Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) reports organic volume decline in North America in Q3 FY2026 (July–September 2026, release ca. 29 October 2026)
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 12. September 2026
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Predicted for 29. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
ABI reported ~1.9% YoY volume decline in the US in H1 2025. Bud Light recovery is extremely slow (0.1-0.2 ppts per 3-4 weeks). Michelob Ultra now leads US beer by volume but doesn't fully offset North America declines. Q3 2026 organic volume decline remains likely. No prediction market; own calibration: ~62%.
Data basis for this prediction
- AB InBev Q3 2025 Results (BusinessWire, 29. Oktober 2025): North America volumes –1,9 % YoY
- Accio.com – Bud Light Sales Drop Trend 2026: Marktanteilserholung sehr langsam (Stand: Q1 2026)
- AB InBev Full Year & Q4 2025 Results (BusinessWire, 11. Februar 2026): Nordamerika schwächste Region
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] AB InBev North-America-Segment verzeichnete organischen Volumenrückgang; das Segment blieb trotz 0,4 % globalem Wachstum negativ (Bud Light-Nachwirkungen). Quelle: AB InBev Q3-2026-Pressemitteilung
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