Who owns Corona?
Corona is owned by AB InBev (Belgium, NYSE: BUD), which has owned the brand since 4 June 2013.[1] Before AB InBev, Corona was owned by Grupo Modelo from 1925 to 2013.[2]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Grupo Modelo (1925–2013)
- Owner HQ
- 🇧🇪 Belgium, Leuven
- Origin
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Founded
- 1925
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: BUD
- Last verified
- · 2 sources
About Corona
Corona has been brewed in Mexico since 1925 and became the largest-selling imported beer in the United States, drunk with a wedge of lime in a custom the brand did not invent but adopted. AB InBev owns it worldwide except in the United States, where Constellation Brands holds perpetual rights.
Ownership timeline of Corona
- 1925 – 2013 Grupo Modelo — sold 7 June 2013 [2] verified AB InBev held a substantial minority stake in Grupo Modelo for years before acquiring the remainder.
- 2013 – present AB InBev [1] verified
Where Corona sits in AB InBev
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Corona?
The parent company of Corona is AB InBev, a publicly listed company headquartered in Belgium.
Is Corona owned by Constellation Brands?
No. Corona is owned by AB InBev, not Constellation Brands.
Is Corona Mexican or Belgian?
Corona originated in Mexico in 1925, but it is owned today by AB InBev, which is headquartered in Belgium. So Corona is a Mexican-origin brand under Belgian ownership.
Since when has AB InBev owned Corona?
AB InBev has owned Corona since 4 June 2013.
Who owned Corona before AB InBev?
Before AB InBev, Corona was owned by Grupo Modelo from 1925 until 2013.
Is Corona still owned by AB InBev?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Corona is still owned by AB InBev. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (2) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-03 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 3 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
- [2] United States v. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and Grupo Modelo S.A.B. de C.V. — US Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, Regulator decision, published 19 April 2013; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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