Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) have been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the sixteen analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $81.00.

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, November 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Monday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Thursday, February 12th.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Trading Up 0.3%

NYSE BUD opened at $80.40 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $157.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.37, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.55. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $68.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $63.57. The company has a current ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 52 week low of $52.47 and a 52 week high of $81.56.

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

More Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Strategic Global Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the fourth quarter valued at about $493,000. Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,301,000. MML Investors Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 57,492 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $3,682,000 after acquiring an additional 2,792 shares during the last quarter. Mariner LLC increased its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 43.5% in the 4th quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 59,894 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $3,838,000 after acquiring an additional 18,146 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth raised its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 39.4% during the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 42,011 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $2,690,000 after acquiring an additional 11,868 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

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.