Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Given Neutral Rating at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

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

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Barclays restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, February 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, February 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $81.00.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Up 0.3%

BUD stock opened at $80.40 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $68.31 and a two-hundred day moving average of $63.57. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12 month low of $52.47 and a 12 month high of $81.56. The company has a market cap of $157.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.37, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.55.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $15.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.48 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.88 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 3.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BUD. Bogart Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 3,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 390 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 380 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 494.7% during the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 446 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 371 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 79.1% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 498 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 220 shares during the period. Finally, Mather Group LLC. acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

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

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.