Price History
Apollo Tyres, Kaynes, Tata Capital, and United Breweries all reached their lowest points in a year on the BSE. Kaynes experienced a steep 27% drop due to subpar Q4 earnings. Tata Capital's share price languishes 9% below its issue price, but analysts remain optimistic about future profitability. Apollo Tyres struggles with margin pressures from escalating raw material costs.
United Breweries is set to close its Ludhiana plant in Punjab by the end of this month, marking an unexpected shutdown for the facility. The move may impact local employment and the region's brewing industry.
On May 18, 2026, shares of United Breweries experienced a 52-week low following the closure announcement of Devans' Ludhiana brewery. The company saw an intraday drop of 2.2%, with a closing price of ₹1,353.85, representing a 1.1% decrease. This move comes as Devans had previously secured a long-term lease for beer supply in Punjab and neighboring states, with United Breweries offering workforce support and maintaining market dominance through operational efficiency and Heineken's expertise.
United Breweries has closed its Ludhiana plant, but production is maintained through long-term contracts with other breweries, ensuring continuity of supply in Punjab and surrounding areas.
United Breweries secures a significant victory as the Maharashtra tribunal rules in their favor, nullifying a tax demand of approximately 275 crores for the fiscal years 2018-2019. This decision marks a substantial financial relief for the brewery.
United Breweries scores a significant victory, as the Maharashtra tribunal has overturned a tax demand of ₹275 crore for the fiscal years 2018-19, effectively reducing it to zero.
United Breweries anticipates a 6-7% growth in volume for the fiscal year 2027, fueled by an emphasis on premium products. However, potential geopolitical conflicts and rising costs could present challenges, despite robust market interest.
Investment in United Breweries becomes less appealing as JM Financial downgraded the company due to a significant 43% EBITDA miss, signaling potential difficulties ahead for the beer industry leader.
Citigroup has lowered its target price for United Breweries to ₹1,200 per share due to anticipated earnings pressure, while maintaining a sell rating on the stock. This decision is partly driven by concerns over increased costs associated with the shift to contract manufacturing and high aluminum & energy expenses, which may potentially decrease earnings by approximately ₹400-500 crore.
United Breweries inadvertently leaked preliminary annual results due to an employee mistake. The corrected final results have been made public and precautionary measures are being implemented to avoid such occurrences in the future.
Bajaj Auto, Paytm, Meesho, and United Breweries showed strong performances during the midday trading session, marking notable increases in their share prices.
United Breweries receives a downgrade to 'Reduce' by Equirus Securities, suggesting potential lower returns at the current price of Rs 1413. Investors may want to reconsider their positions in light of this recommendation.
United Breweries announces plans for a new brewery in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled to open next year. Two production lines will become active by July, promising continuous operations without major interruptions.
United Breweries shares plummeted to a 52-week low of INR 1382 on May 6, 2026, marking a significant drop of approximately 35% in the past year, contrary to market's general upward trend.
UBL reported a 4.5% increase in Q4 profits, despite a 3% decrease in revenue and a 25% drop in EBITDA. The CEO, Vivek Gupta, discussed these results and growth prospects during an interview on Awaaz Boardroom.
United Bank of India (UBL) may face a significant cost increase of up to ₹500 crore in the current quarter due to the ongoing impacts from the West Asia region. This potential financial strain is a result of unforeseen challenges stemming from the conflict area, as reported by UBL itself.
United Breweries announces a proposed dividend of INR 10 per share for the financial year ending March 2026, pending approval at the AGM. The stock reached an intraday high of INR 1479 on BSE today, after trading at INR 1453.95.
United Breweries experiences a drop in share prices following the latest earnings report, causing concern among investors. For a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance, it's recommended to focus on the insights shared during the conference call.
United Breweries has announced a dividend payout of Rs. 10 per share, rewarding its shareholders with this distribution.
United Breweries is projected to face a significant financial setback of around 400-500 crores due to increased pressure on profit margins. This indicates potential challenges ahead for the company.
