Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Given Buy Rating at Berenberg Bank

Berenberg Bank restated their buy rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) in a research note released on Monday morning,MarketScreener reports.

Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $81.00.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Performance

Shares of BUD opened at $80.40 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.64. The company has a market capitalization of $157.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.37, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.55. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $68.31 and its 200 day simple moving average is $63.57. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 1 year low of $52.47 and a 1 year high of $81.56.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.04. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 24.32% and a net margin of 11.53%.The company had revenue of $15.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.48 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.88 EPS. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 3.37 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BUD. GQG Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 4th quarter valued at $149,778,000. Morgan Stanley increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 29.8% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 4,205,767 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $269,337,000 after purchasing an additional 966,378 shares in the last quarter. Bank of Montreal Can raised its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 150.6% in the third quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,188,876 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $70,869,000 after purchasing an additional 714,420 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 23.7% during the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,344,451 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $229,831,000 after purchasing an additional 641,158 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 535.6% during the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 653,616 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $38,962,000 after purchasing an additional 550,774 shares in the last quarter. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages reiterated buy ratings (Barclays, Goldman Sachs, RBC, Jefferies, Berenberg), reinforcing analyst conviction in AB InBev’s growth and cash generation and likely supporting demand for the shares. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s (BUD) Buy Rating Reiterated at Barclays Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s (BUD) Buy Rating Reiterated at The Goldman Sachs Group Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s (BUD) Buy Rating Reiterated at Royal Bank Of Canada Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s (BUD) Buy Rating Reiterated at Jefferies Financial Group AB InBev: Berenberg reiterates its buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Some firms remain cautious: Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its neutral rating and Kepler Capital maintained a hold — these keep a portion of investors on the sidelines and may limit momentum despite buy-side support. AB InBev: Deutsche Bank reaffirms neutral Kepler Capital sticks to their hold rating
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest has risen, signaling increased bearish positioning; higher shorting can add downward pressure or volatility and may indicate some investors expect limited near-term upside. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Short Interest Rises, NYSE Composite

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.