The world is opening back up. Just this week, Moderna CEO, Stephane Bancel expressed his belief that the pandemic era may be coming to a close. As the world enters a new normal, socializing may be the first item on our collective checklist. With this socialization comes our favorite refreshing beverages. Premier brands like Rogue One’s (OTCMKTS: ROAG) Armero Tequila and more everyday brands like those from Anehuser Busch (NYSE: BUD) are just two of the stocks we’ve identified as additions to investors’ watchlists.
Reed’s Inc. (NASDAQ:REED): The maker of primarily ginger-based tonics, including candy. The stock has been witnessing heavy selling pressure over the past sessions with a fall of 20% in the past month. In fact, the stock had touched a new 52-week low earlier this week. For the Preliminary Q4, the company projects net revenue to increase approximately 19% to $12.7 million. Gross profit is expected to be approximately $2.6 million compared to $3.5 million, with gross margin expected to be approximately 20.6% compared to 32.7%.
Moreover, Operating loss is projected to range between $3.9 million-$4.2 million compared to $2.7million. Modified EBITDA is expected to range between $3.4 million and $3.7 million compared to $2.6 million.
Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:BUD): The stock has been witnessing heavy selling pressure over the past sessions with a fall of 6% in the past month. Beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (NYSE: BUD), for example, is one of the largest and most popular alcohol stocks in the world; yet, its stock price has been virtually flat over the past decade and has lost almost 40% over the past five years.
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Rogue One Inc. (OTCMKTS:ROAG) should be on investors’ watchlists. According to their last filings, there will be significant changes in assets and revenue reflected in their forthcoming 10Q. These changes will come due in part to their acquisition of Human Brands, a company that since 2015 has generated an average of 302% annual revenue growth and has increased its asset holding by 2000%. With a focus on the craft spirit industry, specifically tequila, a market forecasted to grow 46% to $14.70 billion USD by 2028 offering investors a 5.8% CAGR, this stock could have investors buzzing like ROAG’s consumers.
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB ADR (NYSE:FMX): Earlier this week the stock was downgraded by StockNews.com from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Sunday.
Moreover, the company is all set to report its fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, operates as a bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The company produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages, including low-sugar or sugar-free carbonated beverages; refreshing juices, nectars, and fruit-based drinks; purified, and carbonated and flavored water; coffees, teas, and sports and energy drinks; and dairy products and products based on vegetable protein.
Vintage Wine Estates Inc. (NASDAQ:VWE): The company reported a 33% year-over-year jump in its topline to $83.6 million, thanks to a solid jump in volume and recent acquisition. Gross profit improved 873 basis points to 46.0%. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 137% to $20.2 million, or 24.2% of net revenue, from $8.6 million, or 13.6% of net revenue.
The company lifted its revenue guidance for fiscal 2022 to approximately $275 million – $285 million with expected adjusted EBITDA margin in range of $63 million – $66 million.
Pat Roney, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered strong growth of 33%, or $20.6 million, in the quarter which was complemented with $7.6 million in revenue from the acquisitions of ACE Cider and Vinesse and is a testament to the successful execution of our growth strategy. Operationally, we are making great strides in our B2B market channel as we execute well for our customers on their exclusive label programs.”
