CCU - Compañía Cervecerías Unidas SA reported fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 net sales of CLP 853.4 billion (-11.8%), with consolidated volumes of 10.9 million hectoliters (+0.6%). Gross profit was CLP 392.6 billion (-15.2%) and EBIT was CLP 109.9 billion (-20.2%). EBITDA totaled CLP 151.2 billion (-17.2%) with an EBITDA margin of 17.7 (down 115 bps). Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent was CLP 55.1 billion (-25.7%), and earnings per share were CLP 149.1 (-25.7%). For the full year (FY) 2025, CCU - Compañía Cervecerías Unidas SA posted net sales of CLP 2.9 trillion (+0.2%), EBITDA of CLP 376.2 billion (-9.6%) with an EBITDA margin of 12.9 (down 139 bps), and net income attributable to equity holders of the parent of CLP 117.2 billion (-27.2%). Consolidated FY volumes were 36.2 million hectoliters (+7.3%). Net financial debt was CLP 762.4 billion and net financial debt/EBITDA was 2.03 as of December 31, 2025. By operating segment in Q4 2025, Chile net sales rose to CLP 575.4 billion (+5.5%) on volumes of 6.9 million hectoliters (+4.1%), and EBITDA increased to CLP 113.3 billion (+6.0%). International Business net sales were CLP 234.0 billion (-36.3%) with volumes of 3.7 million hectoliters (-4.6%), and EBITDA was CLP 40.4 billion (-44.5%). The Wine segment reported net sales of CLP 64.0 billion (-16.8%) with volumes of 0.3 million hectoliters (-9.7%), and EBITDA of CLP 6.7 billion (-45.2%). Management commentary highlighted that FY 2025 results reflected strength in the Chile segment alongside a challenging environment in Argentina and weaker performance in wine. Corporate and product updates cited progress on CCU’s 2025–2027 strategic plan, including integration in Paraguay of PepsiCo’s beverage portfolio and snacks distribution, double-digit growth in low-alcohol and ready-to-drink flavored products in Chile, and an expanded alliance with Nestlé to commercialize and distribute Nestlé and Starbucks coffee drinks with milk and dairy drinks with coffee. CCU also referenced ongoing industrial water consumption reduction initiatives and noted VSPT Wine Group recognition at the Drinks Business Green Awards 2025.
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