Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Given Average Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) have earned an average rating of “Buy” from the six analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $64.00.

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on BUD shares. Citigroup upgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. TD Cowen dropped their target price on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $65.00 to $55.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 8th. Barclays raised Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 9th. Finally, Evercore ISI raised shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in BUD. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. First Personal Financial Services increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 51.3% during the 3rd quarter. First Personal Financial Services now owns 605 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 205 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. raised its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 96.6% in the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 643 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 316 shares during the period. Finally, Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 4th quarter valued at about $50,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Up 1.8 %

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV stock opened at $47.99 on Monday. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a twelve month low of $45.94 and a twelve month high of $67.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85. The company has a 50 day moving average of $51.90 and a 200-day moving average of $58.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $86.25 billion, a PE ratio of 14.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.09.

About Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces, distributes, exports, markets, and sells beer and beverages. It offers a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois; Beck's, Hoegaarden, Leffe, and Michelob Ultra; and Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, and Skol brands.