AB InBev beer sales recover, but interim dividend scrapped

Reuters

Published Oct 29, 2020 06:24

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev (BR:ABI), the world's largest brewer, reported a surprise increase in beer sales in the third quarter, although profits dipped and its interim dividend payment was scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The maker of Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona lagers said on Thursday its overall beer and soft drink volumes rose by 1.9% to drive revenues up 4.0%, against consensus expectations of a 4% decline.