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Corona Crowned World's Top Beer Brand Again
15 May
Summary
- Corona named most valuable global beer brand for third year.
- AB InBev brands hold 8 of the top 10 global beer brand spots.
- Corona celebrated 100th anniversary with global marketing initiatives.
Corona has once again been named the most valuable beer brand globally for the third year running, according to Kantar's BrandZ 2026 Most Valuable Global Brands report. This achievement underscores AB InBev's dominance in the beer market, with eight of its brands securing spots within the top ten most valuable globally.
Corona's performance in 2025 saw revenue increase by 8.3% outside its home market, accompanied by strong volume growth. The brand celebrated its centennial with the "Corona 100" platform and a significant sponsorship of a renowned concert. Early 2026 results indicate continued momentum for AB InBev, with record revenues and volume growth, further bolstered by Corona's global sponsorship of The Winter Olympics.
Following Corona, Budweiser ranks as the second most valuable beer brand, with Modelo, Michelob ULTRA, Brahma, Bud Light, Skol, and Stella Artois contributing to AB InBev's impressive market presence. Kantar BrandZ evaluates brand value by combining financial data with extensive consumer research across 54 markets.
