Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) Stock News

AB InBev (NYSE:BUD) reported strong Q2 2025 results with EBITDA growth of 6.5% and margin expansion of 116bps to 35.3%. Revenue increased by 3.0% with revenue per hl growth of 4.9%, while volumes declined by 1.9%. The company delivered Underlying EPS growth of 8.7% to 0.98 USD.

Key highlights include a 33% increase in no-alcohol beer portfolio revenue, 63% growth in BEES Marketplace GMV reaching 785 million USD, and continued progress in deleveraging with net debt to EBITDA ratio improving to 3.27x from 3.42x year-over-year. The company maintains its FY25 outlook expecting EBITDA growth of 4-8%.

The megabrands portfolio showed strength with 5.6% combined revenue growth, led by Corona's 7.7% growth outside its home market. The company's digital transformation continues with BEES now operating in 28 markets, capturing 71% of revenues through B2B digital platforms.

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.

Budweiser (BUD) launches its new global platform 'Celebration in the Making' as the Official Global Beer Sponsor of FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The company is bringing back its successful 'Bring Home The Bud' campaign, promising free beer for supporters of the winning club. The campaign features a new film titled 'ThunderBud' set to AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' and includes exclusive FIFA-created 'Celebration of the Match' content highlighting top celebrations from each matchday. Budweiser has also introduced limited-edition tournament-inspired packaging for both Budweiser and Budweiser Zero products. The campaign will leverage social media engagement through @budweiser and @budfootball channels, allowing fans to vote for their favorite match highlights.

Corona has been crowned the world's most valuable beer brand for the second consecutive year in Kantar's BrandZ 2025 rankings. AB InBev (NYSE: BUD) dominates the rankings with 8 out of the top 10 most valuable beer brands globally. Corona achieved double-digit growth outside Mexico and its no-alcohol variant Corona Cero saw triple-digit growth. The brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025 and made history as the first beer brand to sponsor the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Budweiser secured the second position, while Michelob ULTRA climbed to #5 and won the Kantar Brand Growth Award in the U.S. for the highest year-over-year brand value increase. AB InBev reported strong performance in 2024 with all-time high revenue and 15% Underlying EPS growth.

Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) has announced a new $300 million investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations through its Brewing Futures initiative. The investment focuses on three key pillars: creating manufacturing jobs, expanding technical training programs, and strengthening veteran career opportunities.

The company is expanding its Technical Excellence Center model beyond St. Louis, launching a new regional facility in Columbus, OH. Over the past five years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly $2 billion in its 100 facilities across the country. The company is also becoming the first American manufacturer to adopt a digital credentialing system for translating military experience into manufacturing skills, with veterans currently comprising over 10% of its workforce.

AB InBev (BUD) reported solid Q1 2025 results with EBITDA growing 7.9% to 4.85 billion USD and margin expansion of 218bps to 35.6%. Revenue increased by 1.5% with revenue per hl growth of 3.7%, though total volumes declined by 2.2%. The company's Underlying EPS grew 7.1% to 0.81 USD. Key highlights include: Corona's revenue growth of 11.2% outside Mexico, 34% increase in no-alcohol beer portfolio revenue, and 53% increase in BEES Marketplace GMV to 645 million USD. The company maintained or gained market share in 60% of markets and added approximately 6 million new consumers. AB InBev reaffirmed its FY2025 outlook, expecting EBITDA growth of 4-8%. The company has completed 70% of its previously announced $2 billion share buyback program.

Anheuser-Busch has reached a significant milestone by producing its 100 millionth can of emergency drinking water for disaster-affected communities since 1988. The company is marking this achievement with a $6 million investment in its Fort Collins, Colorado brewery to enhance both beer and emergency water production capabilities.

All 12 Anheuser-Busch breweries have participated in this initiative, with facilities in Fort Collins and Cartersville now dedicated to year-round emergency water production. The company's latest batch will support volunteer fire departments nationwide, with plans to deliver 1.5 million cans to over 630 departments across 45 states ahead of wildfire season.

This initiative, conducted in partnership with the American Red Cross and the National Volunteer Fire Council, demonstrates how Anheuser-Busch leverages its manufacturing network and distribution capabilities to provide critical disaster relief support while maintaining its primary beer production operations.

Corona, named the World's Most Valuable Beer Brand in 2024, celebrates its 100-year anniversary with a global celebration launching the 'Corona 100' platform. Since 1925, the brand has maintained a strong connection with beach culture and lifestyle.

The celebration includes several key initiatives: a curated Corona Beach 100 list featuring the world's most iconic beaches, from popular destinations in South Africa, Mexico, and Brazil to lesser-known shores like Chile's Punta de Lobos and Iceland's Stokksnes Beach. Consumers can win trips to these locations through special edition anniversary packs.

The brand announced a marquee sponsorship of a global concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro on May 3rd, featuring world-renowned musical artists. Additionally, Corona released a legacy film titled 'This is Living Since 1925' showcasing decades of beach culture evolution.

Corona is launching the world's first sun reserve at Brazil's Piedade Beach in Pernambuco, marking a pioneering initiative to preserve public access to sunlight on beaches. The initiative, developed by Grey agency, involves leasing beachfront land and implementing height restrictions on buildings to prevent sunlight obstruction on the sand.

As the beer brand celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025, this unprecedented concept aims to address concerns about increasing coastal development in Brazil, where over half the population resides along the coast. The company plans to expand the Sun Reserve initiative to additional markets, including South Africa.

The project serves as a model to raise awareness about preserving sunshine access on public beaches, encouraging both local communities and the general population to appreciate and protect this natural resource.