Corby Spirit&Wine A (TSE:CSW.A)
TSX:CSW.A
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
C$17.00
▲(17.81% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is driven by solid financial performance and a constructive earnings outlook (record H1 results, share gains, strong cash generation, and improving leverage). Technicals are supportive with the stock trading above major moving averages and positive momentum. Valuation is also a plus due to a moderate P/E and high dividend yield, partially offset by ongoing margin pressure and less consistent free-cash-flow trends.
Positive Factors
Diversified go-to-market model
Corby's dual model of owned brands plus agency/distribution creates durable revenue diversification. Owned brands drive higher gross margins while agency agreements provide fee-like, lower-capex revenue, reducing reliance on any single channel and improving resilience to category cycles and retailer shifts.
Negative Factors
Margin compression from RTD and mix
A heavier RTD mix and channel shifts have compressed operating margins despite revenue growth. If RTD carries structurally lower margins or requires sustained promotional spend, margin recovery is constrained, pressuring operating leverage and long-term profitability even as volumes rise.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified go-to-market model
Corby's dual model of owned brands plus agency/distribution creates durable revenue diversification. Owned brands drive higher gross margins while agency agreements provide fee-like, lower-capex revenue, reducing reliance on any single channel and improving resilience to category cycles and retailer shifts.
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Corby Spirit&Wine A (CSW.A) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$428.03M
Dividend Yield6.34%
Average Volume (3M)17.02K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.9
Beta (1Y)0.12
Revenue Growth12.97%
EPS Growth27.34%
CountryCA
Employees177
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.17
Shares Outstanding24,274,320
10 Day Avg. Volume16,209
30 Day Avg. Volume17,024
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.68
Price to Book (P/B)2.01
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio12.96
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Corby Spirit&Wine A Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited manufactures, markets, and imports spirits and wines primarily in Canada. It offers its products under the J.P. Wiser's Canadian Whisky, Lot No.40, Pike Creek and Gooderham, Worts Canadian whiskies, Lamb's rum, Polar ...
How the Company Makes Money
Corby Spirit and Wine makes money primarily by commercializing alcoholic beverage brands in Canada through a combination of (1) brand ownership and (2) third-party brand representation. For owned or controlled brands, revenue is generated from sel...
Corby Spirit&Wine A Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 11, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 26, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive message: record first-half revenue, rapid RTD expansion, consistent market share gains across spirits and wine, strong cash generation, reduced net leverage and increased shareholder returns. The primary negatives were margin pressure from an RTD‑skewed mix, higher operating expenses to fund growth, some commission declines and category-specific production issues. Management outlined clear strategic actions (ABG majority stake, dedicated RTD route‑to‑market, innovation pipeline) and expects continued outperformance while acknowledging potential normalization in H2 and competitive risks if U.S. products return to shelves.Positive Updates
Record H1 Revenue and Strong Quarterly Results
Corby delivered the highest first-half revenue in company history: H1 revenue of $142.3M, up 12% reported and 13% organic year-over-year. Q2 revenue was $66.9M, up 9% reported and 10% organic versus prior year.
Negative Updates
Margin Pressure from RTD Mix and Channel Shifts
Earnings growth lagged revenue growth: adjusted operating earnings grew 6% while revenue grew 12% in H1. Management attributed the compression to an RTD-skewed portfolio mix and less favorable spirits and channel mix effects that put pressure on margins.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record H1 Revenue and Strong Quarterly Results
Corby delivered the highest first-half revenue in company history: H1 revenue of $142.3M, up 12% reported and 13% organic year-over-year. Q2 revenue was $66.9M, up 9% reported and 10% organic versus prior year.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that, while they expect some normalization in H2 after a very strong H1, Corby still expects to deliver strong full‑year revenue growth driven by continued RTD expansion and spirits share gains; RTD today represents roughly one‑third of revenue, contributed ~72% of net‑sales growth, and has delivered ~27.7–28.1% value growth (outperforming the category by 6.5–16.5 points), ABG brands grew ~19% in Q2 and ~28% in H1, and the company outperformed the market in the rolling 3 months (Corby +2.5% vs. Canadian spirits market -4.4%) and on a R12 basis (spirits +1.9%, wine +13.7%). Financial priorities remain protecting margins and driving profitable growth while investing behind brands and returning capital: H1 revenue was $142.3M (+12% reported, +13% organic), Q2 revenue $66.9M (+9% reported, +10% organic), adjusted EBIT was $13.8M in Q2 (+6%), adjusted EPS was $0.71 (H1) and $0.32 (Q2), cash from operations was $37.0M (H1) and $31.4M (Q2), net debt fell to $72M with net debt/adjusted EBITDA at 1.1x (from 1.4x), and the Board maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.24/share (up $0.01, +4%; H1 dividends $0.47, 57% payout ratio, 6.5% yield).Corby Spirit&Wine A Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 272.57M | 246.79M | 229.66M | 162.96M | 159.39M | 159.78M |
| Gross Profit | 132.34M | 123.00M | 115.77M | 94.11M | 96.04M | 97.71M |
| EBITDA | 67.23M | 63.26M | 57.11M | 44.95M | 47.11M | 53.80M |
| Net Income | 33.14M | 27.43M | 23.91M | 21.96M | 23.40M | 30.59M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 394.56M | 402.81M | 420.48M | 362.60M | 253.51M | 254.41M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.75M | 179.00K | 32.00M | 155.01M | 52.46M | 94.40M |
| Total Debt | 111.56M | 110.59M | 140.84M | 101.62M | 3.70M | 4.36M |
| Total Liabilities | 193.89M | 219.48M | 238.88M | 182.61M | 70.31M | 66.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 190.31M | 183.33M | 181.60M | 180.00M | 183.21M | 187.94M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.60M | 42.33M | 28.24M | 30.71M | -14.18M | 37.57M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 34.93M | 44.77M | 31.52M | 35.43M | 45.52M | 40.91M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -21.48M | 9.16M | -23.74M | -107.00M | -17.72M | -15.44M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -30.52M | -58.40M | -3.13M | 71.57M | -27.80M | -25.47M |
Corby Spirit&Wine A Technical Analysis
Positive
14.43
Price Trends
14.65
Positive
14.45
Positive
14.13
Positive
Market Momentum
0.17
Positive
55.24
Neutral
32.27
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:CSW.A, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 14.43 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.97, below the 50-day MA of 14.65, and above the 200-day MA of 14.13, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.17 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 55.24 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.27 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:CSW.A.
Corby Spirit&Wine A Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | C$428.03M | 12.95 | 15.74% | 6.34% | 12.97% | 27.34% | |
67 Neutral | C$263.59M | 7.36 | 8.23% | 4.71% | -2.52% | 317.18% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
55 Neutral | C$400.42M | 9.90 | 7.08% | 4.83% | 14.02% | -47.59% | |
| ― | C$5.45M | -4.17 | -337.27% | ― | 1.22% | 76.77% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Corby Spirit&Wine A Corporate Events
Financial Disclosures
Corby to Report Q3 2026 Results and Host Investor Call
Neutral
Apr 13, 2026
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after markets close on May 14, 2026, and will host a conference call for investors the following morning, led by President and CEO Florence Tresarrieu and Vice-Pre...
Business Operations and Strategy
Corby’s Ace Beverage Group to Represent Canada Dry Mott’s RTD Brands Across Key Provinces
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Corby’s subsidiary Ace Beverage Group has signed an agreement with Canada Dry Mott’s granting it exclusive rights to represent several of CDMI’s ready-to-drink brands in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manito...
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