Arca Continental. de (AC *) Stock Overview
Produces, distributes, and sells soft drinks in Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, the United States, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
AC * Community Fair Values
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Analyst Price Targets
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | Mex$217.84 |
| 52 Week High | Mex$231.00 |
| 52 Week Low | Mex$175.48 |
| Beta | 0.059 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.13% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.33% |
| 1 Year Change | 7.14% |
| 3 Year Change | 21.62% |
| 5 Year Change | 92.92% |
| Change since IPO | 879.94% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 15
AC *: Fair Value View Weighs Mixed Rating Shifts And Execution Uncertainty
Analysts have raised their MX$ fair value estimate for Arca Continental from MX$229.50 to approximately MX$235.39, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent target changes from firms including Barclays, Itau BBA and UBS. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have lifted their MX$ price targets, signaling increased confidence that Arca Continental can support a slightly higher valuation based on updated revenue and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 04
AC *: Fair Value View Balances Mixed Rating Shifts With Execution Risk
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Arca Continental up by MX$1.5 to MX$229.5. This reflects a balance between recent mixed price target revisions and slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Arca Continental points to a mixed but measured stance, with some analysts trimming targets and others taking a more constructive view.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 15
AC *: Fair Value View Weighs Mixed Rating Shifts And Execution Uncertainty
Analysts have raised their MX$ fair value estimate for Arca Continental from MX$229.50 to approximately MX$235.39, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent target changes from firms including Barclays, Itau BBA and UBS. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have lifted their MX$ price targets, signaling increased confidence that Arca Continental can support a slightly higher valuation based on updated revenue and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 04
AC *: Fair Value View Balances Mixed Rating Shifts With Execution Risk
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Arca Continental up by MX$1.5 to MX$229.5. This reflects a balance between recent mixed price target revisions and slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Arca Continental points to a mixed but measured stance, with some analysts trimming targets and others taking a more constructive view.Narrative Update • Mar 20
AC *: Modest Fair Value Trim Still Supports Execution-Led Upside Potential
Analysts now place fair value for Arca Continental at MX$228.0, a modest trim of about MX$0.16. This reflects slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as mixed recent Street price target moves around MX$217 to MX$224.Narrative Update • Mar 04
AC *: Higher Margins And Richer P/E Assumptions Support Upbeat Outlook
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Arca Continental up by MX$2 to MX$228, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a marginally richer future P/E multiple despite mixed recent Street research on the name. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Arca Continental has sent mixed signals, with one upgrade contrasted by a trimmed price target.Narrative Update • Feb 17
AC *: Mixed Research Views Will Shape Expectations For Margins And P/E
Analysts have made a small upward revision to their fair value estimate for Arca Continental to MX$226.16. This reflects a slightly lower discount rate and modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following mixed recent research that included an upgrade at one firm and a MX$10 price target trim at another.Analysis Article • Feb 14
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. Just Missed EPS By 5.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. ( BMV:AC ) shareholders, because the company has just...Narrative Update • Feb 03
AC *: Stable Margins And Higher Future P/E Will Support Compounding
Analysts now place their price target for Arca Continental at approximately $226, up from about $224, citing small adjustments to fair value inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate was revised from MX$223.89 to MX$226.06, reflecting a small upward adjustment in the model.Analysis Article • Feb 01
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:AC) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V.'s ( BMV:AC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x might make it look like a...Narrative Update • Jan 20
AC *: Stable Margins And Risk Profile Will Support Future Compounding
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Arca Continental broadly unchanged at about $223.89. This reflects only very small tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, rather than a shift in their overall view of the company.Narrative Update • Jan 05
AC *: Higher Margins And Stable Risk Profile Will Drive Future Compounding
Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Arca Continental to $223.89 from $223.67, citing small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their updated models. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate updated slightly from MX$223.67 to MX$223.89 per share.Analysis Article • Dec 27
Here's Why Arca Continental. de (BMV:AC) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Narrative Update • Dec 14
AC *: Higher Margins And Stable Risk Profile Will Support Ongoing Compounding
Analysts have nudged their price target on Arca Continental slightly lower, trimming fair value by about MXN 1.40 per share to MXN 223.67 as they fine tune assumptions around long term revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as projected profit margins edge marginally higher. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from MX$225.06 to MX$223.67 per share, reflecting modestly more conservative assumptions.Analysis Article • Dec 09
