Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Receives $86.50 Average Price Target from Analysts

Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the sixteen ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eleven have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $86.50.

BUD has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. SBG Securities lowered Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Performance

Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV stock opened at $80.35 on Friday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $73.49 and its 200 day simple moving average is $68.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $156.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 0.57. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12 month low of $56.97 and a 12 month high of $81.60. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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. The business had revenue of $15.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.69 billion. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 15.67% and a net margin of 11.53%.Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.81 earnings per share. As a group, analysts anticipate that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 EPS for the current year.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 8th will be paid a $1.1735 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 322.0%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s payout ratio is presently 6.98%.

Institutional Trading of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 23.7% in the first quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 14,071 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $996,000 after buying an additional 2,699 shares during the period. Independent Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the first quarter valued at $208,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 15.9% in the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 67,750 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $4,700,000 after buying an additional 9,305 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 11.2% in the first quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 27,378 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $1,899,000 after buying an additional 2,755 shares during the period. Finally, Gratus Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the first quarter valued at $209,000. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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

• Positive Sentiment: Earnings beat and revenue upside — AB InBev reported Q1 EPS of $0.97 vs. $0.90 expected and revenue of $15.27B vs. $14.69B est., giving the stock an earnings-driven lift. Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Return to volume growth and premiumization — Total volumes rose ~0.8–1.2% (first quarterly increase since 2023) and growth was led by megabrands (Corona, Michelob Ultra) and premium/skewed SKUs, supporting margins and top-line momentum. Reuters: Volume Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management messaging and investor materials emphasize execution and a constructive 2026 setup — company slide deck and press release highlight reinvestment behind megabrands and a stronger outlook. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Broker support lifted sentiment — Several banks (Barclays, RBC, JPMorgan, Jefferies) reaffirmed buy ratings after the print, amplifying the rally. MarketScreener: Broker Reaffirms
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction — Coverage and commentary note a strong intraday move (shares jumped ~9% in some reports) as investors priced in better-than-expected demand and margin leverage. Invezz: Stock Jump
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional mix: growth was uneven — Mexico and some emerging markets drove volume gains while the U.S. and China showed more sluggish demand, so investors should watch region-specific trends for sustainability. Financial Post: Regional Detail
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filings update — AB InBev filed the SEC-compliant Q1 Form 6-K and released supplemental materials; useful for investors seeking detail but not market-moving on its own. TipRanks: Form 6-K
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate actions — Notice of currency exchange rate for the 2025 final dividend posted; relevant for income investors but not a driver of the earnings-related rally. Moneyweb: Dividend Notice

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.