Is Corona owned by Budweiser?

Both brands are owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev, a multinational conglomerate.

Is Corona still Mexican-owned?

No. Corona is owned by a multinational conglomerate.

What beer does Anheuser-Busch InBev own?

Brands that AB InBev owns include Budweiser, Stella Artois, Michelob, and Modelo Especial.

What beer does Constellation Brands own?

Constellation Brands distributes Corona, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, and Pacífico in the United States.

Who Owns Corona Beer? Largest Shareholders & More

Who Owns Corona Beer? Details of the Top Shareholders & Board of Directors

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Mar 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

AB InBev owns Corona globally except in the U.S., where Constellation Brands distributes it.
Major shareholders of AB InBev include Dodge & Cox and Fisher Asset Management.
Investors can buy AB InBev shares through a brokerage account using market or limit orders.

Corona, one of the top-selling brands of imported beer in the United States, is produced in Mexico. However, the brand's ownership is less clear, with two multinational corporations responsible for its brewing, importation, and distribution. Read on to learn more about the beer and its ownership.

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Who are the largest Corona shareholders?

Since it's based in Belgium, AB InBev stock is traded primarily on the Euronext exchange, with secondary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as well as the Mexico and South Africa stock exchanges.

Major shareholders in the AB InBev NYSE stock as of late 2025 include:

Dodge & Cox, which holds about 38.5 million shares, worth about $2.5 billion.
Fisher Asset Management, which claims 10.7 million shares worth about $690.7 million.
Fidelity Investments, which holds nearly 7 million shares worth about $450.5 million.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, with 6.99 million shares worth approximately $447 million.
Bank of America, which holds 3.3 million shares worth about $216.6 million.

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Who is on the board of directors for Corona?

AB InBev's board is composed of four independent directors; eight directors appointed by the Dutch foundation Stichting Anheuser-Busch InBev, which represents the interests of the Belgian founding families of the company and the interests of the Brazilian families who held AmBev shares, and three members appointed by the restricted shareholders.

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Source: AB InBev

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Can you buy shares of Corona?

Corona is not a publicly traded company, so you cannot buy shares of the brand directly. To invest in Corona, you'll need to buy shares of either AB InBev (BUD) or Constellation Brands (STZ), depending on your market exposure. Both are listed on the NYSE and accessible through any standard brokerage account.

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Who owns Corona? FAQ

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Who Owns Corona Beer? Details of the Top Shareholders & Board of Directors

Key Points

Who are the largest Corona shareholders?

Who is on the board of directors for Corona?

Can you buy shares of Corona?

Who owns Corona? FAQ

Is Corona owned by Budweiser?

Is Corona still Mexican-owned?

What beer does Anheuser-Busch InBev own?

What beer does Constellation Brands own?

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Who owns Corona? FAQ

Is Corona owned by Budweiser?

Is Corona still Mexican-owned?

What beer does Anheuser-Busch InBev own?

What beer does Constellation Brands own?

Who are the largest Corona shareholders?

Who is on the board of directors for Corona?

Can you buy shares of Corona?

What is Corona?