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NYSE:ABEV

Ambev (ABEV) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$2.49
+0.01 (+0.40%)
(As of 01:51 PM ET)
Today's Range
$2.47
$2.50
50-Day Range
$2.45
$2.70
52-Week Range
$2.42
$3.23
Volume
8.04 million shs
Average Volume
11.31 million shs
Market Capitalization
$39.22 billion
P/E Ratio
13.83
Dividend Yield
10.44%
Price Target
$3.20

Ambev MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.43 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
29.0% Upside
$3.20 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.03% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.02mentions of Ambev in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.26%
From $0.19 to $0.20 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.87 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

83rd out of 135 stocks

Beverages Industry

7th out of 12 stocks

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About Ambev Stock (NYSE:ABEV)

Ambev S.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food products. It offers beer primarily under the Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Brahva, Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck, Leffe and Hoegaarden, Bucanero, Cristal, Mayabe, Presidente, Presidente Light, Brahma Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, Quilmes Clásica, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Cusqueña, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Pilsen, Ouro Fino, Banks, Deputy, Patricia, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, and Kokanee brands. The company also provides carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, isotonic beverages, energy drinks, coconut water, powdered and natural juices, and ready-to-drink teas under the Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Do Bem, Pepsi-Cola, Canada Dry, Squirt, Red Rock, Red Bull, Seven Up, Nutrl, Bud Light Seltzer, Palm Bay, and Mike's brands. It offers its products through a network of third-party distributors and a direct distribution system. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambev S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.

ABEV Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/8 Dividend
12/22/2023
Dividend Payable
1/08/2024
Last Earnings
2/29/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Beverages
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
42,774
Year Founded
1998

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$3.20
High Stock Price Target
$3.74
Low Stock Price Target
$2.86
Potential Upside/Downside
+29.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.43
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.90 billion
Pretax Margin
18.86%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.97 billion
Cash Flow
$0.28 per share
Book Value
$1.02 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
15,750,220,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$38.90 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.08

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Jean Jereissati NetoMr. Jean Jereissati Neto (Age 50)
    CEO & Member of Executive Board
  • Mr. Lucas Machado Lira (Age 47)
    Member of Board of Executive Officers, Chief Financial & IR and Shared Services Officer
  • Mr. Eduardo Braga Cavalcanti de Lacerda (Age 47)
    VP Officer of Commercial & Member of Executive Board of Officers
  • Mr. Ricardo Morais Pereira de Melo (Age 52)
    VP Officer of People and Management & Member of Executive Board of Officers
  • Mr. Rodrigo Figueiredo de Souza (Age 48)
    VP Officer of Procurement & Member of Executive Board of Officers
  • Ms. Leticia Rudge Barbosa Kina (Age 47)
    VP Officer of Legal & Compliance, Member of Executive Board of Officers and Secretary
  • Mr. Paulo André Zagman (Age 47)
    VP Officer of Logistics & Member of Executive Board of Officers
  • Mr. Eduardo Eiji Horai (Age 38)
    VP Officer of Information Technology & Member of Board of Executive Officers
  • Mr. Daniel Wakswaser Cordeiro (Age 39)
    VP Officer of Marketing & Member of Executive Board of Officers
  • Mr. Valdecir Duarte (Age 43)
    Industrial VP Officer & Member of Executive Board of Officers

Should I Buy Ambev Stock? ABEV Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ambev was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:07 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ambev S.A.:

  • Ambev has a diverse portfolio of well-known beer brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona, which have strong global recognition and consumer loyalty.
  • The company offers a wide range of products including non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food products, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing dependency on a single product category.
  • Recent analyst reports have shown positive ratings for Ambev, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth.
  • Ambev's strategic distribution network through third-party distributors and direct distribution system enables efficient reach to consumers in various markets.
  • With an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $3.30, there is potential for stock price appreciation, offering investors a growth opportunity.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ambev S.A. for these reasons:

  • Ambev operates in a highly competitive industry with constant pressure on pricing and margins, which could impact profitability.
  • The company's exposure to economic fluctuations and currency exchange risks in multiple markets may lead to volatility in financial performance.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the beverage industry is subject to changing consumer preferences and trends, posing a risk to sustained growth for Ambev.
  • Regulatory changes related to alcohol sales and advertising could affect Ambev's operations and market reach in certain regions.
  • Investors should carefully monitor the company's financial reports and market conditions to make informed decisions due to the inherent risks associated with investing in the beverage sector.

ABEV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ambev stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ambev in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ABEV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ABEV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Ambev's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Ambev's shares. Their ABEV share price targets range from $2.86 to $3.74. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $3.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have ABEV shares performed in 2024?

Ambev's stock was trading at $2.80 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ABEV shares have decreased by 11.4% and is now trading at $2.48.
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Are investors shorting Ambev?

Ambev saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,390,000 shares, an increase of 13.1% from the February 29th total of 3,880,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 10,730,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.
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When is Ambev's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were Ambev's earnings last quarter?

Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 29th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.01. The firm earned $4.04 billion during the quarter. Ambev had a net margin of 18.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.60%.

How often does Ambev pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ambev?

Ambev declared an annual dividend on Wednesday, December 13th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.1443 per share on Monday, January 8th. This represents a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 22nd.
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Is Ambev a good dividend stock?

Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 10.39%. ABEV has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 144.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, ABEV will have a dividend payout ratio of 130.00% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for ABEV.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ambev own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ambev investors own include General Electric (GE), Vale (VALE), Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), Ford Motor (F), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Who are Ambev's major shareholders?

Ambev's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.99%), Harding Loevner LP (0.70%), Westwood Global Investments LLC (0.67%), Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd. (0.46%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.39%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.39%).

How do I buy shares of Ambev?

Shares of ABEV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:ABEV) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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