AB InBev Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire AB InBev Reports Third Quarter 2026 ResultsAuthor of the article:THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountSolid top- and bottom-line performance with volume growth, revenue up 4.9% and Underlying EPS up 22%BRUSSELS — Anheuser-Busch InBev (Brussel:ABI) (BMV:ANB) (JSE:ANH) (NYSE:BUD):Regulated and inside information1“Delivering solid growth today while investing for tomorrow – our portfolio of megabrands and mega platforms continues to win with consumers, and our performance this quarter reflects the strength of our diversified footprint, best-in-class capabilities and consistent execution of our strategy. Thank you to our colleagues around the world for their commitment and dedication as we continue to compound growth and create long-term value.” – Michel Doukeris, CEO, AB InBevRevenue +4.9% Revenue increased by 4.9% in 3Q26 with revenue per hl growth of 4.2% and by 5.4% in 9M26 with revenue per hl growth of 4.3%. Reported revenue increased by 9.1% in 3Q26 to 16 512 million USD and by 10.7% in 9M26 to 48 439 million USD, positively impacted by currency translation. 7.7% increase in combined revenues of megabrands in 3Q26, led by Corona, which grew by 20% outside of its home market. 35% increase in revenue of no-alcohol beer in 3Q26. 19% increase in revenue of Beyond Beer in 3Q26. 45% increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) from sales of third-party products through BEES Marketplace to reach 1.4 billion USD in 3Q26. Volumes +0.4% Volumes increased by 0.4% in 3Q26, with beer volumes down by 0.1% and non-beer volumes up by 4.0%. Volumes increased by 0.7% in 9M26, with beer volumes up by 0.7% and non-beer volumes up by 0.3%.Normalized EBITDA +3.9% Normalized EBITDA increased by 3.9% to 5 957 million USD in 3Q26, with a margin contraction of 34bps to 36.1%. Normalized EBITDA increased by 5.0% to 17 332 million USD in 9M26, with a margin contraction of 15bps to 35.8%. Underlying Profit 2 396 million USD Underlying Profit was 2 396 million USD in 3Q26 compared to 1 970 million USD in 3Q25 and was 6 710 million USD in 9M26 compared to 5 526 million USD in 9M25. Reported profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev was 1 597 million USD in 3Q26 compared to 1 054 million USD in 3Q25 and was 7 910 million USD in 9M26 compared to 4 878 million USD in 9M25. Underlying EPS 1.21 USD Underlying EPS increased by 22.4% to 1.21 USD in 3Q26, compared to 0.99 USD in 3Q25, and increased by 22.2% to 3.40 USD in 9M26, compared to 2.78 USD in 9M25. On a constant currency basis, Underlying EPS increased by 13.9% in 3Q26 and by 12.0% in 9M26. Capital Allocation 0.40 EUR interim dividend The AB InBev Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of 0.40 EUR per share for the fiscal year 2026 compared to 0.15 EUR per share for the fiscal year 2025. A timeline showing the ex-dividend, record and payment dates can be found on page 13.1The enclosed information constitutes inside information as defined in Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse, and regulated information as defined in the Belgian Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 regarding the duties of issuers of financial instruments which have been admitted for trading on a regulated market. Management commentsSolid top- and bottom-line performance with volume growth, revenue up 4.9% and Underlying EPS up 22% The consistent execution of our strategy, together with the strength of our diversified footprint, brand portfolio and best-in-class capabilities, delivered another quarter of compounding top- and bottom-line growth.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Revenue increased by 4.9%, with total volume growth of 0.4% and a revenue per hl increase of 4.2%, driven by revenue growth management and positive mix from premiumization and Beyond Beer. Overall beer volumes were flattish, as broad-based growth across our footprint was primarily offset by a challenging industry in China. We delivered record high third quarter volumes in 15 markets, including Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, the Dominican Republic and India.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againEBITDA increased by 3.9%, reflecting a step-up in sales and marketing investment to activate key mega platforms this quarter, as well as commodity cost headwinds, which were partially offset by disciplined overhead management. EBIT increased by 6.0% and Underlying EPS by 22%, as we continue to optimize the business and drive operating leverage through the P&L.Key highlights from the quarter included: gaining or maintaining market share in an estimated two-thirds of our markets; continued momentum across our global premium brands, with Corona, Stella Artois and Michelob Ultra delivering revenue growth of 20%, 19% and 50%, respectively, outside of their home markets; continued growth across our Balanced Choices and Beyond Beer portfolios, with no-alcohol beer revenue increasing by 35% and Beyond Beer revenue by 19%; and BEES Marketplace quarterly GMV increasing by 45% to 1.4 billion USD.Progressing our strategic prioritiesWe are executing on three key strategic pillars to deliver consistent compounding growth and long-term value creation.(1) Lead and grow the category: We strengthened our portfolio brand power and estimate that we gained or maintained share in two-thirds of our markets in 3Q26, reflecting the effectiveness of our execution and consumer-focused investments.(2) Digitize and monetize our ecosystem: BEES Marketplace GMV increased by 45% versus 3Q25 to 1.4 billion USD from third-party products. Overall BEES GMV increased by 12% versus 3Q25 to 15.9 billion USD.(3) Optimize our business: Our stronger balance sheet and free cash flow generation provide increased flexibility in our capital allocation choices. The AB InBev Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of 0.40 EUR per share compared to 0.15 EUR per share in FY25.(1) Lead and grow the categoryWe are executing on our four category expansion levers to drive growth across our portfolio, expand occasions and increase participation. In 3Q26, we estimate that the number of legal drinking age consumers purchasing our portfolio increased, driven by gains in our premium, no-alcohol beer and Beyond Beer brands.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Core Superiority: Our mainstream beer portfolio delivered revenue growth of 2.1% in 3Q26, driven by double-digit growth in Colombia and Peru and high-single digit growth in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.Premiumization: Our above core beer portfolio delivered an 8.6% revenue increase in 3Q26, led by Corona, Stella Artois and Michelob Ultra, which grew revenue by 20%, 19% and 50%, respectively, outside of their home markets. Corona delivered double-digit volume growth in 37 markets, and Michelob Ultra continued its expansion across Latin America, with 60% of its volume growth coming from markets outside of the US.Balanced Choices: Our Balanced Choices portfolio, including low carb, low calorie, sugar free, gluten free and no-alcohol beer brands, delivered revenue growth of 19% in 3Q26. Our no-alcohol beer portfolio led performance, with revenue up by 35% and estimated share gains strengthening our leadership in no-alcohol beer by value, according to Nielsen.Beyond Beer: Our portfolio delivered revenue growth of 19% in 3Q26, led by Cutwater in the US, which grew revenue by high-thirties, and the continued global expansion of Flying Fish.(2) Digitize and monetize our ecosystemDigitizing our relationships with more than 6 million customers globally: As of 30 September 2026, BEES was live in 30 markets with 73% of our revenues captured through B2B digital platforms. In 3Q26, BEES captured 15.9 billion USD in GMV, up 12% versus 3Q25.Monetizing our route-to-market; approaching 1.5 billion USD in quarterly GMV: BEES Marketplace GMV increased by 45% versus 3Q25 to reach 1.4 billion USD, further monetizing our route-to-market and strengthening our digital ecosystem.Leading the way in DTC solutions: Our digital DTC megabrands, Zé Delivery, TaDa Delivery and PerfectDraft, served 13 million active consumers and delivered 158 million USD in revenue, 9% growth versus 3Q25. Sales of third-party products through our DTC marketplace generated 49 million USD in GMV, a 57% increase versus 3Q25.(3) Optimize our businessMaximizing value creation: Our stronger balance sheet and free cash flow generation provide increased flexibility in our capital allocation choices. The AB InBev Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of 0.40 EUR per share compared to 0.15 EUR per share in FY25, consistent with our ambition for a progressive dividend over time. As of 26 October 2026, we have completed 2.6 billion USD of our 6 billion USD share buyback program announced on 30 October 2025.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Advancing our sustainability priorities: Our water use efficiency ratio improved to 2.3 hl per hl in 9M26 versus 2.4 hl per hl in 9M25. Our average energy efficiency globally improved to 81.2 MJ/hl in 9M26 versus 84.6 MJ/hl in 9M25. Our absolute Scopes 1 and 2 emissions were 2.3 million metric tons of CO2e in 9M26, a 1.8% decrease compared to 9M25.Consistent execution and compounding growthIn 9M26, our business delivered revenue growth of 5.4%, EBITDA growth of 5.0% and an Underlying EPS increase of 22%, reflecting the momentum of our portfolio and the effectiveness of our commercial capabilities. We continued to invest in our megabrands, growth platforms and innovation to provide consumers with more choices across more occasions.The strength of our ownership culture and execution, together with our best-in-class capabilities, reinforce our confidence in our ability to deliver our FY26 outlook. As we progress through the next phase of our strategy, we remain focused on creating superior shareholder value by delivering consistent, compounding results, investing to accelerate growth and increasing capital allocation flexibility.We expect our EBITDA to grow in line with our medium-term outlook of between 4-8%. The outlook for FY26 reflects our current assessment of inflation and other macroeconomic conditions.Net pension interest expenses and accretion expenses are expected to be in the range of 190 to 220 million USD per quarter, depending on currency and interest rate fluctuations. We expect the average gross debt coupon in FY26 to be approximately 4%.(iii) Effective Tax Rate (ETR): We expect the normalized ETR in FY26 to be in the range of 26% to 28%. The ETR outlook does not consider the impact of potential future changes in legislation.(iv) Net Capital Expenditure:We expect net capital expenditure of between 3.5 and 4.0 billion USD in FY26.Figure 1. Consolidated performancein USD Mio, except EPS in USD per share and Volumes in thousand hls3Q253Q26OrganicgrowthVolumes142 319142 3130.4% Beer124 692124 370(0.1)%Non-Beer17 62717 9434.0%Revenue15 13316 5124.9% Gross profit8 5379 3025.3% Gross margin56.4%56.3%20bpsNormalized EBITDA5 5945 9573.9% Normalized EBITDA margin37.0%36.1%(34)bpsNormalized EBIT4 2054 5386.0% Normalized EBIT margin27.8%27.5%27bpsProfit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev1 0541 597Underlying Profit1 9702 396Basic EPS0.530.81Underlying EPS0.991.21This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.9M259M26OrganicgrowthVolumes421 934422 7260.7%Beer367 697369 7960.7%Non-Beer54 23752 9300.3%Revenue43 76448 4395.4%Gross profit24 56627 5286.6%Gross margin56.1%56.8%65bpsNormalized EBITDA15 75017 3325.0%Normalized EBITDA margin36.0%35.8%(15)bpsNormalized EBIT11 80513 2157.0%Normalized EBIT margin27.0%27.3%40bpsProfit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev4 8787 910Underlying Profit5 5266 710Basic EPS2.464.01Underlying EPS2.783.40Figure 2. Volumesin thousand hls3Q25ScopeOrganic growth3Q26 Organic growthTotalBeerNorth America21 896165(541)21 520(2.5)%(2.2)%Middle Americas36 915(596)2 64838 9677.3%6.9%South America36 922–29137 2130.8%0.4%EMEA24 149(67)59824 6802.5%2.4%Asia Pacific22 301(25)(2 454)19 821(11.0)%(11.0)%Global Export and Holding Companies1366(29)112(20.8)%(20.8)%AB InBev Worldwide142 319 (518)512142 313 0.4% (0.1)%9M25ScopeOrganic growth9M26Organic growthTotalBeerNorth America64 115286(1 320)63 081(2.1)%(2.0)%Middle Americas110 818(1 958)6 087114 9465.6%5.8%South America112 011–632112 6430.6%1.6%EMEA69 073(297)1 07469 8501.6%1.6%Asia Pacific65 665(64)(3 646)61 955(5.6)%(5.5)%Global Export and Holding Companies25228(28)251(10.1)%(10.1)%AB InBev Worldwide421 934(2 006)2 798422 7260.7%0.7%United States: Portfolio momentum drove continued market share gains in beer and Beyond BeerOperating performance: 3Q26: Revenue declined by 1.2% with revenue per hl increasing by 1.5%, driven by revenue management and positive brand mix. Sales-to-retailers (STRs) declined by 3.1%, estimated to have outperformed a soft industry. Sales-to-wholesalers (STWs) declined by 2.7%. EBITDA decreased by 4.0%, reflecting increased investment in sales and marketing and elevated commodity and transportation costs.9M26: Revenue increased by 0.8%, with revenue per hl increasing by 3.0%. STRs declined by 1.7% and STWs were down by 2.1%. Our STRs and STWs tend to converge on a full year basis. EBITDA decreased by 1.3%.Commercial highlights: Our market share momentum continued in 3Q26, with share gains in both beer and spirits, according to Circana. We have gained share of total alcohol for ten consecutive quarters and are the #1 share gainer year-to-date. Our beer performance was led by Michelob Ultra and Busch Light, which were the top two volume share gainers in the industry, with Michelob Ultra ranking #1 for the last eight quarters. Our Beyond Beer portfolio continued to expand our total addressable market, delivering low-teens revenue growth, led by Cutwater and Nutrl. We are the leader in no-alcohol beer, with our portfolio gaining share and growing revenue in the high-thirties, led by Michelob Ultra Zero which was the #1 share gaining brand.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Mexico: Market share gain and margin expansion drove mid-single digit volume growth and double-digit bottom line growthOperating performance: 3Q26: Revenue increased by high-single digits, with volumes growing by mid-single digits, driven by market share gain and industry growth. Revenue per hl increased by low-single digits, driven by revenue management. EBITDA grew by low-teens with margin expansion.9M26: Revenue grew by high-single digits, with revenue per hl growth of mid-single digits and volume increasing by low-single digits, outperforming the industry. EBITDA grew by high-single digits with margin expansion.Commercial highlights: Our above core beer portfolio led performance, delivering low-teens revenue growth driven by Modelo, Pacifico and Michelob Ultra, while our core beer portfolio grew revenue by high-single digits. We strengthened our leadership position in no-alcohol beer, with our portfolio growing volumes by low-thirties, led by Corona Cero and Michelob Ultra Zero. Our Beyond Beer portfolio grew volume by low-twenties.Colombia: Record high volumes and margin expansion drove double-digit top- and bottom-line growthOperating performance: 3Q26: Revenue increased by mid-teens, with volumes growing by mid-single digits and our portfolio estimated to have gained share of total alcohol. Revenue per hl increased by high-single digits, driven by revenue management and premiumization. EBITDA grew by high-teens with margin expansion.9M26: Revenue grew by mid-teens with high-single digit revenue per hl growth. Volumes increased by high-single digits. EBITDA grew by mid-teens with margin expansion.Commercial highlights: Continued investment behind our megabrands strengthened our portfolio brand power and drove broad-based growth across our portfolio. Volume and revenue grew across all price segments, with our business delivering record high third quarter volumes. Our above core beer portfolio led performance, delivering mid-teens revenue growth driven by Corona, and our mainstream beer portfolio also grew revenue by mid-teens.Brazil: Market share momentum and volume growth drove mid-single digit top- and bottom-line growthOperating performance: 3Q26: Revenue increased by 5.3%, with total volume growth of 1.4% and revenue per hl growth of 3.9%, driven by revenue management and premiumization. Beer volumes increased by 0.5% and non-beer volumes increased by 3.6%. EBITDA increased by 6.1%, with margin expansion of 26bps as disciplined revenue and cost management more than offset increased sales and marketing investment.9M26: Revenue grew by 7.1% with revenue per hl growth of 6.0%. Beer volumes grew by 2.1% and non-beer volumes declined by 1.7%, resulting in total volume growth of 1.1%. EBITDA increased by 10.6% with margin expansion of 106bps.Commercial highlights: Our portfolio continued to gain market share in 3Q26 in an industry that grew sales-to-consumer volume by mid-single digits, according to Nielsen. Increased investment behind our megabrands, innovation and mega platforms strengthened our portfolio brand power. Our premium and super premium beer portfolio led our performance, delivering high-teens volume growth and reinforcing our leadership position in the premium segment. We continued to lead the industry in Balanced Choices, with no-alcohol beer volumes increasing in the forties and Stella Artois Pure Gold and Michelob Ultra both delivering triple-digit growth. Our Beyond Beer portfolio delivered mid-twenties volume growth.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Europe: Market share gains and premiumization drove continued top-line growthOperating performance: 3Q26: Volumes were flat, estimated to have gained or maintained share in a majority of our key markets. Revenue and revenue per hl grew slightly, driven by premiumization. EBITDA declined by mid-single digits, with top-line growth offset by increased sales and marketing investment and elevated commodity costs.9M26: Volumes grew slightly, estimated to have gained or maintained share in a majority of our key markets. Revenue and revenue per hl increased by low-single digits driven by premiumization. EBITDA declined by mid-single digits.Commercial highlights: The beer industry remained resilient, estimated to have gained share of alcohol beverages in all of our key markets in 3Q26. Our megabrands led our performance, with Corona delivering high-teens volume growth. We continued to connect our brands with consumers at key moments in music and culture through our partnerships with Live Nation and Tomorrowland. We expanded our portfolio through innovation, increasing the availability of Flying Fish across Europe and Modelo Especial in the UK. Momentum of our no-alcohol beer portfolio continued, with volumes growing by low-twenties, led by Corona Cero.South Africa: Record high volumes and premiumization drove high-single digit top-line growthOperating performance: 3Q26: Revenue increased by high-single digits with revenue per hl growth of mid-single digits, driven by revenue management and premiumization. Volumes grew by low-single digits, estimated to have underperformed the industry, as we cycled a strong performance in 3Q25. EBITDA was flattish with top-line growth offset by elevated commodity and distribution costs and the phasing of sales and marketing investments.9M26: Revenue and revenue per hl increased by mid-single digits. Volumes grew by low-single digits. EBITDA grew by low-single digits.Commercial highlights: The beer and Beyond Beer industry continued to grow and gain share of alcohol beverages year-to-date, according to our estimates. Consistent execution of our strategy and increased portfolio brand power drove record high third quarter volumes for our business. Growth was led by our premium and super premium beer portfolio, which increased volume by mid-thirties and gained share of the segment. Our Beyond Beer portfolio continued to outperform the category, delivering low-thirties volume growth.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.China: Top- and bottom-line declined, impacted by volume performance in a challenging industryOperating performance: 3Q26: Volumes declined by 16.8%, as we managed inventory levels in a challenging industry, which was impacted by abnormal weather and continued weakness in the on-premise channel. We estimate the industry declined by low-teens in our footprint. Revenue per hl was flat, resulting in a revenue decline of 16.8%. EBITDA declined by 30.5%, impacted by top-line performance and operational deleverage.9M26: Volumes declined by 9.7% in an industry that we estimate declined by mid-single digits. Revenue per hl decreased by 0.1% resulting in a revenue decline of 9.8%. EBITDA declined by 18.5%.Commercial highlights: Our volume performance in 3Q26 was estimated to be below the industry, impacted by region and channel mix and inventory management. While our overall results were below potential, we saw progress in areas of strategic focus. Our market share trend in the in-home channel was estimated to have improved versus last year, supported by increased portfolio brand power, continued momentum in our super premium and core plus brands and double-digit growth in the online-to-offline (‘O2O’) channel. We continue to invest in our megabrands and commercial capabilities while adapting our route-to-market to ongoing channel shifts in the industry.Highlights from our other marketsCanada: Our portfolio gained share of both beer and Beyond Beer in 3Q26, according to our estimates, remaining the #1 share gainer in both categories year-to-date. Revenue and revenue per hl grew by low-single digits, while volumes declined by low-single digits in a soft industry. Performance was led by Michelob Ultra, Busch and Corona, which were the top three share gainers in the beer industry, while our Beyond Beer portfolio delivered mid-single digit revenue growth.Peru: Volumes grew by low-teens to reach a record high for the third quarter, with our portfolio estimated to have gained share of total alcohol. Performance was led by our mainstream beer brands and supported by triple-digit volume growth in our Beyond Beer portfolio. Revenue increased by mid-teens, with low-single digit revenue per hl growth.Ecuador: Volumes grew by mid-teens to reach a record high for the third quarter, led by our above core beer portfolio. Revenue increased by high-teens, with mid-single digit revenue per hl growth driven by revenue management and premiumization.Argentina: Volumes declined by mid-single digits in 3Q26, as overall consumer demand continued to be constrained by an unfavorable macro environment. Revenue grew by strong double-digits driven by revenue management.Africa excluding South Africa: In 3Q26, Nigeria beer volumes grew by high-single digits, supported by an improved industry which cycled a soft performance in 3Q25. Revenue grew by low-teens. In our other markets in Africa, revenue grew in aggregate by high-single digits and volumes by mid-single digits, with record high third quarter volumes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda.South Korea: Volumes declined by low-single digits in 3Q26, estimated to have outperformed a soft industry, with performance led by our premium beer brands. We continued to expand our portfolio in Beyond Beer, with the launch of Nutrl and Chalrang Soju. Revenue and revenue per hl declined by low-single digits, impacted by channel and packaging mix.