Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s (BUD) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at Berenberg Bank

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Berenberg Bank in a report released on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, February 20th. SBG Securities cut Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $88.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $90.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance

NYSE:BUD opened at $81.08 on Wednesday. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 52 week low of $56.97 and a 52 week high of $81.60. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $73.49 and its two-hundred day moving average is $68.75. The company has a market capitalization of $158.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 earnings per share (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 firm had revenue of $15.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.69 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.81 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of BUD. Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 9,185 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $588,000 after buying an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Persium Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.4% during the 1st quarter. Persium Advisors LLC now owns 10,890 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $755,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 19.0% in the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,029 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $71,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 2.9% during the 4th quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. now owns 6,235 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $399,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 0.4% during the third quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 46,080 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $2,747,000 after purchasing an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Here are the key news stories impacting Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — AB InBev reported Q1 revenue of $15.27B and adjusted EPS of $0.97, topping Street estimates and showing double?digit revenue growth year?over?year, supporting higher earnings momentum. AB InBev Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Volumes returned to growth — Organic beer volumes rose (~0.8–1.2% in Q1), ending a multi?quarter slide. Strength was driven by megabrands and regional gains (notably Corona and Michelob/Cutwater). Volume stabilization is the key operational catalyst for the rally. AB InBev delivers big beat
• Positive Sentiment: Premiumization & execution — Management highlighted premium brand performance, digital/BEES platform momentum and portfolio focus (top?selling SKUs and alternatives), which investors view as sustainable margin drivers. Q1 Earnings Top on Business Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Market and analyst reaction — Multiple banks reaffirmed buy ratings and the stock jumped sharply after the print, reflecting renewed investor confidence that AB InBev can sustain growth and margin recovery. Barclays Reaffirms Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Brand/marketing recognition — AB InBev won Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year (third time), reinforcing brand-building credentials that support premium positioning and long?term demand. Cannes Lions Award
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filings — AB InBev filed its SEC?compliant Form 6?K and released the Q1 interim report/slide deck; routine disclosures provide detail but contained no surprise guidance changes. Form 6-K Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend administrative notice — Company published a currency exchange?rate notice for the 2025 final dividend; procedural item with limited near?term market impact. Dividend Currency Notice

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.