Arca Continental. de (BMV:AC) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Narrative Update • Nov 27
AC *: Recent Upgrade Will Support Sustained Compounding as Entry Point Improves
Analysts have raised their price target for Arca Continental to MXN 225 from MXN 218, citing an attractive entry point and the company's potential for sustained growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the recent share price levels provide an attractive entry point and potential upside for investors.Narrative Update • Nov 13
AC *: Continued Momentum Will Support Compounded Performance After Recent Upgrade
Narrative Update on Arca Continental Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Arca Continental to MXN 226.94 from MXN 227.67. They cite continued confidence in the company's growth potential and note favorable entry points based on recent market trends.Narrative Update • Oct 30
AC *: Compound Growth Will Drive Long-Term Upside From Current Levels
Narrative Update on Arca Continental Analysts have raised their price target for Arca Continental to MXN 225 from MXN 218. They note an attractive entry point, driven by expectations for continued growth compounding.Analysis Article • Oct 26
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:AC) Shares Could Be 26% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Arca Continental. de's estimated fair value is Mex$239 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Arca...Narrative Update • Oct 15
Latin American Recovery And Digitalization Will Expand Market Reach
Narrative Update on Arca Continental Analysts have raised their price target on Arca Continental from MXN 218 to MXN 225. They cite the company's capacity for sustained growth and improved valuation prospects at current share prices.Analysis Article • Sep 20
We Think Arca Continental. de (BMV:AC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Sep 03
Should You Be Adding Arca Continental. de (BMV:AC) To Your Watchlist Today?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Aug 19
The Return Trends At Arca Continental. de (BMV:AC) Look Promising
BMV:AC * 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Arca Continental. de's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
It's been a good week for Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. ( BMV:AC ) shareholders, because the company has just...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Is Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:AC) Trading At A 23% Discount?
Key Insights Arca Continental. de's estimated fair value is Mex$249 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Arca...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V.'s (BMV:AC) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.8x Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. ( BMV:AC ) may be sending bearish...
New Narrative • Nov 11
TUALI Platform And Spirits Innovation Drive Growth Amidst Regional Challenges
Expansion of production facilities and B2B digital platform enhances supply chain, operational efficiency, and net margins, supporting revenue growth.Shareholder Returns
| AC * | MX Beverage | MX Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.2% | -0.9% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | 7.1% | 7.0% | 14.8% |
Return vs Industry: AC * matched the MX Beverage industry which returned 8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AC * underperformed the MX Market which returned 16.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AC * volatility | |
|---|---|
| AC * Average Weekly Movement | 3.5% |
| Beverage Industry Average Movement | 3.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 3.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in MX Market | 6.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in MX Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: AC * has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the MX market.
Volatility Over Time: AC *'s weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 70,837 | Arturo Gutierrez Hernandez | www.arcacontal.com |
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V., together with its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and sells soft drinks in Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Beverages and Other segments. Its products include savory snack food; cola and flavored soft drinks; purified and flavored water; fruit/soy, energy/sports, and enhanced drinks; tea; iced coffee/instant; milk whole/light/flavored; yogurt, milk, gelatin, hydration beverages and ice cream; snow/cones; potato, plantain, and tortilla chips; corn puffs; popcorn; pork rinds; peanuts/seeds; sauces/dips; candies/sugar; baked goods; and other carbonated and non-carbonated, and dairy beverages.
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. Fundamentals Summary
| AC * fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | Mex$369.12b |
| Earnings (TTM) | Mex$19.23b |
| Revenue (TTM) | Mex$250.35b |
19.2x
P/E Ratio1.5x
P/S RatioIs AC * overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AC * income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Mex$250.35b |
| Cost of Revenue | Mex$133.56b |
| Gross Profit | Mex$116.79b |
| Other Expenses | Mex$97.56b |
| Earnings | Mex$19.23b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.35 |
| Gross Margin | 46.65% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.68% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 40.8% |
How did AC * perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.0%
Current Dividend Yield38%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/05 08:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. is covered by 24 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Antonio Hernandez Velez Leija | Actinver Case de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. |
| Benjamin Theurer | Barclays |
| Gabriel Vaz de Lima | Barclays |