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Investors looking for stocks in the Beverages - Soft drinks sector might want to consider either Fomento Economico (FMX) or Coca-Cola (KO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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FMX heads into Q1 earnings with strong revenue and EPS growth forecasts, but margin pressure and soft Mexico demand may test profitability.
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Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
FMX Q4 earnings miss estimates despite 34% y/y growth, as strong segment revenues and margin gains offset weakness in the Health segment and softer traffic.
FMX gears up for Q4 with revenues seen soaring 24.6% and EPS at $1.53, but margin pressures and cost headwinds may temper gains.
FEMSA faces near-term headwinds from weak Mexican consumer spending, underperforming drugstore and fuel businesses, and higher operating and tax expenses. Despite these challenges, FMX offers significant long-term growth potential through OXXO expansion in Mexico, Brazil, and the U.S., and its hard discount chain Bara. Shares appear undervalued below $100-$110, supporting a bullish long-term outlook, though near-term performance may remain sluggish for 6-12 months.
FMX's Q3 earnings miss estimates, but broad-based revenue gains and currency tailwinds fuel strong top-line growth across divisions.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:FMX ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 10:30 AM EDT Company Participants Juan Fonseca - Vice President of Investor Relations Jose Antonio Fernandez Carbajal - Executive Chairman of the Board & CEO Jose Antonio Garza-Laguera - Chief Executive Officer of Proximity & Health Division Martin Arias Yaniz - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Benjamin Theurer - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Alejandro Fuchs - Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A.
FMX's digital push, U.S. distribution expansion and OXXO Gas growth fuel momentum despite ongoing margin pressures.