AB InBevBUD
BUD
About: Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest brewer in the world and one of the world's top five consumer product companies, as measured by EBITDA. The company's portfolio contains six of the top 10 beer brands by volume, according to Euromonitor, and we estimate it distributes 23 brands with retail sales over $1 billion. AB InBev was created by the 2008 merger of Belgium-based InBev and US-based Anheuser-Busch. The firm holds a 62% economic interest in Ambev and in 2016 it acquired SABMiller.
Employees: 155,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
154% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $682M | Put options by funds: $268M
0.27% more ownership
Funds ownership: 5.84% [Q3] → 6.11% (+0.27%) [Q4]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 514 [Q3] → 476 (-38) [Q4]
21% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $6.93B [Q3] → $5.5B (-$1.44B) [Q4]
28% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 63 | Existing positions closed: 88
30% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 138 | Existing positions reduced: 198
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 3 (-3) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$55
12%
downside
Avg. target
$55
12%
downside
High target
$55
12%
downside
1 analyst rating
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
TD Cowen Vivien Azer 33% 1-year accuracy 1 / 3 met price target | 12%downside $55 | Hold Maintained | 8 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 23 articles about BUD published over the past 30 days
Negative
Benzinga
5 days ago
Top 3 Risk Off Stocks That May Plunge In Q1
As of March 7, 2025, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Anheuser-Busch Invests $4.2M in its Williamsburg, VA Brewery to Drive Local Economic Growth
Leading American Manufacturer and Brewer Continues Ongoing Investments in its Communities, Buildingon $2 Billion Spend Over Last 5 Years WILLIAMSBURG, Va. , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois, today announced a new $4.2 million investment in its Williamsburg brewery.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Anheuser-Busch InBev's Reversal Is Here: Double Digits Upside Potential Ahead
BUD's performance metrics are showing great improvements from its 5Y and 10Y averages, underscoring why the oversold status has been unwarranted. This is on top of the robust Beyond Beer and no-alcohol beer performance, along with the expanding profit margins, healthier balance sheet, and raised dividend payouts. Given the renewed growth opportunity ahead, we believe that BUD remains cheap despite the recent recovery, offering interested investors with an excellent double-digit upside potential.
Positive
MarketBeat
1 week ago
Anheuser-Busch Stock Rallies—Is the King of Beers Back?
Anheuser-Busch InBev NYSE: BUD stock moved sharply higher after its quarterly earnings report. The price action is building on the momentum that's been in place since the beginning of the year.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Anheuser-Busch InBev: This Beer Giant Is Pouring Profits And Brewing Value
Anheuser-Busch InBev's 2024 10-K report shows robust revenue growth and margin expansion, highlighting its strong economic moat and competitive advantages. The company's scale and premium brand mix drive significant cost advantages, making it a clear leader in the brewing industry. Improved profitability and further reduced debts could allow AB to devote a greater portion of capital to share buybacks and dividend payments.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
KNBWY vs. BUD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors with an interest in Beverages - Alcohol stocks have likely encountered both Kirin Holdings Co. (KNBWY) and Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Positive
CNBC International TV
1 week ago
How the world's largest brewer AB InBev plans to tap into India's beer revolution
India boasts the largest population in the world and yet it's not even in the top 50 when it comes to beer consumption. Now the world's largest brewer, AB InBev, is working to open the taps on what they see as a major market opportunity.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
AB InBev Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Global Beer Momentum Continues
BUD's Q4 results reflect the continued global strength of its beer portfolio, with notable growth in Beyond Beer offerings and its above-core brands.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 26, 2025 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Michel Doukeris - Chief Executive Officer Fernando Tennenbaum - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Edward Mundy - Jefferies Simon Hales - Citi James Edwardes-Jones - RBC Capital Markets Sanjeet Aujla - UBS Robert Ottenstein - Evercore ISI Trevor Stirling - Bernstein Gen Cross - BNP Paribas Exane Operator Welcome to AB InBev's Full-Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. Hosting the call today from AB InBev are Mr.
Positive
Investopedia
2 weeks ago
AB InBev Stock Soars as Budweiser Maker Comfortably Tops Estimates
U.S.-listed shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) surged 8% Wednesday when the world's biggest beermaker posted better-than-expected results and planned to raise its dividend as demand grew in North America.
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