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Molson Coors reported Q2 2026 volume pressure tied to an energy and inflation shock after conflict in Iran, plus stronger promotions and geopolitical uncertainty in EMEA and APAC. The company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance, citing improving U.S. industry volumes, 1% to 2% annual U.S. price increases, and Midwest Premium aluminum COGS above $130 million, partly hedged. It also outlined a $450 million cost-savings plan and Atomic Brands integration.

Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) shares rose 2.3% and are up about 12% over a month. For the June quarter, revenue was $3.10b and basic EPS $1.24. Net income fell to $231.7m from $428.7m, and trailing 12-month net income shifted to a $2.31b loss. The article weighs premium and Beyond Beer growth against margin pressure, cost pressure, and reaffirmed guidance.

Asian markets were mixed after Wall Street slipped and oil rebounded. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.3%, South Korea’s Kospi dropped 0.8%, and Taiwan’s Taiex fell 0.4%, while China’s Shanghai Composite rose 0.8% on July export growth of about 24%. Brent rose to $83.78 (+1.6%). U.S. earnings moves included Warner Bros. Discovery (+1.7%) and Honeywell (-23.2%).

Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) reported Q2 results. Net sales were just under $3.1 billion, down 3% year over year, with brand volume down nearly 5%. Adjusted net income fell to just under $279 million, or $1.58 per share, below the prior year. The company said headwinds included higher commodity costs and kept 2026 guidance, expecting net sales 1% lower to 1% higher and adjusted EPS down 11% to 15%.

Wall Street slipped as oil rose and companies reported earnings. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Dow 0.9%, and the Nasdaq 0.1%. ASX futures pointed to a flat open. Warner Bros. Discovery gained 1.7% and Molson Coors 1.3% on results ahead of forecasts, while Honeywell Aerospace fell 23.2% and AppLovin dropped 19.7%. SpaceX rose 6.1% after a lockup expiry; Brent rose 3.9% to $82.55.

US stocks slipped in afternoon trading as oil prices rose and more companies reported earnings. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Dow dropped 0.7%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.2%. Warner Bros. Discovery and Molson Coors rose on results, while Honeywell Aerospace and AppLovin fell. Brent crude rose 4.3% to $82.88.

Molson Coors Beverage Co reported Q2 sales of US$3.1bn, down 3.6% year over year, after flat Q1. First-half sales fell 2.1% to US$5.45bn. Volumes declined 4.8%, with Americas down 5.3% and EMEA and APAC down 3.4%. The company cited heightened global macroeconomic headwinds.

Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP) reported Q2 FY2026 results with constant-currency net sales down 3.6%, underlying pre-tax income down 27.8%, and underlying diluted EPS down 22.9%. Management cited a U.S. energy and inflation shock tied to the Iran conflict and weaker EMEA/APAC volumes. Midwest premium costs rose about $40 million in Q2 and are now expected above $130 million for 2026. Guidance was reaffirmed.

Molson Coors reported Q2 2026 results with underlying pre-tax income down 27.8% and diluted EPS down 22.9% year over year, while net sales fell 3.6% in constant currency. Management cited Iran-related energy and aluminum cost pressure, including about $40M added Midwest premium aluminum costs in the quarter, and reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance.

US stocks traded mixed Thursday as earnings from multiple sectors rolled in. The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, the Dow fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.4%. Warner Bros. Discovery gained 1.3% on results above expectations, while Honeywell Aerospace fell 21.3% and AppLovin dropped 19.3%. SpaceX rose 2.5% as a lockup expired; Brent crude rose 2.2% to $81.23.