Arca Continental to Invest $18.5 Billion in Business Expansion

Arca Continental plans to invest $18.5 billion in 2026, with 50% of this amount allocated to its operations in Mexico, while the other half will be directed towards its operations in the United States and South America. This was announced during the company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting. The funds will primarily be used to increase production and distribution capacity, accelerate the use of digital tools, launch new beverage categories, and strengthen its sustainable business model and shared value creation in the communities it serves. "We reiterate our commitment to constantly evolving, driving digitalization, and preserving the operational excellence that characterizes us, to continue generating shared value and having a positive impact in all the markets where we have a presence," stated Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández, General Director of Arca Continental. At the shareholders' meeting, executives highlighted that in 2025, the company surpassed the 50 billion pesos mark in EBITDA for the first time, reflecting strict expense discipline and solid execution of the business fundamentals. What were Arca Continental's sales in 2025? Consolidated net sales reached 247,926 million pesos, representing a 4.6% increase compared to the previous year. Executives also emphasized the company's achievements in sustainability. For example, in 2025, Arca Continental became the first Mexican bottler to be included in the Dow Jones Best-In-Class Index, which recognizes the world's 300 leading companies in this area. Additionally, in 2026, the company was included for the fourth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, which brings together the most distinguished companies in corporate sustainability in their respective industries.