the Heineken brand and a 23.2 % jump in licensed volume. Premium volumes were up 6 % and non‑alcoholic/low‑alcohol drinks grew 12 %. The company cut roughly 3,000 full‑time positions as part of its EverGreen 2030 transformation, keeping cost‑saving targets of €400‑€500 million on track. Free operating cash flow remained strong, enabling reached €1.4 billion and the continuation second tranche of a the €1.5 billion share‑buyback programme. In the second €750 million tranche programme remains on schedule, with an interim dividend of €0.76 per share. Strong performance was noted in Spain, the company repurchased about 5.4 million shares for €380 million. United Kingdom and Brazil. Two days later, on 5 August, Heineken announced earnings that beat analyst forecasts, driven by 2.7% 2.7 % autonomous growth, growth and especially strong volume in Vietnam. It reaffirmed its 2026 outlook with expected €400‑500 million in cost savings and outlook, disclosed a pending €40 million refund of U.S. import duties after a Supreme Court ruling. The firm also ruling, and named Brazilian executive Rafael Oliveira as its new CEO, to take over on effective 1 October. The situation therefore moves from reporting solid half‑year performance and share‑buyback progress to confirming full‑year guidance, securing tariff refunds, and announcing a leadership transition.

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