Pernod Ricard S.A.

Pernod Ricard is once again in the crosshairs of the ongoing trade spat between the United States and the European Union. Despite the ongoing risks, the stock's nearly 70% decline over the past couple of years cannot be justified by the lower margins alone. The dividend seems to be at risk if profitability headwinds persist, but that's already accounted for.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-16 18:40:34

Pernod Ricard is trading at its lowest valuation in nearly 20 years, offering a compelling entry point. PRNDY's 7.4% dividend yield is well-covered by AEPS, supported by BBB+ credit and conservative leverage below 40%. Growth headwinds are cyclical, not structural; recent results show resilience outside the US and China, with strong premium brand performance.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-16 05:47:04

An Indian court rejected ​French giant Pernod ‌Ricard's plea seeking permission to sell ​its products ​in New Delhi on ⁠Friday, a ​key showcase market ​from where it has been out for the ​last three ​years.

reuters.com - 2026-05-29 01:09:26

The deal between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard is off the table, but that is not the end of it. Another bidder has recently stepped in, and the chances of some form of a deal remain. The issue around a target price as Brown-Forman trades at record-low levels is likely to be the cause of Pernod Ricard walking away.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-30 17:40:16

The French spirits company and the Jack Daniel's maker announced in March that they were discussing a potential combination

wsj.com - 2026-04-28 16:54:00

France's Pernod Ricard said ​on Tuesday it has ended ‌merger talks with Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman , saying that ​the companies were unable ​to reach mutually acceptable ⁠terms.

reuters.com - 2026-04-28 16:53:21

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Pernod Ricard (Paris: RI) Press release – Paris, 28th April 2026 On 26 March 2026, Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirmed that they were in discussions regarding a potential business combination. Pernod Ricard today announces that these discussions have ended and did not result in an agreement as the companies were unable to reach mutually acceptable terms. Pernod Ricard remains fully focused and confident in its strategy and operating model, supported.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-28 16:53:00

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced that the company and Pernod Ricard have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination, as the companies were unable to reach mutually agreeable terms. Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard previously confirmed discussions on March 26 and noted there could be no assurance that any such agreement would be reached. Brown-Forman issued the following statement: “We intend to create long-term valu.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-28 16:42:00

Pernod Ricard remains a hold as US and China weakness overshadows improvements elsewhere. 3Q26 sales were flat organically, with strong growth in India and Travel Retail offset by double-digit declines in the US and China. PRNDY's ex-Americas business, comprising 70% of revenue, is resilient, but core markets' softness and Middle East disruptions cloud the outlook.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-27 05:20:43

The family that ​controls Brown-Forman ‌favors a potential ​sale ​to French distiller Pernod ⁠Ricard ​over a ​rival proposal from American spirits ​group ​Sazerac, a person ‌familiar ⁠with the matter told Reuters ​on ​Monday.

reuters.com - 2026-04-20 10:33:46