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Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. (AB InBev) is one of the largest beverage companies in the world, operating in the consumer staples sector and classified within the alcoholic beverages industry. The company owns one of the widest portfolios in the global beer market, with brands recognized across all major regions.
Formed through the merger of Belgium’s Interbrew, Brazil’s AmBev, and the United States–based Anheuser-Busch, AB InBev was created with the objective of establishing a global leader in the brewing industry, combining historical brands, large-scale production, and operational efficiency.
The company owns more than 500 brands, including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Beck’s, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Skol, Brahma, and Antarctica. Its portfolio includes premium beers, mainstream offerings, low- and no-alcohol beverages and alternative drink products.
AB InBev operates globally in over 50 countries, with strong presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Key markets include the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and China, which represent a major share of its revenue.
The beverage industry is influenced by shifting consumption patterns, regulatory environments, premiumization trends, and increased demand for alcohol-free products. AB InBev addresses these trends through innovation, expansion of global brands and modernization of its manufacturing processes.
With a workforce of more than 160,000 employees, the company maintains breweries, distribution centers, and a highly integrated global logistics network.
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. shares are traded internationally on Euronext Brussels under the ticker ABI, and in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker BUD.
History and when Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. was founded
AB InBev’s history is the result of a combination of several long-established brewing companies. Its origins date back to the 14th century with the creation of breweries such as Leffe and Hoegaarden in Belgium, and to the foundation of Anheuser-Busch in the United States in 1852.
The first major milestone occurred in 2004, when Belgium’s Interbrew merged with Brazil’s AmBev, forming InBev. This merger initiated a period of accelerated global expansion that integrated leading brands from Europe and Latin America.
In 2008, InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch for US$ 52 billion, creating Anheuser-Busch InBev, one of the largest mergers in beverage industry history. This transaction positioned AB InBev as the world’s largest brewing company.
In 2016, the acquisition of SABMiller—valued at more than US$ 100 billion—further expanded the company’s global footprint and significantly strengthened its presence in emerging markets, especially in Africa.
Between 2020 and 2024, AB InBev increased investments in digital transformation, sustainability, premium brand expansion and the development of alcohol-free products, adapting to shifts in global consumption trends and post-pandemic economic volatility.
Additional Information
The Company Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 126.53 Billions, having an equity of $ -.
With a total of 163.695 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Consumer/Non-Cyclical and categorized in industry of Beverages (Alcoholic).
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 58.61 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 6.10 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 20.75, a P/BV ratio of 0.00 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of BUD was at 1.92%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker BUD.
