Heineken Beats Q1 Revenue Forecasts, Keeps 2026 Outlook Despite Beer Volume Dip
Heineken stuck to its full-year profit forecast Thursday, reporting a 2.8% gain in first-quarter organic net revenue—beating analyst estimates, even with currency shifts and deals filtered out. Still, beer volumes slipped 0.8%, landing just below projections. Shares dropped almost 3% at the open. This update lands as investors weigh whether Heineken can revive its growth following a sluggish 2025, all before CEO Dolf van den Brink’s scheduled departure on May 31. Back in February, the brewer announced plans to slash as many as 6,000 jobs. Thursday’s statement, though, left the question of van den Brink’s replacement unanswered.