Beer

The world’s largest tequila producer, José Cuervo (NYSE: JOSE), successfully launched its long-awaited IPO Wednesday to join the ranks of public companies capitalizing on vice. On day one, the affectionately termed “sin stock” raised more than $900 million with an IPO...

Are you ready for some beer-stock related puns? According to Gadfly's Tara Lachapelle, Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE: SAM), the parent company behind the Sam Adams brand of beer, reported its third-quarter earnings results on Thursday, which were "brewtal" as its revenue is "falling flat." The...

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV (ADR) (NYSE: BUD), the $200-billion plus global beer giant, quietly bought a company called Northern Brewer for an undisclosed amount. According to Bloomberg, Northern Brewer is the largest supplier of do-it-yourself beer kits, allowing customers to make beer from scratch...

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), the parent company behind iconic alcoholic brands including Corona and other national brands, announced several notable updates to its M&A activity. First, the company reached an agreement to sell its Canadian wine business to the Ontario Teachers'...

Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE: SAM), the parent company behind Sam Adams and other craft brands, cautioned investors in a 10k filing that the legalization of marijuana could "adversely impact the demand for the Company's products." Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BF-B) (NYSE: BF-A), the parent company...

In recognition of National Beer Lover's Day (September 7), Benzinga researched The Drink Exchange technology, which relies on consumer behavior to price alcoholic drinks at a bar or restaurant establishment. Essentially, drink prices fluctuate based on real-time demand. Like the stock market...

Craft beer is bigger than ever in the United States. It's a $22.3 billion market and holds 12 percent of the total market share of the beer industry. While the craft market continues to grow, we have yet to see an individual craft beer crack the 10 in Bevnet U.S. Domestic Beer Sales....

In a developing story, the mega-brew merger deal between Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (ADR) (NYSE: BUD) and SABMiller plc (ADR) (OTC: SBMRY) has been halted temporarily. Beer stocks are down sharply from the news after a report came out instructing SABMiller to halt its integration with Anheuser Busch...

Unfortunately for investors, it may be much easier these days to find a good beer than to find a good beer stock. According to Citi analyst Wendy Nicholson, U.S. consumers are drinking more wine and spirits, which has put pressure on the beer business. Craft beer has been a strong growth segment in...

Just when it looked like things couldn’t get much worse for economically-ravaged Venezuela, residents may no longer be able to drown their sorrows. Empresas Polar SA, maker of 80 percent of the beer consumed in Venezuela, is shutting down its last plant this Friday. The company said the...

Jefferies’ survey of U.S. beer distributors, who represent less than 5 percent of beer volumes, indicated flattish industry volumes, rational pricing in total beer, signs of slowing in crafts and continuing declines in cider. Jefferies’ Kevin Grundy maintained a Hold rating on...

In a report published Tuesday, Pablo Zuanic of Susquehanna Financial Group issued price target changes on shares four beverage companies: Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP), Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) and SodaStream International Ltd (NASDAQ: SODA)...