Beverage Binge and Mining Boom Leave Staples Stagnant
This quarter's earnings season is defined by an extreme divergence: beverage and metals companies posted explosive double-digit revenue growth, while consumer staples and industrial conglomerates struggled with declines. The gap between the top and bottom industries is a staggering 94.5 percentage points, as the median revenue growth for beverages hit +90.2% while industrial conglomerates fell -4.3%. Investors rewarded the winners and punished the laggards, making this a stock-picker's market.
Revenue growth by industry (median YoY)
Beverages and Metals Delivered Spectacular Growth
The standout performer is AC, a beverage company that reported a stunning +90.2% year-over-year revenue increase, with EBITDA up +57.8% and net profit up +59.9%. This growth is far ahead of any other company in the sample. Close behind is GMEXICO in metals & mining, which saw revenue rise +32.6%, EBITDA jump +47.7%, and net profit surge +62.3%. These two companies are in a league of their own, benefiting from favorable pricing and robust demand.
Industrial Conglomerates and Packaged Foods Are the Weak Links
At the bottom, CARSO, an industrial conglomerate, saw revenue decline -4.3%, EBITDA fall -10.3%, and net profit drop -6.6%. The packaged foods & bakery sector, represented by BIMBO, also struggled with revenue down -3.3%, though it managed to grow EBITDA +9.5% and net profit +33.4% through cost controls. Restaurants, led by ALSEA, posted a -1.8% revenue decline, but the real shock was a -52.0% collapse in net profit, highlighting severe margin pressure. These sectors are clearly out of favor.
FEMSA's Profit Surge Is the Plot Twist
The most surprising result came from FEMSA, the beverages & retail giant. While revenue grew a solid +6.1%, net profit skyrocketed +155.4% year over year, a massive acceleration from the prior period's -59.3% decline. This turnaround was driven by operational efficiencies and possibly one-off gains, but it caught many off guard. In contrast, AMX in telecom accelerated its net profit growth from -62.8% in the prior period to +25.1% now, a sharp reversal that deserves attention.
Valuations: Cheap Growth in Beverages and Metals, Expensive Hopes in Consumer Health
AC trades at a P/E of 14.8x and EV/EBITDA of 6.5x, remarkably cheap for a company growing revenue at +90.2%. GMEXICO, with a P/E of 19.9x and EV/EBITDA of 10.0x, is pricier but still reasonable given its +32.6% revenue growth. On the expensive side, LAB in consumer health trades at a P/E of 24.9x despite no meaningful growth data, and BIMBO at 21.4x P/E looks fully valued for -3.3% revenue growth. CARSO, with a P/E of 38.0x and EV/EBITDA of 12.9x, is priced for perfection despite declining revenue and profits—a dangerous combination.
Income Investors Find Little Solace
Dividend yields are not provided in the data, but the low P/E ratios of banks like BANORTE (9.4x), BBAJIO (7.5x), and INBURSA (8.3x) suggest potential for income, though their revenue growth is not available for the current period. Without explicit yields, income-focused investors may need to look beyond this dataset for reliable payouts.
Long-Term Compounders: GAP and INBURSA Stand Out
Among companies with 3-year revenue CAGR data, GAP (airports) leads with +14.8%, followed by INBURSA (banks) at +16.0% and BBAJIO (banks) at +10.3%. These companies have demonstrated consistent growth over multiple years, making them attractive for long-term investors. However, the current quarter's performance for GAP is not available, so near-term momentum is uncertain. Looking ahead, watch for whether the beverage and metals boom sustains or if it's a peak, and whether laggards like CARSO can reverse their declines. The market is likely to remain bifurcated, rewarding growth and punishing stagnation.
Players: growth & yield (no absolute levels)
| Company | Industry | Revenue YoY | EBITDA YoY | Net profit YoY | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB (Q1) | Consumer health | n/m | n/m | n/m | 24.9x |
| WALMEX (Q2) | Retail | +1.9% | -9.0% | -0.7% | 15.8x |
| AMX (Q1) | Telecom | +2.1% | +3.8% | +25.1% | 13.3x |
| FEMSA (Q1) | Beverages & retail | +6.1% | +11.2% | +155.4% | 23.9x |
| AC (Q2) | Beverages | +90.2% | +57.8% | +59.9% | 14.8x |
| BIMBO (Q1) | Packaged foods & bakery | -3.3% | +9.5% | +33.4% | 21.4x |
| KOF (Q1) | Beverages (bottler) | +1.1% | +0.9% | -15.5% | 16.5x |
| LIVERPOL (Q1) | Retail (department stores) | -0.2% | -6.2% | -17.2% | 7.9x |
| CARSO (Q1) | Industrial conglomerate | -4.3% | -10.3% | -6.6% | 38.0x |
| ALSEA (Q2) | Restaurants | -1.8% | +19.3% | -52.0% | 19.3x |
| ASUR (Q1) | Airports | +0.8% | -6.5% | -19.6% | 12.5x |
| GMEXICO (Q1) | Metals & mining | +32.6% | +47.7% | +62.3% | 19.9x |































