Anheuser-Busch Invests $17 Million in its Houston Brewery to Drive Local Economic Growth

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Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) has announced a $17 million investment in its Houston brewery as part of its broader $300 million Brewing Futures initiative for 2025. This investment builds upon over $50 million invested in the Houston facility over the past three years and is part of the company's larger $2 billion investment across its U.S. facilities over the last five years. The Houston brewery, a cornerstone of operations for nearly 60 years, will see improvements in brewing excellence and transportation capabilities. Anheuser-Busch maintains a strong presence in Texas with almost 1,000 employees across four facilities and has made capital investments of more than $2.3 billion in the state to date. The company operates over 100 facilities nationwide, employing 65,000 Americans through its operations and distributors, with 99% of its U.S. products manufactured domestically.

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• $17 million new investment in Houston brewery to enhance operations and transportation capabilities
• Part of larger $300 million U.S. investment commitment for 2025
• Strong Texas presence with 1,000 employees across four facilities and $2.3 billion in total state investments
• 99% of U.S. products are manufactured domestically
• Demonstrated long-term commitment with $2 billion invested across U.S. facilities in past five years

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Manufacturing & Capital Investment Analyst

Anheuser-Busch's $17M Houston investment strengthens production capacity and distribution while demonstrating ongoing commitment to US manufacturing.

This $17 million investment in Anheuser-Busch's Houston brewery represents a targeted allocation within the company's broader $300 million capital expenditure plan for 2025. The investment focuses on two key operational aspects: brewing capabilities and transportation infrastructure. These improvements will likely enhance production efficiency and strengthen distribution networks throughout Texas, a strategically important market.

The investment continues a pattern of significant capital allocation to US manufacturing operations, with Anheuser-Busch having deployed over $2 billion across its nationwide facilities in the past five years. For context, the Houston facility has received more than $50 million in upgrades over just the last three years, indicating its importance in the company's production network.

This capital deployment reflects a localization strategy that maintains 99% US-based production for US market sales. The company's nationwide manufacturing footprint ($700 million in American agricultural inputs and $7 billion in US supplier goods/services) creates natural economic moats through scale advantages and supply chain optimization.

While $17 million represents a modest allocation for a company of Anheuser-Busch's size, it demonstrates continued commitment to maintaining robust US manufacturing capabilities despite industry-wide volume challenges. The investment signals management's focus on operational efficiency and logistics optimization rather than capacity expansion, appropriate for current market conditions in the mature US beer market.

LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES ONGOING INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS AMERICA, PART OF $300 MILLION IT WILL INVEST IN THE U.S. IN 2025    

HOUSTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois, today announced a new $17 million investment in its Houston, TX brewery. Over the last five years, Anheuser-Busch has invested more than $2 billion in its manufacturing facilities across the country to help create and sustain jobs and drive economic prosperity in the communities where it operates and its employees call home.  

This $17 million investment in its Houston brewery is part of Anheuser-Busch's Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company has committed to investing $300 million in its facilities this year to create and sustain U.S. manufacturing jobs.  

This latest investment in its Houston brewery will ensure that Anheuser-Busch remains at the forefront of brewing excellence in the region and strengthen its transportation capabilities to get its products to customers throughout Texas. Today's announcement builds on more than $50 million invested in Anheuser-Busch's Houston brewery over the past three years. 

Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch, said: "Investing in our people and our facilities to drive economic prosperity is core to who we are. This investment in Houston is the latest example of Anheuser-Busch's commitment to strengthen our local communities by creating and sustaining jobs and driving economic growth." 

Building on more than 165 years of continuous investment in its people, breweries and communities, Anheuser-Busch's Brewing Futures initiative supports American manufacturing by creating and sustaining manufacturing jobs, building the manufacturing workforce for the future, and strengthening manufacturing career opportunities for veterans. 

The Houston brewery has been a cornerstone of Anheuser-Busch's operations for nearly 60 years. Anheuser-Busch and our distributor partners have made more than $2.3 billion in capital investments in Texas to date. With almost 1,000 employees across four facilities in Texas, Anheuser-Busch remains dedicated to being a key economic driver in the state and maintaining its position as the leader in the American brewing industry. 

Anheuser-Busch operates more than 100 facilities across the country and, with its distributors, employs 65,000 hardworking Americans. Over the past five years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly $2 billion in its 100 facilities across the country to enhance operations, advance technology, and meet evolving consumer demand. That commitment continues in 2025, which with more than $300 million in planned investments in its facilities nationwide to support American manufacturing.  

For more on Anheuser-Busch's economic impact visit www.anheuser-busch.com/community/economic-impact or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.     

ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation's top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale. 

We are home to the nation's most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater, as well as industry-leading regional craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. That's who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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FAQ

What is the size of Anheuser-Busch's (BUD) new investment in its Houston brewery?

Anheuser-Busch is investing $17 million in its Houston brewery, part of a larger $300 million U.S. investment commitment for 2025.

How many employees does Anheuser-Busch have in Texas?

Anheuser-Busch employs almost 1,000 people across four facilities in Texas.

How much has Anheuser-Busch invested in Texas operations to date?

Anheuser-Busch and its distributor partners have made more than $2.3 billion in capital investments in Texas to date.

What percentage of Anheuser-Busch's U.S. products are manufactured domestically?

99% of Anheuser-Busch's products sold in the U.S. are manufactured domestically.

How much is Anheuser-Busch investing in U.S. facilities in 2025?

Anheuser-Busch has committed to investing $300 million in its U.S. facilities in 2025 through its Brewing Futures initiative.