Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities research analysts at Barclays in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports.
A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. SBG Securities downgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Monday, February 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Monday, April 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $86.50.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $15.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.69 billion. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 15.67% and a net margin of 11.53%.The company’s revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.81 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BUD. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 52.9% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 9,036 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $556,000 after purchasing an additional 3,127 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 7.8% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 8,869 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $546,000 after purchasing an additional 642 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 25.3% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,318,248 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $81,151,000 after purchasing an additional 265,783 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 40.1% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 9,562 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $657,000 after purchasing an additional 2,736 shares during the period. Finally, New York State Common Retirement Fund purchased a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the second quarter worth approximately $120,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.53% of the company’s stock.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News Summary
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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