Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 06:12 AM
UNITED BREWERIES Q2 EBITDA +59.4%; Net Loss Widens
AI Summary
UNITED BREWERIES COMPANY, INC. (CCU) announced its second quarter 2026 results, reporting a 4.8% increase in net sales to CLP 607,801 million and a significant 59.4% expansion in EBITDA to CLP 31,591 million. However, the company's net income recorded a larger loss of CLP 20,712 million, compared to a loss of CLP 11,218 million in 2Q25, partly due to a CLP 6,068 million impairment loss related to Bolivia. The Chile operating segment showed strong performance with a 26.2% EBITDA increase, while the Wine segment faced challenges with a 61.9% EBITDA decrease. CCU also acquired the remaining 49.9% equity interest in Aguas CCU-Nestlé Chile S.A., achieving 100% ownership.
Key Highlights
- Net sales increased 4.8% to CLP 607,801 million.
- EBITDA grew 59.4% to CLP 31,591 million.
- Net income recorded a loss of CLP 20,712 million, an 84.6% increase in loss.
- Chile Operating segment EBITDA increased 26.2%, with volumes up 2.5%.
- International Business Operating segment EBITDA loss reduced by 25.8%.
- Wine Operating segment EBITDA decreased 61.9%, with volumes down 13.7%.
- Acquired 49.9% equity interest in Aguas CCU-Nestlé Chile S.A., reaching 100% ownership.
- Incurred CLP 6,068 million impairment loss related to Bolivia.
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