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6. Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37 

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP), a global beer leader known for brands like Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Molson Canadian, is undergoing leadership changes and strategic diversification to navigate challenging market conditions.

Effective October 1, 2025, Rahul Goyal, former Chief Strategy Officer, will become President and CEO, succeeding Gavin Hattersley, who will remain as an advisor through year-end. Goyal’s 24-year tenure includes executive roles in technology, finance, and strategy, as well as leading the company’s push beyond traditional beer into nonalcoholic beverages and energy drinks.

Under Goyal’s “Beyond Beer” strategy, Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP) has expanded its portfolio through partnerships and acquisitions, including collaborations with Coca-Cola on Simply Spiked and Topo Chico Hard Seltzers, and purchases of ZOA energy drinks and Naked Life nonalcoholic cocktails. This approach aims to counter declining beer consumption by diversifying product offerings to align with evolving consumer preferences and health-conscious trends.

Recent results show a 1.6% decline in net sales, driven by softer volumes in the Americas and EMEA regions. The business continues to invest in modernizing North American breweries for efficiency and flexibility while maintaining strong cash flow management, reflecting a disciplined approach to financial health amid market pressures.

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