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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (AB InBev), traded on the NYSE as BUD, generates a steady flow of news across brewing, manufacturing, sports partnerships and digital initiatives. As a Belgium-based global brewer with well over 500 beer brands, including Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois and Michelob Ultra, the company regularly issues updates that reflect both its scale and its focus on category expansion, balanced choices and Beyond Beer offerings.
News about AB InBev often covers financial results and strategic progress. Quarterly and nine-month updates furnished on Form 6-K detail revenue trends, volumes, normalized EBITDA, and the performance of megabrands and no-alcohol portfolios. These releases also discuss initiatives such as the BEES B2B digital platform, direct-to-consumer brands like Zé Delivery, TaDa Delivery and PerfectDraft, and capital allocation actions including share buyback programs, bond redemptions and dividends.
Another major stream of news involves brand and sponsorship activity. AB InBev has announced global partnerships with the International Cricket Council and the International Olympic Committee, featuring brands such as Budweiser 0.0 and Corona Cero, as well as a global brand partnership with Netflix and an exclusive beer and cider partnership with Live Nation UK. These stories illustrate how the company connects its beer and no-alcohol brands with sports, music and entertainment experiences for consumers of legal drinking age.
In the United States, Anheuser-Busch regularly reports on investments in breweries and can plants under its Brewing Futures initiative. Releases describe upgrades to brewing and packaging equipment in locations such as Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Cartersville, St. Louis and Baldwinsville, highlighting goals of creating and sustaining U.S. manufacturing jobs, advancing technical skills training and supporting manufacturing careers for veterans.
Investors and observers who follow BUD news can use this page to track AB InBev’s earnings releases, strategic partnerships, capital investments and portfolio developments over time.
AB InBev (NYSE:BUD) was named Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year 2026, the first company to win the honour three times. The brewer won 37 Lions last year and cites creativity as a growth lever tied to Q1 2026 all-time high revenues and higher beer volumes.
AB InBev reports 20 “+1 billion-dollar” brands, four consecutive years as the Global Effie Index top marketer, and eight of the top 10 beer brands in Kantar BrandZ. The company will keynote Cannes Lions on 22 June 2026 and be honoured at the Awards Show on 26 June 2026.
AB InBev (NYSE:BUD) reported 1Q26 results: revenue rose 5.8% (reported +12.0% with FX) to $15,267m, volumes +0.8% (beer +1.2%), normalized EBITDA +5.3% to $5,437m and underlying EPS +20.8% to $0.97. BEES Marketplace GMV grew 55% to $1.1bn; overall BEES GMV reached $14.6bn. Underlying profit was $1,923m. Moody’s upgraded the rating from A3 to A2. Management reiterated FY26 outlook: EBITDA growth mid-term 4–8%, net capex $3.5–4.0bn and normalized ETR 26–28%.
Budweiser (BUD) unveiled its global FIFA World Cup 2026 platform, “Let It Pour”, activating across more than 40 countries with a global film, limited-edition apparel via The Bud Fan Store, and live fan experiences called Bud FC. The campaign features ambassadors Erling Haaland and Jürgen Klopp and runs across TV, social, and out-of-home assets during the 39-day tournament.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) is increasing U.S. manufacturing investment to $600 million across 2025 and 2026 to strengthen breweries, upgrade campus technology and expand production and packaging capacity. The plan includes 15 new technical skills training centers, veteran hiring support and partnerships with trade schools and the Manufacturing Institute.
The company intends to upskill >90% of its manufacturing workforce over five years and has integrated more than 20 credentials to translate military training into manufacturing roles.
Budweiser (NYSE:BUD) marks 40 years as Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup with a nostalgia-led global platform. The launch includes the Budweiser® FIFA World Cup™ Anniversary Pack of 11 era-inspired bottles/cans, a global film titled “The Big Drop,” out-of-home billboards, and a digital hub.
The limited-edition pack rolls out in key non-US markets starting April 2026 and features QR-linked digital content, immersive experiences, and regional prizes.
AB InBev (APO) reported FY25 organic revenue growth of 2.0% and reported revenue of $59,320m (down 0.8% FX-affected). Normalized EBITDA rose 4.9% to $21,223m with a 101bps margin expansion to 35.8%. Underlying EPS was $3.73 (+6%), free cash flow was $11.3bn, and net debt/EBITDA was 2.87x. The board proposed a final dividend of €1.00 (full year €1.15) and is executing a $6bn buyback (≈$635m completed).
Corona Cero (NYSE:BUD) announced a global roster of athlete ambassadors for Milano Cortina 2026, launching the TIME CERO initiative in partnership with the IOC and Athlete365.
Activations include Cero Stress Zones, Casa Corona hospitality, Golden Bottle keepsakes, post-Games retreats on Corona Island, and fan experiences in Milan and Livigno.
AB InBev (NYSE: BUD) was named the exclusive beer and cider partner for Live Nation UK, covering festivals, venues and outdoor shows across the United Kingdom.
The deal places AB InBev brands including Budweiser, Corona, San Miguel and Stella Artois at major events such as Reading & Leeds, TRNSMT, Glasgow Summer Sessions and over 20 festivals, plus activation across all Academy Music Group venues including O2 Academy Brixton and O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The partnership focuses on strategy, creative and fan engagement to integrate beer and cider into live-music experiences for fans of legal drinking age and strengthens the companies' global collaboration.
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) announced a $30 million investment in its Jacksonville, FL Brewery and Can Plant to upgrade brewing and packaging equipment and expand capacity to produce more Michelob ULTRA, described as America’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer.
This investment is part of the company’s Brewing Futures initiative, which invested more than $300 million in U.S. facilities in the past year; the company says it has invested over $100 million in Jacksonville since 2021 and nearly $2 billion across 100 U.S. facilities in the past five years.
AB InBev (NYSE: BUD) will become the Official Beer Partner of the International Cricket Council for all major ICC tournaments starting in 2026. The global partnership will be led by Budweiser 0.0 in India with other AB InBev mega brands activating across Europe and Africa. The agreement covers all major men’s and women’s ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (India & Sri Lanka), ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (UK), the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 (Sri Lanka), the ICC World Test Championship Final 2027 (England), and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia).