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<\/a><\/a>\nIn 2025, Corona led AB InBev\u2019s performance, increasing revenue by 8.3% outside of its home market with double-digit volume growth in 30 markets, while Corona Cero delivered strong double-digit volume growth. As the brand celebrated its 100th anniversary, Corona launched its global \u201cCorona 100\u201d platform, including a multi-year sponsorship of a renowned concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Strong momentum continued in Q1 2026, with AB InBev delivering all-time high revenues and volume growth, led by Corona, which grew 16% outside its home market following a successful debut as the world\u2019s first global beer sponsor of The Winter Olympics.<\/p>
\nIn Kantar\u2019s BrandZ 2026 rankings, Corona is followed by Budweiser as the second most valuable beer brand in the world, with Modelo, Michelob ULTRA, Brahma, Bud Light, Skol and Stella Artois helping AB InBev secure 8 of the world\u2019s top 10 most valuable beer brands.<\/p>
\n\u201cCorona\u2019s recognition as the most valuable beer brand in the world for three consecutive years reflects our approach to building brands for long-term, sustainable growth,\u201d said Marcel Marcondes, Global Chief Marketing Officer. \u201cFor AB InBev to have 8 of the top 10 beer brands in Kantar BrandZ\u2019s 2026 rankings underscores the focus, consistency and creative effectiveness of our teams and partners around the world.\u201d<\/p>
\nBrandZ charts the way in which global brands have continued to evolve and innovate. Now in its 21st edition, it spotlights the importance of building meaningful difference where a brand meets consumer needs, stands out from competitors and remains top-of-mind in its sector for a prolonged period.<\/p>
\n\u201cCorona\u2019s performance in Kantar BrandZ\u2019s global rankings shows what strong brands achieve when they are built with discipline, over time. Brand value comes from being meaningfully different in ways people recognise, showing up consistently and staying relevant as the world changes. That doesn\u2019t change, even as technology introduces new ways for people to discover and interact with brands. Marketers still need to make clear decisions about what their brand stands for and how it shows up in the real world. That\u2019s something the Corona team continues to get right,\u201d said Paul Zwillenberg, CEO of Kantar.<\/p>
\nKantar BrandZ is a global ranking that assesses brand value by combining financial data and extensive brand equity research, offering an in-depth view of over 22,000 brands in 54 markets.<\/p>
\nAbout AB InBev\n
\nOur diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser\u00ae<\/sup>, Corona\u00ae<\/sup>, Stella Artois\u00ae<\/sup> and Michelob Ultra\u00ae<\/sup>; multi-country brands Beck\u2019s\u00ae<\/sup>, Hoegaarden\u00ae<\/sup> and Leffe\u00ae<\/sup>; and local champions such as Aguila\u00ae<\/sup>, Antarctica\u00ae<\/sup>, Bud Light\u00ae<\/sup>, Brahma\u00ae<\/sup>, Cass\u00ae<\/sup>, Castle\u00ae<\/sup>, Castle Lite\u00ae<\/sup>, Cristal\u00ae<\/sup>, Harbin\u00ae<\/sup>, Jupiler\u00ae<\/sup>, Modelo Especial\u00ae<\/sup>, Quilmes\u00ae<\/sup>, Victoria\u00ae<\/sup>, Sedrin\u00ae<\/sup>, and Skol\u00ae<\/sup>. 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\u2019s reported revenue was 59.3 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).<\/p> \nAbout Kantar\n \nWe provide the signals that help organisations act quickly and confidently. We empower brands to make effective marketing decisions based on predictive evidence. And we help them craft powerful growth strategies rooted in the connection between consumers, brands and enterprise value. All this is powered by our uniquely robust human and synthetic data, our unrivalled IP, our AI-native platform and the team of global brand experts that bring this all together.<\/p> \nAbout Kantar BrandZ\n