MillerCoors Q3 Profit Rises
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MillerCoors LLC, a joint venture between Molson Coors Brewing Co. and SABMiller Plc. reported third-quarter 2014 net income attributable to the company OF $376.5 million, up from the prior year's $348.8 million.
Underlying net income was $376.7 million, compared to $363.8 million last year.
Net sales for the quarter were $2.37 billion, up from $2.36 billion in the year ago quarter. Wall Street analysts had a consensus revenue estimate of $1.16 billion for the quarter.
"Despite a tough quarter in the overall industry, MillerCoors delivered profit growth driven primarily with Above Premium brands like Redd's, Smith & Forge, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy and Blue Moon Belgian White," said Tom Long, MillerCoors CEO. (dpa)