Heineken NV
| Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK | LOCK|^Fw | LOCK|yyN>Ll |
Heineken: Growth Is Encouraging Amid a Challenging Environment; 2024 Outlook Maintained
We maintain our EUR 100 fair value estimate for narrow-moat Heineken after the firm reported its third-quarter trading update, which was in line with our expectations. Management reiterated its 2024 organic profit growth outlook of 4%-8%, which is broadly in line with our estimates. Despite an unfavorable macroeconomic environment, we continue to maintain our view that the firm is well positioned to capitalize on long-term secular drivers in the brewing industry, including premiumization at scale, portfolio proliferation, and nonalcoholic beverages. Shares were up after the update was released, leaving the stock in 4-star territory.
