Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) Rating Increased to Buy at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report published on Saturday.

Several other research firms also recently issued reports on ABEV. Scotiabank downgraded Ambev from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Ambev from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Barclays upped their price target on shares of Ambev from $3.00 to $3.50 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Ambev from $2.65 to $2.90 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $3.09.

Ambev Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of ABEV stock opened at $3.10 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.47, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.64. Ambev has a twelve month low of $2.10 and a twelve month high of $3.45. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $3.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.03.

Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04. The business had revenue of $3.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.05 billion. Ambev had a return on equity of 17.71% and a net margin of 18.47%. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Ambev will post 0.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ambev Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 11th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 24th will be given a $0.0092 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 24th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Ambev’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 10.53%.

Insider Activity

In other Ambev news, insider Paulo Andre Zagman sold 136,250 shares of Ambev stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.41, for a total value of $464,612.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 230,535 shares in the company, valued at approximately $786,124.35. The trade was a 37.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ricardo Manuel Frangat Moreira sold 468,040 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.08, for a total value of $1,441,563.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 3,000,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,240,000. This trade represents a 13.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure.

Institutional Trading of Ambev

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Monument Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Ambev during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. First Trust Advisors LP acquired a new position in shares of Ambev during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new position in shares of Ambev during the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. IHT Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Ambev during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, S Harris Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ambev in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 8.13% of the company’s stock.

Ambev News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Ambev this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ambev’s board approved approximately R$2.7 billion in interest-on-capital payments for 2026, including the third and final installment. The payout supports the stock’s income appeal and signals continued cash-return capacity. Ambev Approves R$2.7 Billion in Interest on Capital Payments for 2026
• Positive Sentiment: The brewer is preparing for hotter conditions associated with El Niño. Warmer weather could support demand for beer and other beverages, although the eventual effect will depend on regional weather patterns and operating costs. Ambev se prepara para clima mais quente com El Niño
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays reaffirmed its Hold rating, indicating the analyst does not see a sufficiently compelling near-term catalyst to change its stance. Barclays Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Ambev SA
• Neutral Sentiment: Ambev filed its July Form 6-K, reaffirming its U.S. reporting status. The filing is a routine compliance update with limited direct effect on valuation. Ambev July 2026 Form 6-K
• Negative Sentiment: Ambev’s latest results were mixed: adjusted EPS of $0.04 met consensus, but revenue of $3.89 billion fell short of the $4.05 billion estimate. The top-line miss is the clearest reason for investor pressure, suggesting weaker-than-expected sales momentum despite earnings execution. Ambev Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

About Ambev

Ambev (NYSE: ABEV) is a Brazilian-based beverage company that produces, distributes and markets a broad portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The company’s core business centers on brewing and selling beer, alongside a range of soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks and other malt-based beverages. Headquartered in São Paulo, Ambev operates an integrated value chain that covers manufacturing, packaging, logistics and commercial sales to retail, on-premise and institutional customers.

The company traces its origins to the 1999 merger of two historic Brazilian breweries, and later became part of the broader global brewing group through subsequent industry consolidations.