Who owns Molson Canadian?
Molson Canadian is owned by Molson Coors (the United States, NYSE: TAP).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Molson Coors Beverage Company verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇨🇦 Canada, Montreal
- Founded
- 1959
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: TAP
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Molson Canadian
Molson Canadian is brewed by North America's oldest brewery, founded in Montreal in 1786 by an English immigrant. Its advertising has been built around Canadian national identity, most famously The Rant in 2000, which became a cultural moment well beyond beer marketing.
Ownership timeline of Molson Canadian
- 1959 – present Molson Coors [1] verified
Where Molson Canadian sits in Molson Coors
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Molson Canadian?
The parent company of Molson Canadian is Molson Coors, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Molson Canadian Canadian or American?
Molson Canadian originated in Canada in 1959, but it is owned today by Molson Coors, which is headquartered in the United States. So Molson Canadian is a Canadian-origin brand under American ownership.
Is Molson Canadian still owned by Molson Coors?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Molson Canadian is still owned by Molson Coors. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & 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] Molson Coors Beverage Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-18 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 18 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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