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Consolidated Income StatementFigure 3. Consolidated income statementin USD Mio3Q253Q26OrganicgrowthRevenue15 13316 5124.9%Cost of sales(6 596)(7 210)(4.4)%Gross profit8 5379 3025.3%SG&A(4 535)(4 979)(4.1)%Other operating income/(expenses)203215(8.3)%Normalized EBIT4 2054 5386.0%Non-underlying items above EBIT55(11)Net finance income/(expense)(1 165)(908)Non-underlying net finance income/(expense)(947)(791)Share of results of associates11097Income tax expense(726)(952)Profit1 5321 973Profit attributable to non-controlling interest478376Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev1 0541 597.Normalized EBITDA5 5945 9573.9%Underlying Profit1 9702 3969M259M26OrganicgrowthRevenue43 76448 4395.4%Cost of sales(19 198)(20 912)(3.9)%Gross profit24 56627 5286.6%SG&A(13 347)(14 897)(5.7)%Other operating income/(expenses)585584(9.2)%Normalized EBIT11 80513 2157.0%Non-underlying items above EBIT(39)3Net finance income/(expense)(3 210)(3 015)Non-underlying net finance income/(expense)(580)1 242Share of results of associates246244Non-underlying share of results of associates9–Income tax expense(2 130)(2 656)Profit6 1009 033Profit attributable to non-controlling interest1 2221 123Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev4 8787 910Normalized EBITDA15 75017 3325.0%Underlying Profit5 5266 710Non-underlying items above EBIT & Non-underlying share of results of associatesFigure 4. Non-underlying items above EBIT & Non-underlying share of results of associatesin USD Mio3Q253Q269M259M26Restructuring(20)(23)(68)(56)Business and asset disposals (including impairment losses)94124773Claims and legal costs(18)–(18)–Acquisition-related costs (business combinations)–––(14)Non-underlying items in EBIT55(11)(39)3Non-underlying share of results of associates––9–Normalized EBIT excludes negative non-underlying items of 11 million USD in 3Q26 and positive non-underlying items of 3 million USD in 9M26.Net finance income/(expense)Figure 5. Net finance income/(expense)in USD Mio3Q253Q269M259M26Net interest expense(675)(600)(1 959)(1 796)Accretion expense and interest on pensions(228)(145)(580)(558)Other financial results(262)(163)(672)(662)Net finance income/(expense)(1 165)(908)(3 210)(3 015)Non-underlying net finance income/(expense)This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Figure 6. Non-underlying net finance income/(expense)in USD Mio3Q253Q269M259M26Mark-to-market(947)(800)(608)1 233Gain/(loss) on bond redemption and other–102910Non-underlying net finance income/(expense)(947)(791)(580)1 242Non-underlying net finance income includes mark-to-market gains or losses on derivative instruments entered into in order to hedge our share-based payment programs and shares issued in relation to the combinations with Grupo Modelo and SAB.The number of shares covered by the hedging of our share-based payment program, the deferred share instrument and the restricted shares are shown below, together with the opening and closing share prices.Figure 7. Non-underlying equity derivative instruments3Q253Q269M259M26Share price at the start of the period (Euro)58.2472.6648.2554.90Share price at the end of the period (Euro)50.8065.3250.8065.32Number of equity derivative instruments at the end of the period (in million)100.590.5100.590.5Figure 8. Income tax expensein USD Mio3Q253Q269M259M26Income tax expense7269522 1302 656Effective tax rate33.8%33.7%26.7%23.2%Normalized effective tax rate25.1%26.9%25.4%26.1%The 9M26 effective tax rate was positively impacted by non-taxable gains from derivatives related to the hedging of share-based payment programs and the hedging of the shares issued in a transaction related to the combinations with Grupo Modelo and SAB, while the 9M25 effective tax rate was negatively impacted by non-deductible losses from these derivatives. The increase in Normalized ETR in 3Q26 and 9M26 compared to 3Q25 and 9M25 was mainly driven by country mix.Figure 9. Underlying EPSin USD per share, except number of shares in million3Q253Q269M259M26Normalized EBITDA2.823.027.938.78Depreciation, amortization and impairment(0.70)(0.72)(1.99)(2.09)Normalized EBIT2.122.305.946.70Net finance income/(expense)(0.59)(0.46)(1.62)(1.53)Income tax expense(0.38)(0.49)(1.10)(1.35)Associates & non-controlling interests(0.16)(0.14)(0.47)(0.45)Hyperinflation impacts0.010.010.030.03Underlying EPS0.991.212.783.40Weighted average number of ordinary and restricted shares1 9861 9731 9861 973 Reconciliation of IFRS and Non-IFRS Financial MeasuresProfit attributable to equity holders and Underlying ProfitThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Figure 10. Underlying Profitin USD Mio3Q253Q269M259M26Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev1 0541 5974 8787 910Net impact of non-underlying items on profit898777593(1 258)Hyperinflation impacts18235457Underlying Profit1 9702 3965 5266 710Figure 11. Basic and Underlying EPSin USD per share, except number of shares in million3Q253Q269M259M26Basic EPS0.530.812.464.01Net impact of non-underlying items0.450.390.30(0.64)Hyperinflation impacts0.010.010.030.03Underlying EPS0.991.212.783.40FX translation impact–(0.08)–(0.28)Underlying EPS in constant currency0.991.132.783.12Weighted