Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Issues Earnings Results

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The consumer goods maker reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.09 by $0.12, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $16.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.33 billion. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 11.90% and a return on equity of 16.34%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.98 earnings per share.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance

Shares of BUD traded up $1.26 on Thursday, hitting $86.13. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,324,056 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,115,005. The company has a market capitalization of $168.00 billion, a PE ratio of 23.53, a PEG ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.59. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a fifty-two week low of $56.97 and a fifty-two week high of $86.17. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $81.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $76.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.72 and a quick ratio of 0.57.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on BUD. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays reiterated an “equal weight” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $86.50 to $84.50 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $90.08.

Key Headlines Impacting Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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

• Positive Sentiment: AB InBev reported second-quarter EPS of $1.21, above the $1.09 analyst consensus, while revenue of $16.66 billion exceeded the $16.33 billion estimate. Revenue increased 11% year over year, and the company cited growth in volumes, premium brands and digital channels. AB InBev Q2 profit and revenue beat forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Beer volume growth, higher revenue and stronger profitability supported management’s confidence in achieving fiscal 2026 EBITDA growth in line with its medium-term target. Operating profit rose 13.7% year over year, while operating cash flow nearly doubled, according to reported company figures. AB InBev Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s FIFA World Cup sponsorship is generating a volume lift and could provide additional sales and earnings benefits during the remainder of the event, giving investors a near-term catalyst. Budweiser Maker AB InBev Credits FIFA World Cup for Volume Lift
• Neutral Sentiment: AB InBev filed an amended first-half 2026 interim report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The announcement did not identify a new change to the company’s earnings outlook, so the immediate investment significance appears limited. AB InBev Files Amended H1 2026 Interim Report
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays recently downgraded BUD to Hold/Equal Weight, indicating some analysts remain cautious about valuation and the sustainability of the recent rally despite the earnings beat. Barclays Downgrades Anheuser-Busch InBev

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

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BUD. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. acquired a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 79.1% in the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 498 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 220 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 140.4% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,553 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $93,000 after buying an additional 907 shares in the last quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund bought a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the second quarter valued at about $120,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 36.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,230 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $153,000 after buying an additional 591 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

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.