Overview
- Market researcher Circana reports Michelob Ultra has led the U.S. beer market in units sold across bars, restaurants and retail for more than 50 weeks.
- Modelo still leads in revenue because it carries a higher per‑case price, about $7 more than Michelob Ultra.
- Constellation Brands CEO William Newlands links Modelo’s volume softness to concerns about encountering ICE under President Trump.
- Studies cited in the report show early‑2025 declines in Latino shopping, including double‑digit drops at supermarkets and fewer trips to pharmacies and convenience stores.
- Anheuser‑Busch credits Ultra’s rise to sustained sports and active‑lifestyle marketing, with confirmed sponsorships of the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.