average number of ordinary and restricted shares1 9861 9731 9861 973Profit attributable to equity holders and Normalized EBITDAFigure 12. Reconciliation of Normalized EBITDA to Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBevin USD Mio3Q253Q269M259M26Profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev1 0541 5974 8787 910Non-controlling interests4783761 2221 123Profit1 5321 9736 1009 033Income tax expense7269522 1302 656Share of results of associates(110)(97)(246)(244)Non-underlying share of results of associates––(9)–Net finance (income)/expense1 1659083 2103 015Non-underlying net finance (income)/expense947791580(1 242)Non-underlying items above EBIT (incl. impairment losses)(55)1139(3)Normalized EBIT4 2054 53811 80513 215Depreciation, amortization and impairment1 3901 4193 9454 117Normalized EBITDA5 5945 95715 75017 332Normalized EBITDA, Normalized EBIT and Underlying Profit are non-IFRS financial measures used by AB InBev to reflect the company’s underlying performance. Underlying EPS and constant currency Underlying EPS are non-IFRS financial measures that AB InBev believes are useful to investors because they facilitate comparisons of EPS from period to period.Normalized EBITDA is calculated by adjusting profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev to exclude: (i) non-controlling interest; (ii) income tax expense; (iii) share of results of associates; (iv) non-underlying share of results of associates; (v) net finance income or cost; (vi) non-underlying net finance income or cost; (vii) non-underlying items above EBIT; and (viii) depreciation, amortization and impairment.Underlying Profit is calculated by adjusting profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev to exclude: (i) non-underlying items and (ii) hyperinflation impacts. Underlying EPS is calculated as Underlying Profit divided by the weighted average number of ordinary and restricted shares. Constant currency Underlying EPS is calculated as Underlying EPS excluding the effects of foreign currency translation by translating current period figures using the exchange rates from the same period in the prior year.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Normalized EBITDA, Normalized EBIT and Underlying Profit are not accounting measures under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to profit attributable to equity holders as a measure of operational performance, or an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. Underlying EPS and constant currency Underlying EPS are not accounting measures under IFRS and should not be considered as alternatives to earnings per share as a measure of operating performance on a per share basis. These non-IFRS financial measures do not have a standard calculation method and AB InBev’s definition of Normalized EBITDA, Normalized EBIT, Underlying Profit, Underlying EPS and constant currency Underlying EPS may not be comparable to that of other companies.The AB InBev Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of 0.40 EUR per share for the fiscal year 2026. In line with the Company’s financial discipline and deleveraging objectives, the interim dividend balances the Company’s capital allocation priorities and dividend policy while returning cash to shareholders. A timeline showing the ex-dividend, record and payment dates can be found below:Interim dividend timelineEx-dividend dateRecord DatePayment dateEuronext19 November 202620 November 202623 November 2026MEXBOL19 November 202620 November 202623 November 2026JSE18 November 202620 November 202623 November 2026NYSE (ADR program)20 November 202620 November 202616 December 2026Restricted Shares19 November 202620 November 202623 November 2026To facilitate the understanding of AB InBev’s underlying performance, the analyses of growth, including all comments in this press release, unless otherwise indicated, are based on organic growth and normalized numbers. In other words, financials are analyzed eliminating the impact of changes in currencies on translation of foreign operations, and scope changes. Since 1Q24, the definition of organic revenue growth has been amended to cap the price growth in Argentina to a maximum of 2% per month (26.8% year-over-year). Corresponding adjustments are made to all income statement related items in the organic growth calculations through scope changes. Scope changes also represent the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, the start or termination of activities or the transfer of activities between segments, curtailment gains and losses and year over year changes in accounting estimates and other assumptions that management does not consider as part of the underlying performance of the business. Effective 1 January 2026, Cervecería Bucanero S.A., a Cuban company in which we indirectly hold a 50% equity interest through our subsidiary Ambev, is accounted for as an associate using the equity method of accounting. Furthermore, the company performed changes in classification in 3Q26 compared to 3Q25. The impact of these changes in presentation are reflected as scope changes. Beer volumes and revenue include primarily beer, no-alcohol beer, other malt-based alcohol beverages and spirits-based beverages. Non-beer volumes and revenue include primarily carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks. In addition, beer and non-beer categories include not only brands that we own or license, but also third-party brands that we brew and sell, and third-party products that we sell through our distribution network. The organic growth of our global brands, Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona excludes exports to Australia for which a perpetual license was granted to a third party upon disposal of