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Heineken N.V. scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Margin-driven recovery through cost discipline and premium portfolio shift, partially offset by volume pressures in key markets and leadership transition. In 2025, revenue was €28.75 billion, down 3.58% from 2024. Earnings increased 92.74% to €1.89 billion. However, beer volumes fell 2.40%, signalling margin resilience despite softer demand. Facing structural headwinds.

What is Heineken N.V.'s industry? Heineken N.V. (heineken.com) operates in Beverages—Brewers. AskCyborg classifies Heineken N.V. under Beverages—Brewers in its company registry.

Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. The company brews and sells beer and cider in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, and provides wine, malt, so...

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Margin-driven recovery through cost discipline and premium portfolio shift, partially offset by volume pressures in key markets...

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Industry Beverages—Brewers
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Heineken N.V. Overview

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Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. The company brews and sells beer and cider in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, and provides wine, malt, soft drinks, and mineral and bottled water. A global beverage powerhouse with an extensive brand portfolio including Heineken, Amstel, and Tiger.

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The group owns 181 breweries, malteries and cider plants in over 70 countries. The company plans to cut 5,000 to 6,000 roles globally and target €400-€500 million in recurring annual savings from productivity, including AI-enabled digitisation as part of the EverGreen 2030 plan. Positioned to leverage scale while transitioning to premium offerings amid softening demand.

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Key competitors include Asahi Group Holdings, Carlsberg Breweries, Molson Coors Beverage Company, and Constellation Brands. Heineken maintains strong position in Europe and emerging markets but faces intensifying competition from both global and regional brewers, particularly in premium segments.

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Heineken N.V. operates in Beverages—Brewers.

Key facts

Founded: 1864 · Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands · Revenue: $31.7B · Market cap: $48.4B

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  • The company plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years as sales volumes continue to slide.
  • Fiscal 2025 net profit increased 92.7% to €1.9 billion, while revenue declined slightly to €28.75 billion.
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  • February 2026Announced 5,000-6,000 job cuts globally over two years and lowered 2026 profit growth guidance amid weakening demand
  • February 2026Reported FY2025 net profit of €1.9 billion (+92.7% YoY) with revenue of €28.75 billion (-3.58% YoY)
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Anheuser-Busch InBevWorld's largest brewer→CarlsbergMajor European brewer→AsahiLeading Asian brewer→Molson CoorsNorth American brewer→

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Heineken N.V. operates in Beverages—Brewers. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Heineken N.V. do?+
Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. The company brews and sells beer and cider in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, and provides wine, malt, so...
What is Heineken N.V.'s Cyborg Score?+
Heineken N.V. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Heineken N.V.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Anheuser-Busch InBev, Carlsberg, Asahi, Molson Coors. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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