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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV reports company news for its global brewing and beverage portfolio, with BUD representing its American depositary receipts on the New York Stock Exchange. Recurring updates cover operating results, beer volumes, revenue per hectoliter, megabrand performance and portfolio categories such as no-alcohol beer, Balanced Choices, Beyond Beer and BEES Marketplace.
Company announcements also address brand platforms and partnerships tied to Budweiser, Corona, Corona Cero, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra and other global, multi-country and local brands. Additional developments include manufacturing investments, brewery and packaging capabilities, annual meeting outcomes, governance matters and capital-structure actions.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced an expanded 2026 partnership ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Anheuser-Busch will serve as National Sponsor of the 2026 Run, Walk, and Climb Series, support the Steel Across America campaign in St. Louis on August 8, and sponsor the Tunnel to Towers NYC 5K Run & Walk on September 27, including 250 participants from its network and the Budweiser Clydesdales in the opening procession.
On September 11, the two organizations will re-air Budweiser’s 2002 “Respect” commercial for only the fourth time. According to Anheuser-Busch, this builds on five years of collaboration in which it has donated more than $750,000 to support military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
AB InBev (NYSE: BUD) launched its global “Cheers to Beer” campaign ahead of International Beer Day on August 7, highlighting beer’s role in culture, moderation and social connection. A new film created with Wieden+Kennedy will be amplified worldwide.
According to AB InBev, Ipsos and IWSR research shows 73% of legal-drinking-age alcohol consumers choose beer and beer represents about 93% of total no-alcohol volume. Following Q2 2026 results, the company reported revenue growth of 5.6%, beer volume growth of 1.1%, no-alcohol beer growth of 27%, Beyond Beer growth of 44% and Balanced Choices portfolio growth of 13%. Reported 2025 revenue was 59.3 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).
AB InBev (NYSE:BUD) reported 2Q26 organic revenue growth of 5.6% to reported 16.66 billion USD, with total volumes up 0.9% and beer volumes up 1.1%. Revenue per hectoliter increased 4.2%, supported by premiumization, Beyond Beer and revenue management.
Normalized EBITDA rose 5.8% to 5.94 billion USD, with margin at 35.6%. Underlying profit reached 2.39 billion USD and Underlying EPS grew 23.4% to 1.21 USD. For HY26, revenue grew 5.7%, EBITDA 5.6% and Underlying EPS 22.1%. Net debt to EBITDA improved to 2.86x, free cash flow increased to 3.9 billion USD, and the company completed 1.9 billion USD of its 6 billion USD share buyback. Management expects FY26 EBITDA growth within its medium‑term 4–8% range, normalized ETR of 26–28% and FY26 capex of 3.5–4.0 billion USD.
AB InBev (BUD) commissioned a new Oxford Economics study on the social and economic impact of bars in Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, the UK and the US. The research, based on 5,311 surveyed bar-goers, finds that 77% say bars bring people together, 72% see a positive local economic contribution and 69% say bars build social connections.
According to Oxford Economics, bars across the five markets support more than 2 million jobs and contribute about $126 billion in gross value added. Over half of respondents (58%) think local governments should do more to support bars, and many plan to watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in bars, underscoring their role as communal gathering places.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD) launched the first-of-its-kind ComBar, a 10-ton, 400+ sq. ft. mobile bar built from a real combine harvester to honor American farmers.
The ComBar supports the Choose Beer Grown Here initiative, highlighting $700 million in annual spending with 700 U.S. farmers and the U.S. Farmed certification of several core beers.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD) announced a $20 million+ investment in its St. Louis brewery and Arnold, Missouri can plant to upgrade brewing and packaging equipment and support production of Michelob ULTRA and Busch Light.
The spending is part of a broader $600 million U.S. investment across 2025–2026, and includes a new St. Louis technical skills training center aiming to upskill over 90% of the manufacturing workforce in five years.
AB InBev (NYSE:BUD) launched its global “Cheers to Bars” platform ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™, celebrating bars’ social and economic roles. The company, whose Michelob ULTRA and Budweiser brands are official beer sponsors, will support bars with large-scale fan events, investments, and responsible-drinking initiatives.
Plans include 200,000 watch parties in 40+ countries, a U.S. Stella Artois “Work From Bar” reimbursement of up to $100,000, and Ambev’s planned 2026 investment of over R$100 million to support up to 250,000 Brazilian points of sale.
Corona (NYSE:BUD) launched its 2026 Beach 100 guide ahead of World Oceans Day, highlighting 100 ocean-front destinations across six continents. The edition adds 27 new beaches, integrates over 300,000 Tripadvisor experiences in 30 countries, and expands conservation-focused Beach 100 Grants with Oceanic Global supporting critical marine ecosystems.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD) will invest $5.8 million in its Williamsburg, Virginia brewery to boost Michelob ULTRA production and build a new technical skills training center.
The project is part of a broader $600 million U.S. Brewing Futures program for 2025–2026, aiming to upskill over 90% of manufacturing employees and expand manufacturing careers for veterans.
AB InBev (NYSE:BUD) reports that Corona has been named the world’s most valuable beer brand in the Kantar BrandZ 2026 rankings for the third straight year, with AB InBev holding 8 of the top 10 beer brands.
Corona revenue outside its home market grew 8.3% in 2025, with double-digit volume growth in 30 markets, and 16% growth outside its home market in Q1 2026, contributing to AB InBev’s all-time high revenues and volume growth.