Anheuser-Busch Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AB InBev delivered strong financial performance in Q1 2025, with EBITDA growing 7.9%, EPS up 7.1%, and net income nearly doubling due to non-underlying items. Despite volume declines, strategic execution and digital expansion supported profitability.
Normalized EBITDA rose 7.9% to $4.855 billion, with margin expansion of 218bps.
Net income increased to $2.148 billion from $1.091 billion a year earlier.
Underlying EPS grew 7.1% to $0.81, and by 20.2% on a constant currency basis.
BEES Marketplace GMV rose 53% YoY to $645 million, driving ecosystem monetization.
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Forward Guidance
AB InBev expects full-year 2025 EBITDA growth in the 4-8% range, with continued optimization of financial performance and investment in digital and sustainability initiatives.
Positive Outlook
- EBITDA growth outlook reaffirmed at 4â8%.
- Effective tax rate expected to decline to 26â28%.
- Average debt coupon remains stable at ~4%.
- Continued margin improvement expected through overhead efficiency.
- Digital monetization through BEES and DTC channels gaining traction.
Challenges Ahead
- Volume decline of 2.2% in Q1, impacted by calendar effects.
- Currency translation lowered reported revenue by 6.3%.
- Asia-Pacific performance pressured by weak industry demand.
- Inventory management impacted China volumes by ~25%.
- Unfavorable mix in China reduced revenue per hectoliter by 3.9%.
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