Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. (NYSE: BUD) reports organic revenue growth above 4.0% year-on-year in its Q3-FY2026 results (July–September 2026, publication October 29, 2026, confirmed by AB InBev Investor Relations or Bloomberg by October 30, 2026)
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Published on 23. September 2026
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Predicted for 29. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
AB InBev posted H1 2026 organic revenue growth of +5.7% (H1 revenue: $31.93B) and beat consensus in both Q1 and Q2. Q2 alone showed +5.6% organic — driven by megabrands (+6.2%), Corona outside home market (+17%), no-alcohol beer (+27%), and Beyond Beer (+44%). The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final fell in July 2026, supporting Q3's opening weeks. Full-year guidance: EBITDA +4–8%. Analyst consensus for Q3 total revenue is ~$16.41B (4 analysts, TipRanks/Investing.com). No Polymarket market available; estimate based on two-quarter beat pattern and premiumization/NoAlco growth momentum.
Data basis for this prediction
- AB InBev Q2 2026 Results (Businesswire, 29.07.2026): H1 organisch +5,7 %, Umsatz 31,93 Mrd. USD
- TipRanks/Investing.com: Q3-FY2026 Konsensumsatz ~16,41 Mrd. USD, 4 Analysten (23.09.2026)
- AB InBev FY2026-Guidance: EBITDA +4–8 % (Q2-Ergebniscall, 29.07.2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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