Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$124.00
▲(7.73% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:03/03/26
Overall score reflects solid underlying financial quality and improving cash generation, tempered by weakening net profitability and returns. Technicals add support with a clear uptrend and positive momentum, while valuation is reasonable with an attractive dividend but not clearly cheap. Earnings call takeaways were balanced, with growth and margin positives offset by a sizable net income decline and a challenging Mexico backdrop.
Positive Factors
Robust free cash flow
Sustained operating cash flow and sharply improved free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, buybacks and reinvestment. Strong cash generation cushions earnings volatility, supports deleveraging and enables strategic capital allocation without immediate reliance on external financing.
Negative Factors
Sharp net income decline
A near-37% drop in net income driven by FX and higher interest costs highlights vulnerability to below-the-line volatility. Lower net income reduces retained earnings and ROE, constrains reinvestment capacity and makes distributable cash more sensitive to currency and rate cycles going forward.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Robust free cash flow
Sustained operating cash flow and sharply improved free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, buybacks and reinvestment. Strong cash generation cushions earnings volatility, supports deleveraging and enables strategic capital allocation without immediate reliance on external financing.
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Fomento Economico Mexicano (FMX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$23.39B
Dividend Yield4.33%
Average Volume (3M)384.90K
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.4
Beta (1Y)0.28
Revenue Growth1.44%
EPS Growth-38.87%
CountryUS
Employees394,010
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Alcoholic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.40
Shares Outstanding201,518,510
10 Day Avg. Volume384,149
30 Day Avg. Volume384,901
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.36
Price to Book (P/B)2.80
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio23.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap36.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue18.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$124.60Price Target Upside8.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)85.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$894.75B
Fomento Economico Mexicano Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica,...
How the Company Makes Money
FMX generates revenue primarily through the sale of beverages, including soft drinks, bottled water, and flavored drinks, which contribute significantly to its earnings. The company operates on a business model that combines direct sales to retail...
Fomento Economico Mexicano Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 28, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant growth in Spin by OXXO and store expansion across divisions, yet these positives were overshadowed by substantial declines in net income, challenges in the Mexican market, and volume declines in key segments. The ongoing strategic initiatives and market expansions offer positive outlooks, but current economic and environmental challenges present significant hurdles.Positive Updates
Spin by OXXO Growth
Spin by OXXO has achieved major milestones, including more than 14.5 million accounts, with over 9.4 million active in the last 56 days. The customer base is young and dynamic, with over 50% being women, a historically underserved group by financial institutions.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Net Income
Net consolidated income decreased by 64.3% to MXN 5.6 billion, mainly due to a noncash foreign exchange loss of MXN 4.1 billion and lower interest income.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Spin by OXXO Growth
Spin by OXXO has achieved major milestones, including more than 14.5 million accounts, with over 9.4 million active in the last 56 days. The customer base is young and dynamic, with over 50% being women, a historically underserved group by financial institutions.
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Company Guidance
During the second quarter of 2025, FEMSA reported a total revenue growth of 6.3%, driven by strong performances outside of Mexico and currency tailwinds, despite challenges in the Mexican market. Operating income increased by 1.2% year-over-year, while net consolidated income decreased by 64.3% to MXN 5.6 billion, primarily due to a non-cash foreign exchange loss of MXN 4.1 billion and lower interest income. The Proximity Americas division saw a 6.9% revenue growth, with a 0.4% decrease in same-store sales due to weaker traffic in Mexico, though strong performance was noted in Latin American markets. Spin by OXXO, FEMSA's digital wallet, achieved 14.5 million accounts with more than 9.4 million active in the last 56 days, and Spin Premia had over 58 million accounts, with significant transaction activity. Spin Negocios reached almost 20,000 merchants, processing MXN 12 billion monthly. The company's capital allocation plan included MXN 66 billion in shareholder remuneration between March 2025 and March 2026, with $374 million executed in share buybacks by the end of July 2025.Fomento Economico Mexicano Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
70
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 46.65B | 890.08B | 685.68B | 581.76B | 562.57B |
| Gross Profit | 18.95B | 363.22B | 270.72B | 232.92B | 213.67B |
| EBITDA | 5.66B | 139.03B | 105.43B | 88.22B | 84.60B |
| Net Income | 1.08B | 25.70B | 64.04B | 23.30B | 28.82B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 44.15B | 851.54B | 805.86B | 798.82B | 737.50B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.10B | 183.05B | 191.84B | 83.49B | 121.82B |
| Total Debt | 14.29B | 256.30B | 232.90B | 285.06B | 252.94B |
| Total Liabilities | 25.88B | 470.40B | 427.49B | 461.01B | 402.38B |
| Stockholders Equity | 13.61B | 297.50B | 303.86B | 262.60B | 262.60B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.64B | 28.80B | 11.56B | 41.10B | 52.79B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.65B | 72.49B | 49.68B | 72.58B | 73.09B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -496.71M | -33.12B | 132.29B | -46.43B | -46.17B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.33B | -84.05B | -92.55B | -35.90B | -36.99B |
Fomento Economico Mexicano Technical Analysis
Positive
115.10
Price Trends
109.55
Positive
104.09
Positive
97.35
Positive
Market Momentum
1.31
Negative
64.39
Neutral
93.75
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FMX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 115.1 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 108.28, above the 50-day MA of 109.55, and above the 200-day MA of 97.35, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.31 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.39 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 93.75 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for FMX.
Fomento Economico Mexicano Risk Analysis
Fomento Economico Mexicano disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Fomento Economico Mexicano reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Fomento Economico Mexicano Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $47.33B | 13.63 | 16.90% | 8.22% | -0.68% | 4.29% | |
70 Outperform | $23.39B | 35.40 | 7.60% | 4.33% | 1.44% | -38.87% | |
68 Neutral | $142.83B | 10.54 | 8.17% | 1.83% | -2.06% | 21.03% | |
67 Neutral | $26.68B | 11.96 | 15.12% | 2.92% | -5.57% | 119.49% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
53 Neutral | $2.16B | 19.13 | 7.86% | 2.53% | 16.59% | 1.72% | |
49 Neutral | $8.92B | ― | -18.18% | 4.08% | -4.01% | -339.22% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Fomento Economico Mexicano Corporate Events
FEMSA Sets March 27 Shareholder Meetings and Proposes Higher Ordinary and Extraordinary Dividends
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, FEMSA announced it will convene both its Annual Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting and an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on March 27, 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico. The company said detailed agenda items and board an...
FEMSA Posts Solid 4Q 2025 Results and Launches Major Restructuring Under New CEO
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, FEMSA reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, highlighting a 5.7% year-on-year rise in total consolidated revenues and an 8.5% increase in income from operations, supported by solid performance at OXXO and Coca-Cola FEMSA. ...
FEMSA Takes Full Control of OXXO Convenience Operations in Brazil After Grupo Nós Split
Feb 2, 2026
On February 2, 2026, FEMSA completed the separation of its Grupo Nós joint venture in Brazil with Raízen S.A., resulting in FEMSA assuming full ownership and operational control of the OXXO convenience stores in Brazil and the associated...
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