Despite a rise in Q4 profits for United Breweries, the earnings fell short of predictions. Notably, a dividend has been declared for shareholders.
United Breweries' stock declined by 5%, signifying increased cost pressure concerns outlined in recent statements. These concerns stem from various key factors affecting costs.
United Breweries announces the appointment of Parul Malhotra as Chief HR Officer starting July 1, 2026. With over two decades of experience in HR, notably in leadership positions at Adidas across APAC and emerging markets, she brings valuable expertise to her new role.
United Breweries reports a 7.4% revenue increase in Q4FY26, thanks to cost savings improving margins. However, higher excise duties and reduced demand remain challenges. Positive factors include premium product sales growth and beneficial tax policy changes in Karnataka.
United Breweries Limited has secured a significant win, with the Bihar GST Commissioner reducing their penalty from approximately Rs. 1.86 lakh following a favorable tax litigation order. The company intends to challenge the remaining tax demand in front of the GST Appellate Tribunal for further legal examination.
Today, shares of Reliance Industries (RIL), Infosys, and Cyient have seen an uptick. The rise may be due to positive corporate announcements, strong earnings reports, or significant business developments for these companies. Additionally, IEX, United Breweries, and Hindustan Zinc's stocks have also been monitored closely for potential updates.
United Breweries experiences a modest increase in revenue, mainly due to a mid-single digit rise in overall volume. The premium segment shows strong growth, particularly driven by Kingfisher Ultra. They've also introduced a new product, Kingfisher Smooth, targeting the mainstream market.
Heineken reported a slight decrease of 0.2% in their organic volume compared to the previously forecasted drop of 0.6%. Simultaneously, United Breweries struggled with weakening volumes over the same timeframe.
The shift in Karnataka's excise policy positively affects alcoholic beverage (alcobev) companies, with United Breweries seeing an uptick. United Spirits is also under the spotlight due to recent regulatory adjustments.
The stocks of companies like United Breweries, Radico Khaitan, and Tilaknagar Industries have surged by up to 3%, following Karnataka's reform on liquor taxes. The new draft policy links taxes to alcohol content, which could stimulate growth in the premium liquor segment and foster modernization within the industry.
The CEO of United Breweries has highlighted persistent supply constraints and pricing troubles in India's beer sector, with these problems seemingly linked to the ongoing effects of global conflicts.
Alcoholic beverage companies might experience a mixed performance in Q4 FY26 due to increased input costs, weather-related issues, and state disruptions. However, a focus on premium offerings could help offset volume challenges and improve profit margins, according to Elara Capital and Nuvama.
Liquor companies like Radico, ABDL, USL, and UBL experienced a 7% boost in their shares, fueled by Pernod Ricard's robust sales growth in India. While ICICI Securities remains optimistic about the liquor industry, JM Financial expresses concerns over potential inflation and geopolitical risks that could impact profit margins.
Beverage companies like United Spirits, United Breweries, and Radico Khaitan could potentially increase prices due to a surge in costs for raw materials (glass, PET bottles, aluminium) and logistics, which have risen by 8-40% and 10%, respectively. These increased costs may affect their pricing strategies in the beverage industry.
JPMorgan has downgraded United Breweries to 'Underweight' due to concerns over high input costs and pricing challenges, setting a target price of Rs 1,415. Instead, they favor Marico, Nestle, and Tata Consumer for their defensive potential. Additionally, they see more appealing risk-reward prospects in Britannia, HUL, and Varun Beverages.
United Breweries Limited has been issued a tax demand of INR 22.5 crore by Maharashtra VAT Department for the fiscal year 2021-22. The company plans to challenge the decision, anticipating only a minor financial deposit as a precursor to the appeal.
United Breweries' Chief Human Resources Officer, Kavita Singh, is set to depart on April 30, 2026. The company acknowledges her valuable contributions and has announced her resignation on their official website.