Equity Profile

CCU

CompaÃ±Ãa CervecerÃas Unidas S.A.

Consumer StaplesBrewers$2.0B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2018After Close1:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) is a major player in the brewing industry, primarily operating in Latin America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding how well CCU is expanding its market presence and meeting consumer demand.

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

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CCU Q2-2018 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) is a major player in the brewing industry, primarily operating in Latin America. The company produces and distributes a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, making it a significant part of the consumer staples sector, which is often less volatile during economic downturns.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-7.34%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.31%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, CCU reported an EPS of $307.10, but did not provide revenue estimates. The stock saw a slight increase of 0.31% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about CCU's upcoming earnings report, especially given the company's historical performance. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty.

Bull Case

If CCU can show strong revenue growth and improved market share, it could signal a robust recovery and attract more investors.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining market share, it could lead to a negative reaction from the market.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported revenue for Q2-2018?

Revenue figures are critical for assessing the company's growth trajectory and market demand.

How has CCU's market share changed in the last quarter?

Understanding market share dynamics can provide insights into competitive positioning and consumer preferences.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating CCU's ability to capture market share in emerging markets, which could lead to stronger-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing in a significant move of 22.92%, indicating heightened expectations.

The historical average move of 0.62% suggests that the current options pricing is rich compared to past performance.

Key Risk

If CCU reports a significant increase in market share, it could challenge the current cautious consensus.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is pivotal as it will indicate CCU's ability to navigate market challenges and capitalize on consumer trends.

Bull Confirmed If

A revenue growth rate of over 5% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in market share or negative revenue growth would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±22.92%

Historical Avg

±0.6%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±22.9% while CCU has averaged ±0.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

35.7%

Calls (5K)P/C Ratio: 1.12Puts (0)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 9 of 27 (33%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Staples in the last 2 years. 18 of 27 (67%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.7% (modestly positive historical bias).

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

13.85%

of float

Insider

0.00%

of float

Holders

100

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
15,915,910 sh · $182.2M
8.61%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CCU beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.07% based on past performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see a muted reaction as investors weigh future guidance.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 1.19%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on revenue growth compared to previous quarters.
2Insights into market share changes and competitive positioning.
3Any commentary on consumer trends affecting sales.
4Updates on new product launches or marketing strategies.
5Management's outlook for the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) is a major player in the brewing industry, primarily operating in Latin America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for understanding how well CCU is expanding its market presence and meeting consumer demand.

N/A

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CCU Q2-2018 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-7.34%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.31%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, CCU reported an EPS of $307.10, but did not provide revenue estimates. The stock saw a slight increase of 0.31% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about CCU's upcoming earnings report, especially given the company's historical performance. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty.

Bull Case

If CCU can show strong revenue growth and improved market share, it could signal a robust recovery and attract more investors.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining market share, it could lead to a negative reaction from the market.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported revenue for Q2-2018?

Revenue figures are critical for assessing the company's growth trajectory and market demand.

How has CCU's market share changed in the last quarter?

Understanding market share dynamics can provide insights into competitive positioning and consumer preferences.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating CCU's ability to capture market share in emerging markets, which could lead to stronger-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing in a significant move of 22.92%, indicating heightened expectations.

The historical average move of 0.62% suggests that the current options pricing is rich compared to past performance.

Key Risk

If CCU reports a significant increase in market share, it could challenge the current cautious consensus.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is pivotal as it will indicate CCU's ability to navigate market challenges and capitalize on consumer trends.

Bull Confirmed If

A revenue growth rate of over 5% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in market share or negative revenue growth would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±22.92%

Historical Avg

±0.6%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±22.9% while CCU has averaged ±0.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

35.7%

Calls (5K)P/C Ratio: 1.12Puts (0)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 9 of 27 (33%)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

13.85%

of float

Insider

0.00%

of float

Holders

100

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
15,915,910 sh · $182.2M
8.61%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CCU beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.07% based on past performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see a muted reaction as investors weigh future guidance.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 1.19%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on revenue growth compared to previous quarters.
2Insights into market share changes and competitive positioning.
3Any commentary on consumer trends affecting sales.
4Updates on new product launches or marketing strategies.
5Management's outlook for the upcoming quarters.