Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Earns “Buy” Rating from UBS Group

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by investment analysts at UBS Group in a report released on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

BUD has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Friday, February 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, February 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $90.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Performance

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV stock opened at $81.08 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $158.15 billion, a PE ratio of 23.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12-month low of $56.97 and a 12-month high of $81.60. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $73.49 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $68.75.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.07. The company 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 net margin of 11.53% and a return on equity of 15.67%. The firm’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 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 3,800.0% during the fourth quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 390 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. bought a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the first quarter worth about $32,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 79.1% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 498 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 220 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp increased its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 84.6% in the 1st quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 502 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 230 shares during the last quarter. 5.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — AB InBev reported Q1 revenue of $15.27B and adjusted EPS of $0.97, topping Street estimates and showing double?digit revenue growth year?over?year, supporting higher earnings momentum. AB InBev Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Volumes returned to growth — Organic beer volumes rose (~0.8–1.2% in Q1), ending a multi?quarter slide. Strength was driven by megabrands and regional gains (notably Corona and Michelob/Cutwater). Volume stabilization is the key operational catalyst for the rally. AB InBev delivers big beat
• Positive Sentiment: Premiumization & execution — Management highlighted premium brand performance, digital/BEES platform momentum and portfolio focus (top?selling SKUs and alternatives), which investors view as sustainable margin drivers. Q1 Earnings Top on Business Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Market and analyst reaction — Multiple banks reaffirmed buy ratings and the stock jumped sharply after the print, reflecting renewed investor confidence that AB InBev can sustain growth and margin recovery. Barclays Reaffirms Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Brand/marketing recognition — AB InBev won Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year (third time), reinforcing brand-building credentials that support premium positioning and long?term demand. Cannes Lions Award
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filings — AB InBev filed its SEC?compliant Form 6?K and released the Q1 interim report/slide deck; routine disclosures provide detail but contained no surprise guidance changes. Form 6-K Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend administrative notice — Company published a currency exchange?rate notice for the 2025 final dividend; procedural item with limited near?term market impact. Dividend Currency 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.