FMX's Q3'26 earnings miss estimates despite strong OXXO Mexico sales and revenue growth, as margin pressures across key divisions weigh on profitability.
FMX's recent top-line acceleration, with revenue growth reaching 24.4% YoY in Q2 2026, appears to follow a major corporate simplification that reduced total assets by over 94% from Q3 2024 levels.
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Revenue growth has accelerated to 24.4% YoY in Q2 2026, but this has not translated to operating leverage, with the operating margin holding at 8.3% and the net margin compressing to just 2.4%.
FMX’s revenue has doubled over the past decade, underscoring sustained expansion. In 2025, revenue grew 7.60% year‑over‑year, indicating continued top‑line momentum.
The company maintains a low debt‑to‑equity ratio and a positive net cash position, providing financial flexibility and reducing risk exposure.
FMX’s operations as a Coca‑Cola bottler and its Oxxo convenience store chain drive significant revenue and profit contributions, supported by an expanding employee base.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $1.10-6.8% vs $1.18 | $13.0B+1.5% vs $12.8B |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | $0.93+1405.1% vs $0.06 | $13.2B+2.0% vs $12.9B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.92+41.5% vs $0.65 | $11.7B+2.5% vs $11.4B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.92-38.7% vs $1.50 | $12.2B-0.0% vs $12.2B |
FMX's Q3'26 earnings miss estimates despite strong OXXO Mexico sales and revenue growth, as margin pressures across key divisions weigh on profitability.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. ( FMX ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Juan Fonseca - Vice President of Investor Relations Jose Antonio Garza-Laguera - Chief Executive Officer Martin Arias Yaniz - Chief Administration & Finance Officer Conference Call Participants Henrique Brustolin - Banco Bradesco BBI S.A.
Fomento Economico Mexicano NYSE: FMX reported third-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 9.8% and operating income growth of 9.9%, supported by results at OXXO México and Coca-Cola FEMSA, while management highlighted an improving traffic trend at its Mexican convenience-store chain.
MONTERREY, Mexico, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announced today its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2026.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $129.85 | $44.24B | 22.03 | 24.44% | 3.97% | 12.53% | 6.37% | |
| $95.67 | $411.62B | 28.21 | 1.87% | 28.65% | 39.58% | 2.13% | |
| $141.34 | $193.07B | 17.71 | 2.25% | 11.1% | 50.24% | 3.94% | |
| $116.13 | $51.47B | 25.47 | 2.27% | — | — | 1.87% | |
| $207.89 | $16.33B | 23.74 | 4.76% | 7.49% | — | 0.5% | |
| $36.63 | $49.84B | 30.38 | 8.16% | 7.12% | 5.8% | 2.5% |
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Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) reported $50.70B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $46.65B in fiscal year 2025. That is 76% more than the $26.54B of fiscal year 1996.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) grew revenue by 19.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) earned $2.01B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 4.0% net margin).
Yes. Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) pays a dividend that yields 6.37% at the current price, a high yield.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.5% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) generated $1.61B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025.