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.
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).
Corona Cero (NYSE:BUD) is the first no-alcohol beer sponsor of the Olympic Winter Games, launching its global “For Every Golden Moment” platform ahead of Milano Cortina 2026. The campaign scales citywide activations and digital media across more than 25 markets, includes athlete engagement, product sampling, Olympic-themed bottles, and an anthem film featuring athletes like Irene Schouten and Ayumu Hirano.
Corona Cero has expanded to >55 countries since Paris 2024 and reports high double-digit growth, positioning it as AB InBev’s fastest-growing balanced-choice brand while reinforcing a shared focus on responsible consumption during the Games.
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Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) has announced a $7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles Brewery to upgrade brewing and packaging equipment, primarily focusing on increasing Michelob ULTRA production. This investment is part of the company's broader $300 million Brewing Futures initiative across U.S. facilities.
The Los Angeles facility, opened in 1954, has received $180 million in investments over the past five years. The upgrade will expand production capacity for Michelob ULTRA, including 25-oz cans and 15-pack slim cans, responding to growing consumer demand. Notably, Michelob ULTRA has shown 7.2% volume growth year-to-date, with Los Angeles being the largest market for the brand in the U.S.
AB InBev (NYSE: BUD) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) have announced a groundbreaking multi-year global partnership that will unite AB InBev's iconic beer brands with Netflix's entertainment platform. The collaboration will feature co-marketing campaigns across popular Netflix titles like "The Gentlemen," "Brasil 70," and "Culinary Class Wars."
The partnership includes consumer activations, title integrations, limited-edition packaging, and digital promotions. AB InBev will also participate in Netflix's live events, including the 2025 NFL Christmas Game Day and the 2027 Women's World Cup. The companies aim to create shared experiences combining streaming entertainment with beer consumption, targeting legal drinking age consumers worldwide.