The Goldman Sachs Group Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD)

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

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Wednesday. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, February 20th. Barclays restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $88.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $90.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Performance

Shares of BUD stock traded down $1.32 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $80.77. The stock had a trading volume of 104,676 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,199,122. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $157.55 billion, a PE ratio of 22.06, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 0.57. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $73.54 and its 200 day moving average is $68.89. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a twelve month low of $56.97 and a twelve month high of $82.91.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 11.90% and a return on equity of 12.26%. The business had revenue of $15.27 billion for the quarter. As a group, research analysts forecast that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. GQG Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 4th quarter valued at $149,778,000. Morgan Stanley lifted its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 29.8% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 4,205,767 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $269,337,000 after acquiring an additional 966,378 shares in the last quarter. Bank of Montreal Can boosted its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 150.6% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,188,876 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $70,869,000 after purchasing an additional 714,420 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 23.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,344,451 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $229,831,000 after purchasing an additional 641,158 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP raised its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 535.6% in the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 653,616 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $38,962,000 after purchasing an additional 550,774 shares during the period. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and return to volume growth — BUD reported Q1 revenue of $15.27B and adjusted EPS of $0.97, and management flagged a return to beer volume growth (0.8% QoQ), signaling a potential end to the multi-year volume slide. That operational momentum is the primary driver of the rally. Anheuser-Busch Stock Jumps as Volume Growth Signals Turnaround
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades & price-target lift — Wells Fargo raised its price target to $93 (overweight), and multiple brokers (Barclays, Jefferies, UBS, Berenberg, RBC, JPMorgan) either reaffirmed buy ratings or reiterated bullish views following the quarter — reinforcing investor conviction and supporting near-term upside. Wells Fargo Raises PT to $93
• Positive Sentiment: Premiumization and brand execution highlighted — Coverage and commentary (Zacks, Benzinga, WSJ) point to premium brand strength and better execution (megabrands, BEES platform), which explain margin resilience and help justify higher multiples. How AB InBev Stopped Its Three-Year Slide
• Positive Sentiment: Brand & marketing recognition — AB InBev won Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year (third time), a positive signal for sustained brand investment and marketing ROI over the medium term. AB InBev Wins Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filing housekeeping — AB InBev filed its SEC-compliant Q1 2026 interim report (Form 6-K); routine disclosure that supports transparency but is not a new operational catalyst. AB InBev Files SEC-Compliant Q1 2026 Interim Report on Form 6-K
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcripts available — The Q1 earnings call transcript and analyst notes (Seeking Alpha, CTPost, Zacks) give detail on channels, pricing, and region-specific performance; useful for modeling but largely confirm the beat. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: General dividend/diversified-stock coverage — Broader dividend-stock pieces and market rundowns mention dividend strategies and sector themes; they provide context for income-focused investors but aren’t specific catalysts for BUD. $100,000 in Our Dividend Kings Portfolio Will Generate $5,400 in Passive Income Each Year

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Company Profile

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.