Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report issued on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports.
A number of other research analysts have also commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, February 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, February 13th. SBG Securities downgraded shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Monday, April 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $86.50.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Up 8.1%
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.07. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 15.67% and a net margin of 11.53%.The company had revenue of $15.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.69 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.81 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 earnings per share for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Seafarer Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.5% in the third quarter. Seafarer Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,034,000 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $61,637,000 after acquiring an additional 15,000 shares during the last quarter. Savoir Faire Capital Management L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $2,086,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp grew its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 33,184.8% during the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 15,311 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $913,000 after acquiring an additional 15,265 shares during the last quarter. Caprock Group LLC bought a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $818,000. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 53.7% during the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 828,670 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $49,397,000 after purchasing an additional 289,431 shares in the last quarter. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Here are the key news stories impacting Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings and sales beat expectations — AB InBev reported $0.97 EPS vs. $0.90 consensus and revenue of $15.27B vs. $14.69B, with revenue up ~12% YoY; management materials and slide deck highlight strong margin performance. View Press Release / Slide Deck
- Positive Sentiment: Return to volume growth — total organic volumes rose ~0.8–1.2% in Q1 (first quarter of growth since 2023), driven by strength in Corona, Michelob Ultra and Cutwater — a key fundamental driver for revenue and investor sentiment. AB InBev cheers brands like Corona, Cutwater after big revenue beat
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media reaction is favorable — coverage highlights “beer is back” narrative and market focus on execution behind megabrands, supporting the rally. Bud Light Owner’s Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat. Beer Is Back.
- Neutral Sentiment: Regional mix: growth was uneven — strong demand in Latin America (including Mexico) offset softer sales in the U.S. and China; volume gains were modest, so execution and regional trends remain watch points for future quarters. AB InBev Volumes Beat Expectations Bolstered by Beer Demand
- Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory / filings update — AB InBev filed an SEC?compliant Form 6?K covering Q1 disclosures (routine compliance). Anheuser-Busch InBev Files SEC-Compliant Q1 2026 Interim Report on Form 6-K
- Neutral Sentiment: Dividend administrative notice — company posted a currency exchange rate notice related to the 2025 final dividend (administrative, not a change in payout). ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV – Notice of Currency Exchange Rate 2025 Final Dividend
About Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE: BUD) is a multinational brewing company headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. It is one of the world’s largest brewers and is primarily engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of beer and related beverages. The company’s operations span brewing, packaging, logistics and retail/customer sales support, serving a broad set of channels from on-premise hospitality to retail and e-commerce.
AB InBev’s portfolio includes a mix of global, regional and local beer brands across mainstream, premium, craft and non-alcoholic categories.
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