Zacks Research Issues Negative Forecast for BUD Earnings

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report issued on Thursday, November 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the consumer goods maker will post earnings per share of $0.92 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.95. The consensus estimate for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s current full-year earnings is $3.37 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.20 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.80 EPS.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.02. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 12.16% and a return on equity of 16.21%. The business’s revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.98 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Barclays reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, October 31st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Thursday, September 18th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Morningstar raised shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $71.00.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Performance

NYSE:BUD opened at $61.16 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.48. The firm has a market cap of $119.42 billion, a PE ratio of 17.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.76. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $60.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $64.43. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 1-year low of $45.94 and a 1-year high of $72.13.

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

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 494.7% in the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 446 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 371 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the second quarter valued at $35,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 602.7% during the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 527 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 452 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mather Group LLC. acquired a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 19th will be issued a dividend of $0.1722 per share. This represents a yield of 56.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 19th. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 7.84%.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Company Profile

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces, distributes, exports, markets, and sells beer and beverages. It offers a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois; Beck's, Hoegaarden, Leffe, and Michelob Ultra; and Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, and Skol brands.