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May 13, 2026

ANZ FMCG Suppliers NielsenIQ Data Read-Through

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NielsenIQ data shows declining YoY FMCG volumes in the Americas due to Easter timing, though sequential trends are improving. Goldman maintains its Buy rating on Amcor and Sell rating on Brambles.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.NielsenIQ data for the 4-weeks ending 5/2/26 showed declining YoY volume trends across key FMCG categories, primarily due to tough comparisons from the previous year's Easter peak.
  • 2.Trends improved sequentially in the latest 2-week period as Easter-related headwinds began to wane across all key FMCG categories.
  • 3.PepsiCo's sports drinks outperformance (+5.9% volume growth) is a specific positive read-through for Amcor (AMC) as a high-value customer category.

Table of Contents

  • Why is this relevant?
  • Bottom line
  • Key takeaways:
  • Price Target Risks and Methodology - Brambles
  • Price Target Risks and Methodology - Amcor
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Niraj ShahSophie YuAlex Nosatti

Securities

AMCBXBPEP

Themes

Post-holiday normalization (Easter Lapping)Operational Execution over Macro Tailwinds

Regions

Asia PacificNorth AmericaAustraliaUnited States