All Brands Owned by Pernod Ricard S.A.

What does Pernod Ricard own?
Pernod Ricard owns more than 240 spirits, wine, and champagne brands. The largest by revenue are Absolut (vodka, EUR 1.23 billion in FY2025), Jameson (Irish whiskey, EUR 1.12 billion), Ballantine's (Scotch whisky, EUR 913 million), Chivas Regal (Scotch whisky, EUR 480 million), Ricard (pastis, EUR 420 million), Malibu (rum, EUR 410 million), Beefeater (gin, EUR 330 million), Havana Club (rum, EUR 330 million), Martell (cognac, EUR 190 million), and The Glenlivet (single malt Scotch, EUR 140 million). The company also owns champagne houses Mumm and Perrier-Jouet, and in August 2026 took full ownership of Italicus, the Italian bergamot aperitif.

Is Pernod Ricard publicly traded?
Yes, Pernod Ricard is publicly traded on Euronext Paris under ticker RI and is a constituent of the CAC 40 index. The Ricard family maintains controlling voting rights through Societe Paul Ricard, which holds double-voting shares attached to long-held stock. This structure gives the family strategic control while the company remains publicly listed.

Who founded Pernod Ricard?
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of two French spirits companies. Pernod was founded in 1805 by Henri-Louis Pernod in Pontarlier, France, originally producing absinthe. Ricard was founded in 1932 by Paul Ricard in Marseille, France, producing pastis. The merger combined the two companies into a single group. The Ricard family has maintained ownership and control since the merger.

Where is Pernod Ricard headquartered?
Pernod Ricard is headquartered in Paris, France. The company's corporate offices are located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Production facilities are spread across key spirits-producing regions, including Scotland (Chivas Brothers), Ireland (Irish Distillers), Sweden (Absolut Company), and France (Martell, Ricard, champagne houses).

How many brands does Pernod Ricard own?
Pernod Ricard owns more than 240 brands globally. The portfolio includes 15 strategic international brands (Absolut, Jameson, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Ricard, Malibu, Beefeater, Havana Club, Martell, The Glenlivet, Mumm, Perrier-Jouet, Royal Salute, Kahlua, and Olmeca), along with strategic local brands (Imperial Blue, Royal Stag in India) and numerous specialty and regional brands.

Who owns Pernod Ricard?
Pernod Ricard is controlled by the Ricard family through Societe Paul Ricard, which holds the majority of voting rights via double-voting shares. Alexandre Ricard, the great-nephew of founder Paul Ricard, serves as Chairman and CEO. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Paris, with free float available to institutional and retail investors. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard, BlackRock, and European asset managers.

What is Pernod Ricard's financial performance?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended June 30, 2025), Pernod Ricard reported net sales of EUR 10.96 billion, an organic decline of 3.0% from EUR 11.60 billion in FY2024. Profit from recurring operations was EUR 2.95 billion, with organic operating margin expansion of 64 basis points. Group share of net profit was EUR 1.63 billion, up 10%. Free cash flow was EUR 1.1 billion, up 18%. Earnings per share were EUR 7.26, and the dividend was maintained at EUR 4.70 per share.