AB InBev

AB InBev increased adjusted organic revenue by nearly 5% to $16.5 billion, benefiting from pricier brands and strong growth in non‑alcoholic beverages. Organic volume grew by only 0.4% due to weak demand in China, and beer volumes fell slightly. Adjusted EBITDA rose almost 4% to $5.96 billion, while the operating margin fell 0.9 percentage points to 36.1%. Analysts see only limited upward earnings revisions for 2026; the stock came under pressure after the results and fell sharply in early trading. » More on finanzen.net

The beer market is seen as mature, with slow or declining consumption in many developed countries, while premium and non‑alcoholic products and new beverage concepts offer growth potential. Anheuser‑Busch InBev is a global leader with brands such as Corona, Budweiser and Stella Artois and can use its global footprint and strong brands to drive customer loyalty and pricing power. Risks remain in the form of cost pressures, regulatory changes and the debt burden from past acquisitions, which investors should continue to monitor. » More on finanzen.net

AB InBev highlights its global agricultural network of over 20,500 direct farmers and programs to source local ingredients for its brands while improving farmer livelihoods. The company runs model farms, a Global Barley Innovation Center and region-specific agronomy and training—aiming to make 100% of its farmers skilled, connected and financially empowered and to increase resilient crop supplies. Initiatives include the Cheers to Farmers campaign, partnerships with conservation organizations and scaling support to indirect suppliers to strengthen quality and supply consistency. » More on forbes.com

AB InBev reported a group-wide volume increase of 0.9% in the second quarter, slightly below analysts' expectations. Revenue rose 5.6% to about $16.7 billion, and adjusted EBITDA grew 5.8% to $5.9 billion. Regions: US weak despite the World Cup, Mexico solid, Brazil strong and Colombia outstanding. Management keeps full-year guidance unchanged for EBITDA growth of 4–8%; the stock dipped intraday but remains significantly up year-to-date. » More on finanzen.net

AB InBev twice tried to sell its 50/50 Russian joint venture stake but both deals were blocked by Russian authorities; Moscow later placed the business under local management while AB InBev kept ownership. The unit reported a 30% revenue increase in 2024 and remained one of the largest foreign-linked taxpayers in Russia, with 2025 tax and related payments reportedly exceeding €1 billion. In June the Russian business also donated over $6.5 million to a state-aligned fund, highlighting continued financial exposure despite AB InBev's stated intent to exit. » More on forbes.com