Heineken Gains as Higher Pricing Helps Offset Volume Drops
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Heineken NV shares rose as volume declines in key markets were offset by higher pricing and the Dutch brewer maintained its guidance.
The company said Wednesday it still expects full-year operating profit of between 4% and 8%, even as volumes rose just 0.7% in the third quarter, missing estimates compiled by Bloomberg of 2.02%.