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MGP Ingredients' stock price has experienced a significant decline over the past six months, falling by 31.26%, part of a broader 'crash' phase since 2023, attributed to lower U.S. liquor consumption, a whiskey glut, and an industry-wide destocking cycle. The Q1 2026 earnings report showed a 13% decrease in consolidated sales and a net loss of $134.8 million, largely due to non-cash adjustments for goodwill and long-lived assets in the Branded Spirits segment, with Distilling Solutions sales down 40% due to lower whiskey demand. The Q2 2026 earnings report indicated a 14.5% year-on-year revenue decline, though adjusted EPS of $0.72 surpassed analyst estimates, and a $456,000 impairment for goodwill and other long-lived assets was reported. In May 2026, MGP paused operations at its Kentucky whiskey distilleries, Limestone Branch and Lux Row Distillers, due to decreased demand. A securities fraud class action lawsuit, alleging misleading statements about demand and inventory, was dismissed on March 25, 2026, but an appeal was filed on April 24, 2026, and is currently ongoing. Despite challenges, MGP Ingredients reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance, projecting consolidated sales between $480 million and $500 million.