Ambev Reports Mixed FY25 Results with Volume Declines, Higher COGS Outlook

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Ambev S.A. reported mixed full-year 2025 results, with organic net revenue up 4.0% and Normalized EBITDA up 5.6%, but consolidated volumes and operating cash flow declined. The company anticipates a 4.5% to 7.5% increase in Brazil Beer's Cash COGS per hectoliter for 2026.

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• Full Year 2025 Performance

  Organic Net Revenue grew 4.0% and Normalized EBITDA grew 5.6%, with Normalized EBITDA margin expanding 50 basis points to 33.4%.

• Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance

  Organic Net Revenue grew 4.8%, but Normalized EBITDA grew only 1.3%, and Normalized Profit declined 8.0% compared to the prior year.

• 2026 Cost Outlook

  The company anticipates a 4.5% to 7.5% increase in Cash COGS per hectoliter for its Brazil Beer business in 2026, indicating continued cost pressures.

• Volume and Cash Flow Declines

  Consolidated volumes declined 3.3% for the full year 2025 and 3.6% for the fourth quarter. Cash flow from operating activities decreased 6.3% for FY25 and 4.8% for 4Q25.

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This 6-K filing details Ambev's fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, presenting a mixed operational picture. While the company achieved organic net revenue growth of 4.0% and Normalized EBITDA growth of 5.6% for the full year, driven by pricing and premiumization, it faced challenges with declining consolidated volumes and a decrease in cash flow from operating activities. The outlook for 2026 indicates continued cost pressures, with an anticipated increase in Cash COGS per hectoliter for its Brazil Beer business. Investors will likely weigh the positive top-line and EBITDA growth against the volume and cash flow headwinds, as well as the forward-looking cost guidance. The significant capital returns to shareholders in 2025 are a positive signal of management's commitment to shareholder value.