Pernod Ricard SA

Pernod Ricard SA is a French multinational company and the world's second-largest wine and spirits seller. Headquartered in Paris, France, at 5 cours Paul Ricard, the company's mission is to foster conviviality through exceptional spirits and experiences, aiming to be a leader in the premium spirits and wine industry.

The company boasts an extensive portfolio of premium and prestige brands across various categories, including brandy, vodka, cognac, tequila, champagne, gin, aperitifs, rum, whiskey, bitters, and mezcal. Key brands include Absolut Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Martell, Havana Club, Malibu, Beefeater, The Glenlivet, Mumm, Perrier-Jouët, and Ricard. Pernod Ricard targets a diverse customer base, including affluent urbanites and conscious socializers aged 25-55, with a growing focus on the LDA-to-30 Gen Z demographic.

Led by Chairman and CEO Alexandre Ricard, the company recently divested its international wine portfolio in early 2025 to sharpen its focus on premium spirits and champagne. Pernod Ricard reported a modest return to growth in its latest quarter, with sales up 0.1% and volumes increasing by 4%, indicating strengthening underlying trends despite global uncertainties. The company is also investing in emerging segments like the low- and no-alcohol market and has reaffirmed its long-term guidance for 3% to 6% sales growth between 2027 and 2029.