Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Wells Fargo & Company Analyst Says

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) had its price objective lifted by Wells Fargo & Company from $88.00 to $93.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the consumer goods maker’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 14.70% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts also recently commented on BUD. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $90.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance

NYSE BUD opened at $81.08 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a current ratio of 0.72. The business’s fifty day moving average is $73.49 and its 200 day moving average is $68.75. The company has a market capitalization of $158.15 billion, a PE ratio of 23.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 0.57. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a fifty-two week low of $56.97 and a fifty-two week high of $81.60.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.07. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 11.53% and a return on equity of 15.67%. The company had revenue of $15.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.69 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.81 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 earnings per share for the current year.

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

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 9,185 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $588,000 after buying an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Persium Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.4% during the 1st quarter. Persium Advisors LLC now owns 10,890 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $755,000 after buying an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 19.0% in the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,029 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $71,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. increased its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 2.9% in the 4th quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. now owns 6,235 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $399,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 46,080 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $2,747,000 after acquiring an additional 189 shares in the last quarter. 5.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — AB InBev reported Q1 revenue of $15.27B and adjusted EPS of $0.97, topping Street estimates and showing double‑digit revenue growth year‑over‑year, supporting higher earnings momentum. AB InBev Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Volumes returned to growth — Organic beer volumes rose (~0.8–1.2% in Q1), ending a multi‑quarter slide. Strength was driven by megabrands and regional gains (notably Corona and Michelob/Cutwater). Volume stabilization is the key operational catalyst for the rally. AB InBev delivers big beat
• Positive Sentiment: Premiumization & execution — Management highlighted premium brand performance, digital/BEES platform momentum and portfolio focus (top‑selling SKUs and alternatives), which investors view as sustainable margin drivers. Q1 Earnings Top on Business Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Market and analyst reaction — Multiple banks reaffirmed buy ratings and the stock jumped sharply after the print, reflecting renewed investor confidence that AB InBev can sustain growth and margin recovery. Barclays Reaffirms Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Brand/marketing recognition — AB InBev won Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year (third time), reinforcing brand-building credentials that support premium positioning and long‑term demand. Cannes Lions Award
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filings — AB InBev filed its SEC‑compliant Form 6‑K and released the Q1 interim report/slide deck; routine disclosures provide detail but contained no surprise guidance changes. Form 6-K Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend administrative notice — Company published a currency exchange‑rate notice for the 2025 final dividend; procedural item with limited near‑term market impact. Dividend Currency Notice

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.