Should I buy or sell Compañía Cervecerías Unidas stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CCU shares. View CCU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock price target for 2024?

4 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock. Their CCU share price targets range from $11.70 to $15.22. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $13.71 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CCU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CCU shares performed in 2024?

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock was trading at $12.54 at the start of the year. Since then, CCU stock has decreased by 5.3% and is now trading at $11.87. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Compañía Cervecerías Unidas?

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 256,200 shares, an increase of 49.5% from the March 15th total of 171,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 162,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days. View Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' Short Interest .

When is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our CCU earnings forecast .

How were Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' earnings last quarter?

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (NYSE:CCU) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $639.60 million for the quarter. Compañía Cervecerías Unidas had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.16% and a net margin of 3.98%.

How often does Compañía Cervecerías Unidas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas?

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas announced a Semi-Annual dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $0.102 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for CCU .

Is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas a good dividend stock?

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (NYSE:CCU) pays an annual dividend of $0.15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%. The dividend payout ratio is 22.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CCU will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CCU .

What ETFs hold Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (NYSE:CCU) stock in their portfolio include B.A.D. Etf (BAD) . Alpha Architect Freedom 100 Emerging Market ETF (FRDM) .

What other stocks do shareholders of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Compañía Cervecerías Unidas investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , Baidu (BIDU) , Gilead Sciences (GILD) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Ford Motor (F) and General Motors (GM) .

How do I buy shares of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas?

Shares of CCU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

NYSE:CCU

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$11.93

+0.30 (+2.58%)

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$17.74

Volume: 118,167 shs
Average Volume: 166,970 shs
Market Capitalization: $2.16 billion

P/E Ratio: 18.08
Dividend Yield: 1.26%
Price Target: $13.71

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Compañía Cervecerías Unidas MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 15.5% Upside
$13.71 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 18.82%
From $0.85 to $1.01 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.61 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

81st out of 135 stocks

Malt Beverages Industry

4th out of 4 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Compañía Cervecerías Unidas has recently increased by 49.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas pays a meaningful dividend of 1.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas is 22.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.85% next year. This indicates that Compañía Cervecerías Unidas will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for CCU.

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
1 people have searched for CCU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Compañía Cervecerías Unidas to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 8.40% of the stock of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 24.07% of the stock of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas is held by institutions.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas are expected to grow by 18.82% in the coming year, from $0.85 to $1.01 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas is 17.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.99.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas is 17.99, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 17.37.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas has a PEG Ratio of 0.67. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas has a P/B Ratio of 1.37. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Compañía Cervecerías Unidas Stock (NYSE:CCU)

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. operates as a beverage company in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The company operates through three segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. It produces and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer under proprietary and licensed brands, as well as distributes Pernod Ricard products in non-supermarket retail stores. The company also produces and sells non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, nectars and juices, sports and energy drinks, and ice tea; and mineral, purified, and flavored bottled water, as well as ready-to-mix products with instant powder drinks. In addition, it is involved in the production and distribution of pisco, cocktails, rum, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin, and cider. The company serves small and medium-sized retail outlets; retail establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, and bars; wholesalers; and supermarket chains. It also exports its products to Europe, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Asia, Oceania, and internationally. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Santiago, Chile. Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. is a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.

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CCU Stock News Headlines

April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (NYSE:CCU) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $12.06

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April 3, 2024 | msn.com

New CCU program to offer financial education to students & athletes

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April 2, 2024 | msn.com

CCU to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month with series of campus events

March 16, 2024 | msn.com

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“Alianza Retornable”: CCU y sus emblemáticas cervezas lanzan innovadora propuesta para impulsar el consumo retornable

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

CCU officially announces new men’s basketball coach

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

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March 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (NYSE:CCU) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 28, 2024 | sfgate.com

Cervecerias Unidas: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 27, 2024 | msn.com

CCU redujo ganancias en 10,6% durante 2023 debido a menores ingresos por precios y volúmenes

