Suntory Holdings H1 2026: Japan is growing, the US and Europe are not, and the RTD pivot is accelerating

Suntory Holdings published its first-half 2026 financial results on 7 August 2026, covering the six months to 30 June 2026. The Japanese privately-owned conglomerate – whose alcoholic beverages division includes Suntory Global Spirits, the owner of Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Roku – reported that overall alcohol sales were broadly flat, with Japan delivering growth that offset continued weakness overseas. Specific figures were limited: Suntory is privately held and not required to disclose detailed performance data in the way publicly listed peers are.