# Belgian brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev sold more drinks for the first time since 2023 in the first quarter.

*business · news · 2026-05-05 · CNBC*

## Key points

- AB InBev reported its first quarterly volume growth since 2023, up 0.8% in Q1.
- Revenues from non-beer drinks, such as Cutwater canned cocktails, grew by 37% year-on-year.
- AB InBev outperformed rivals in Mexico this quarter, aided by the timing of Easter.
- The company pledged to outperform Heineken and Carlsberg in 2026 despite market challenges.
- First quarter operating profit rose 5.3%, far above analyst forecasts of 2.6% growth.

**Companies:** Anheuser-Busch InBev
**Countries:** Belgium, Mexico

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