February 26, 2024 | msn.com

Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. Q4 Earnings Preview

February 23, 2024 | money.usnews.com

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February 16, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

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February 9, 2024 | msn.com

HCFR: Gas leak near CCU secured, shelter in place lifted

February 9, 2024 | msn.com

Fire crews on scene of a gas leak near CCU campus, university says

February 6, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Compania Cervecerias Unidas: Strong Company Suffering From External Headwinds

February 1, 2024 | es.investing.com

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January 31, 2024 | msn.com

Assailants in ski masks robbed victims near CCU campus, police say

January 30, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

Nikki Haley says GOP primary race is ‘far from over,’ goes heavy on Trump attacks during CCU campaign stop

January 28, 2024 | msn.com

Police investigating robbery at apartment complex near CCU campus

January 19, 2024 | msn.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/27/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend: 4/23/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/07/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Malt beverages
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:CCU
Previous Symbol: NYSE:CU
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 888746
Web: www.ccu.cl
Phone: (562) 427-3000
Fax: 562-427-3333
Employees: 9,051
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $13.71
High Stock Price Target: $15.22
Low Stock Price Target: $11.70
Potential Upside/Downside: +17.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.66
Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.62
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.68
P/E Growth: 0.68
Net Income: $126.78 million
Net Margins: 3.98%
Pretax Margin: 4.02%
Return on Equity: 7.16%
Return on Assets: 2.89%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.95
Current Ratio: 2.33
Quick Ratio: 1.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $3.06 billion
Price / Sales: N/A
Cash Flow: $1.87 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.21
Book Value: $8.69 per share
Price / Book: 1.34

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: N/A
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $2.19 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.91

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Key Executives

Mr. Patricio Jottar Nasrallah (Age 61)
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Felipe Dubernet Azocar (Age 54)
CFO and Corporative Manager of Adm. & Finance
Claudio Las Heras
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Felipe Benavides (Age 48)
General Counsel
Mr. Antonio Cruz (Age 42)
Corporate Development Manager
Ms. Gabriela Ugalde (Age 58)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Barbara Wolff (Age 48)
Corporate & Sustainability Affairs Officer
Mr. Juan Boned (Age 53)
General Controller

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CCU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Compañía Cervecerías Unidas stock right now?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CCU shares.
View CCU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock price target for 2024?: 4 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock. Their CCU share price targets range from $11.70 to $15.22. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $13.71 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for CCU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CCU shares performed in 2024?: Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock was trading at $12.54 at the start of the year. Since then, CCU stock has decreased by 5.3% and is now trading at $11.87.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Compañía Cervecerías Unidas?: Compañía Cervecerías Unidas saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 256,200 shares, an increase of 49.5% from the March 15th total of 171,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 162,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days.
View Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' Short Interest.
When is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our CCU earnings forecast.
How were Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' earnings last quarter?: Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (NYSE:CCU) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $639.60 million for the quarter. Compañía Cervecerías Unidas had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.16% and a net margin of 3.98%.

How often does Compañía Cervecerías Unidas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Compañía Cervecerías Unidas?: Compañía Cervecerías Unidas announced a Semi-Annual dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $0.102 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 23rd.
Read our dividend analysis for CCU.
Is Compañía Cervecerías Unidas a good dividend stock?: Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (NYSE:CCU) pays an annual dividend of $0.15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%. The dividend payout ratio is 22.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CCU will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CCU.
What ETFs hold Compañía Cervecerías Unidas' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (NYSE:CCU) stock in their portfolio include B.A.D. Etf (BAD).Alpha Architect Freedom 100 Emerging Market ETF (FRDM).
What other stocks do shareholders of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Compañía Cervecerías Unidas investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Baidu (BIDU), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Walt Disney (DIS), Ford Motor (F) and General Motors (GM).
How do I buy shares of Compañía Cervecerías Unidas?: Shares of CCU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:CCU) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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