the Australia operations in 2020. All references per hectoliter (per hl) exclude US non-beverage activities. Whenever presented in this document, all performance measures (EBITDA, EBIT, profit, tax rate, EPS) are presented on a “normalized” basis, which means they are presented before non-underlying items. Non-underlying items are either income or expenses which do not occur regularly as part of the normal activities of the Company. They are presented separately because they are important for the understanding of the underlying sustainable performance of the Company due to their size or nature. Normalized measures are additional measures used by management and should not replace the measures determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Company’s performance. We are reporting the results from Argentina applying hyperinflation accounting since 3Q18. The IFRS rules (IAS 29) require us to restate the year-to-date results for the change in the general purchasing power of the local currency, using official indices before converting the local amounts at the closing rate of the period. In 3Q26, we reported a negative impact from hyperinflation accounting on the profit attributable to equity holders of AB InBev of 23 million USD. The impact in 3Q26 Basic EPS was 0.01 USD. Values in the figures and annexes may not add up due to rounding. 3Q26 and 9M26 EPS is based upon a weighted average of 1 973 million shares compared to a weighted average of 1 986 million shares for 3Q25 and 9M25.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This release contains “forward-looking statements”. These statements are based on the current expectations and views of future events and developments of the management of AB InBev and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The forward-looking statements contained in this release include statements other than historical facts and include statements typically containing words such as “will”, “may”, “should”, “believe”, “intends”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “targets”, “ambition”, “estimates”, “likely”, “foresees” and words of similar import. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views of the management of AB InBev, are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties about AB InBev and are dependent on many factors, some of which are outside of AB InBev’s control. There are important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different, including, but not limited to the risks and uncertainties relating to AB InBev that are described under Item 3.D of AB InBev’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on 3 March 2026. Many of these risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by any further worsening of the global business and economic environment, including as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and ongoing geopolitical instability. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere, including AB InBev’s most recent Form 20-F and other reports furnished on Form 6-K, and any other documents that AB InBev has made public. Any forward-looking statements made in this communication are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by AB InBev will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, AB InBev or its business or operations. Except as required by law, AB InBev undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The nine month 2026 (9M26) financial data set out in Figure 1 (except for the volume information), Figures 3 to 6, 8, 10 and 12 of this press release have been extracted from the group’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, which have been reviewed by our statutory auditors PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/Réviseurs d’Entreprises SRL in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). The third quarter 2026 (3Q26) financial data set out in Figure 1 (except for the volume information), Figures 3 to 6, 8, 10 and 12, and the financial data included in Figures 7, 9 and 11 of this press release have been extracted from the underlying accounting records as of and for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026. References in this document to materials on our websites, such as www.ab-inbev.com, are included as an aid to their location and are not incorporated by reference into this document.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Conference call and webcastInvestor Conference call and webcast on Thursday, 29 October 2026: 2.00pm Brussels / 1.00pm London / 9.00am New YorkWebcast (listen-only mode):To join by phone, please use one of the following two phone numbers: Toll-Free: +1-877-407-8029 Toll: +1-201-689-8029Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients. Beer is the drink for moderation, and for over a century, AB InBev has championed responsible drinking. We are committed to providing our consumers with Balanced Choices to enjoy on any occasion. We also invest in marketing that aims to reinforce positive behaviors, and we work with communities, customers, and partners to promote responsible consumption through evidence-based initiatives.Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona®, Stella Artois® and Michelob Ultra®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden® and Leffe®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 137 000 colleagues based in more than 40 countries worldwide. For 2025, AB InBev’s reported revenue was 59.3 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Annex 1: Segment reporting (3Q)AB InBev Worldwide3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes142 319(518)–512142 3130.4%Revenue15 133(19)66273616 5124.9%Cost of sales(6 596)(39)(284)(291)(7 210)(4.4)%Gross profit8 537(58)3784469 3025.3%SG&A(4 535)(91)(167)(187)(4 979)(4.1)%Other operating income/(expenses)203236(17)215(8.3)%Normalized EBIT4 205(126)2172424 5386.0%Normalized EBITDA5 594(125)2742135 9573.9%Normalized EBITDA margin37.0%36.1%(34)bpsNorth America3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes21 896165–(541)21 520(2.5)%Revenue3 76581(12)(33)3 801(0.9)%Cost of sales(1 500)(31)4(12)(1 540)(0.8)%Gross profit2 26450(8)(45)2 261(2.0)%SG&A(1 121)(30)5(3)(1 150)(0.3)%Other operating income/(expenses)30036–Normalized EBIT1 14620(3)(45)1 117(4.0)%Normalized EBITDA1 32323(4)(46)1 296(3.5)%Normalized EBITDA margin35.1%34.1%(93)bpsMiddle Americas3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes36 915(596)–2 64838 9677.3%Revenue4 325(64)4545185 23212.1%Cost of sales(1 527)(16)(151)(83)(1 777)(5.4)%Gross profit2 797(80)3034353 45416.0%SG&A(960)(8)(98)(92)(1 158)(9.5)%Other operating income/(expenses)10(1)22–Normalized EBIT1 838(88)2043442 29919.7%Normalized EBITDA2 170(85)2343252 64415.6%Normalized EBITDA margin50.2%50.5%151bpsSouth America3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes36 922––29137 2130.8%Revenue2 80211222553 1809.1%Cost of sales(1 413)(19)(83)(93)(1 608)(6.5)%Gross profit1 389(18)381621 57211.8%SG&A(841)(5)(49)(56)(951)(6.7)%Other operating income/(expenses)100266(0)131(0.4)%Normalized EBIT6483(6)10675116.6%Normalized EBITDA88113111211 02513.8%Normalized EBITDA margin31.5%32.3%135bpsEMEA3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes24 149(67)–59824 6802.5%Revenue2 524(41)781002 6604.0%Cost of sales(1 244)27(43)(69)(1 329)(5.7)%Gross profit1 280(15)35311 3312.4%SG&A(760)2(15)(36)(809)(4.8)%Other operating income/(expenses)59(3)(0)(6)50(10.2)%Normalized EBIT579(15)20(11)572(2.0)%Normalized EBITDA859(11)29(12)866(1.4)%Normalized EBITDA margin34.0%32.5%(177)bpsAsia Pacific3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes22 301(25)–(2 454)19 821(11.0)%Revenue1 533421(145)1 412(9.5)%Cost of sales(718)1(11)31(697)4.3%Gross profit814510(114)715(14.0)%SG&A(546)(28)(7)37(544)6.8%Other operating income/(expenses)32(0)1(13)21(39.5)%Normalized EBIT300(24)4(89)192(29.8)%Normalized EBITDA452(20)9(102)339(22.4)%Normalized EBITDA margin29.5%24.0%(426)bpsGlobal Export and Holding Companies3Q25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth3Q26Organic GrowthVolumes1366–(29)112(20.8)%Revenue1851(0)4222722.3%Cost of sales(194)(1)(0)(65)(259)(33.4)%Gross profit(8)0(1)(23)(32)(295.2)%SG&A(307)(22)(2)(36)(367)(10.9)%Other operating income/(expenses)8(0)(1)(2)5(29.3)%Normalized EBIT(306)(22)(3)(62)(393)(18.8)%Normalized EBITDA(91)(45)(5)(73)(214)(54.0)%This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Annex 2: Segment reporting (9M)AB InBev Worldwide9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes421 934(2 006)–2 798422 7260.7%Revenue43 764(125)2 4452 35548 4395.4%Cost of sales(19 198)32(1 010)(737)(20 912)(3.9)%Gross profit24 566(92)1 4351 61827 5286.6%SG&A(13 347)(139)(653)(758)(14 897)(5.7)%Other operating income/(expenses)5851338(52)584(9.2)%Normalized EBIT11 805(218)82080813 2157.0%Normalized EBITDA15 750(228)1 04077017 3325.0%Normalized EBITDA margin36.0%35.8%(15)bpsNorth America9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes64 115286–(1 320)63 081(2.1)%Revenue10 973140159811 2250.9%Cost of sales(4 447)(38)(5)18(4 472)0.4%Gross profit6 525103101166 7531.8%SG&A(3 295)(65)(6)(111)(3 478)(3.4)%Other operating income/(expenses)260(0)(2)24(6.3)%Normalized EBIT3 25637333 3000.1%Normalized EBITDA3 781484(33)3 801(0.9)%Normalized EBITDA margin34.5%33.9%(60)bps.Middle Americas9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes110 818(1 958)–6 087114 9465.6%Revenue12 449(219)1 3121 28614 82710.5%Cost of sales(4 393)67(434)(276)(5 036)(6.4)%Gross profit8 055(152)8781 0109 79112.8%SG&A(2 858)18(299)(260)(3 399)(9.1)%Other operating income/(expenses)151(1)(20)(5)–Normalized EBIT5 212(134)5787316 38714.4%Normalized EBITDA6 177(129)6696947 41111.5%Normalized EBITDA margin49.6%50.0%43bps.South America9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes112 011––632112 6430.6%Revenue8 309105497139 5818.6%Cost of sales(4 176)(36)(281)(233)(4 727)(5.6)%Gross profit4 132(27)2684804 85411.6%SG&A(2 553)(13)(163)(190)(2 920)(7.4)%Other operating income/(expenses)3022432283869.9%Normalized EBIT1 881(15)1363182 32017.2%Normalized EBITDA2 58031853333 10113.0%Normalized EBITDA margin31.1%32.4%125bpsEMEA9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes69 073(297)–1 07469 8501.6%Revenue6 978(110)4752687 6113.9%Cost of sales(3 523)64(245)(98)(3 802)(2.8)%Gross profit3 454(46)2301703 8095.0%SG&A(2 131)(9)(136)(114)(2 389)(5.3)%Other operating income/(expenses)159(11)4(29)123(19.5)%Normalized EBIT1 483(66)99271 5431.9%Normalized EBITDA2 283(52)156252 4121.1%Normalized EBITDA margin32.7%31.7%(87)bpsAsia Pacific9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes65 665(64)–(3 646)61 955(5.6)%Revenue4 6411391(211)4 534(4.6)%Cost of sales(2 174)3(38)72(2 138)3.3%Gross profit2 4661653(139)2 397(5.6)%SG&A(1 487)(40)(27)(5)(1 559)(0.3)%Other operating income/(expenses)73(1)3(27)48(37.4)%Normalized EBIT1 053(25)28(171)885(16.3)%Normalized EBITDA1 508(13)43(209)1 329(13.8)%Normalized EBITDA margin32.5%29.3%(316)bps.Global Export and Holding Companies9M25ScopeCurrency TranslationOrganic Growth9M26Organic GrowthVolumes25228–(28)251(10.1)%Revenue41641320066047.7%Cost of sales(484)(28)(6)(219)(737)(45.2)%Gross profit(68)14(3)(19)(76)(28.7)%SG&A(1 023)(29)(22)(77)(1 151)(7.4)%Other operating income/(expenses)11–1(3)8(27.1)%Normalized EBIT(1 079)(15)(25)(99)(1 219)(9.0)%Normalized EBITDA(580)(85)(16)(41)(722)(6.2)%View source version on businesswire.com: This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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