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HOUSTON - Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) announced Tuesday a $17 million investment in its Houston, Texas brewery as part of the company’s broader $300 million investment plan across its U.S. facilities in 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the beverage giant currently appears fairly valued based on its Fair Value analysis.
The investment aims to enhance the brewery’s operations and strengthen transportation capabilities for product distribution throughout Texas, according to a company press release. This funding follows more than $50 million invested in the Houston facility over the past three years. InvestingPro analysis shows the company has maintained strong financial discipline, with 25 consecutive years of dividend payments - just one of several key metrics available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report covering this prominent beverage industry player.
"This investment in Houston is the latest example of Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to strengthen our local communities by creating and sustaining jobs and driving economic growth," said Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch.
The Houston brewery has operated for nearly 60 years and is part of Anheuser-Busch’s network of more than 100 facilities across the United States. The company reports it has invested approximately $2.3 billion in capital investments in Texas to date. Analysts tracked by InvestingPro maintain a positive outlook on the company’s growth trajectory, with revenue forecast to expand significantly in the coming year.
The funding is part of the company’s "Brewing Futures" initiative, which focuses on supporting American manufacturing jobs and strengthening manufacturing career opportunities for veterans.
Anheuser-Busch states it has invested nearly $2 billion in its U.S. facilities over the past five years. The company employs approximately 65,000 people across the country through its operations and distributor network, with almost 1,000 employees across four facilities in Texas.
The brewer manufactures brands including Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois, with 99 percent of its U.S.-sold products made domestically.
In other recent news, Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a solid financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with a 7.9% growth in EBITDA, reaching the higher end of its guidance range. The company saw a 7.1% increase in earnings per share in USD, and a 20.2% rise when adjusted for constant currency. Revenue increased by 1.5%, driven by a 3.7% boost in revenue per hectoliter. Additionally, Anheuser-Busch announced a significant $300 million investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations, aiming to enhance local communities and technological advancements through the Brewing Futures initiative. This investment is part of a broader strategy that has seen nearly $2 billion infused into the company’s facilities nationwide over the past five years. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs added AB InBev to its European Conviction List for June 2025, citing expectations of robust sales growth and improved cash generation. The inclusion reflects a strategic focus on companies with promising growth trajectories. These developments highlight Anheuser-Busch’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its financial position and expanding its market presence.
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