Molson Coors stock hits new 12-month low as analysts trim targets

Molson Coors Beverage Company stock (ISIN US60871R2094) last closed at USD 37.53 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 18, 2026, after marking a new 12-month low in the latest trading sessions and leaving the shares roughly 20.5 percent below the average analyst target of USD 45.24.MarketScreener also reports that the stock’s year-to-date performance stands at about minus 19.6 percent as of that close, underlining how far the brewer has lagged broader consumer staples peers in 2026.

Analysts cut Molson Coors targets

Analyst sentiment on Molson Coors stock has turned more cautious in recent days, with several houses trimming their price targets while keeping mixed ratings on the shares.MarketScreener notes that on September 18, 2026, BNP Paribas reduced its price target on Molson Coors from USD 34 to USD 33 while maintaining an Underperform rating, cutting its fair-value estimate by about 2.9 percent.

Earlier in the same week, on September 15, 2026, Goldman Sachs lowered its price target on Molson Coors stock from USD 50 to USD 47 but kept a Buy rating, implying potential upside of USD 9.47 per share or more than 25 percent from the last close of USD 37.53.MarketScreener According to the same overview, Jefferies adjusted its target from USD 45 to USD 44 on September 14, 2026, keeping a Hold stance and indicating only modest upside versus the prevailing market price.MarketScreener

Stock pressured near 12-month low

The weaker price performance culminated in Molson Coors stock setting a new 12-month low in mid-September 2026, a move highlighted in a price alert that grouped the brewer among names pressing fresh one-year troughs.MarketBeat Per the detailed data snapshot, the NYSE closing price of USD 37.53 on September 18, 2026, was accompanied by a five-day performance of minus 3.97 percent and a decline of 3.60 percent since the start of the year, while the year-to-date performance cited elsewhere in the same overview points to a deeper drop of 19.6 percent as investors reassess the valuation.MarketScreener

According to the same MarketScreener consensus snapshot, the average analyst target price for Molson Coors stands at USD 45.24, implying potential upside of about 20.5 percent from the last close of USD 37.53 should the shares move back toward that average objective.MarketScreener The same overview lists 21 analysts covering the stock with an overall Hold consensus, underlining the split view between more optimistic houses such as Goldman Sachs and more skeptical voices like BNP Paribas.MarketScreener

Next earnings date and dividend context

Beyond the immediate price pressure, investors are already looking ahead to the next earnings update from Molson Coors, which is scheduled for November 4, 2026, according to data compiled by Bitget and cited in a recent overview of the stock.Ad-hoc-news In that note, Bitget also highlights that the market currently expects revenue of about USD 2.96 billion for the coming quarter, framing the upcoming release as a key test of the company’s ability to stabilize margins and earnings.

The same Bitget-based summary points out that, for the most recently reported fiscal year, Molson Coors generated revenue of USD 11.14 billion while posting a net loss of USD 2.14 billion, illustrating how a strong top line has recently coincided with a negative bottom line.Ad-hoc-news Historically, that fiscal-year snapshot serves as a reminder that the brewer has had to absorb significant costs and write-downs even as sales remain above USD 11 billion.

Dividend investors, meanwhile, are watching the income profile closely. Bitget data cited in the same overview indicate that the latest dividend payment amounted to USD 0.48 per share and was paid on September 18, 2026, with the ex-dividend date recorded as August 28, 2026.Ad-hoc-news Based on the cited figures, the same dataset calculates a dividend yield of 4.89 percent, which stands above many other US consumer stocks and offers a cushion for investors despite the recent share-price weakness.

Stock valuation and investor perspective

The combination of a new 12-month low, a consensus rating of Hold and an average target price of USD 45.24 suggests that the market is weighing downside risks against the potential for a rebound if Molson Coors can improve profitability.MarketScreener On one hand, the BNP Paribas target of USD 33 underscores concerns that current earnings and margin trends may not justify a higher multiple, especially against the backdrop of a recent fiscal-year net loss of USD 2.14 billion.Ad-hoc-news

On the other hand, the Goldman Sachs target of USD 47, paired with a Buy rating, signals that some analysts see the current price level as an opportunity if Molson Coors can deliver on the expected revenue of USD 2.96 billion in the upcoming quarter and move from loss-making territory back toward sustained profits.MarketScreener For investors, the key checkpoints now are the November 4, 2026 earnings date and any updates on cost discipline or portfolio strategy that might shift the balance between the cautious and optimistic camps.Ad-hoc-news

Molson Coors stock price snapshot

As of the last completed trading day on September 18, 2026, Molson Coors stock closed at USD 37.53 on the NYSE, with data from MarketScreener showing a five-day change of minus 3.97 percent and a year-to-date decline of 19.6 percent, while the consensus target price of USD 45.24 points to potential upside if the company can address recent profit pressures.MarketScreener

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