Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Stock Price

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) had its target price upped by investment analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $93.00 to $97.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the consumer goods maker’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 12.86% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts also recently weighed in on BUD. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, June 5th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, May 21st. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $85.00 to $89.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $91.08.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Down 0.2%

BUD traded down $0.19 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $85.95. The company had a trading volume of 373,823 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,102,448. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $81.44 and its 200 day moving average price is $76.87. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 52 week low of $56.97 and a 52 week high of $86.47. The company has a market capitalization of $167.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.50, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a quick ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The consumer goods maker reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.09 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $16.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.26 billion. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 11.90% and a return on equity of 16.34%. The business’s revenue was up 11.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.98 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.31 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 added to or reduced their stakes 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 in the last quarter. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. bought a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the first quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its position 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 valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 220 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp boosted its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 84.6% during the first quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 502 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 230 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations: AB InBev reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share versus the $1.09 consensus and revenue of $16.66 billion versus the $16.26 billion estimate. Revenue increased 11% year over year, while reported operating profit and cash flow also improved. AB InBev Q2 profit and revenue beat forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: World Cup demand supported volumes and market share: Management credited stronger demand in the Americas and FIFA World Cup-related sales for the quarter’s volume improvement, with reports indicating the company gained beer market share. Executives said the event could provide a larger benefit in the second half. Budweiser Maker AB InBev Credits FIFA World Cup for Volume Lift
• Positive Sentiment: Outlook and analyst support remain constructive: The brewer reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, including EBITDA growth in line with its medium-term target. Erste Group raised its 2026 EPS estimate to $4.46 from $4.44, above the $4.31 consensus, while UBS maintained a Buy rating and Citi also issued a Buy rating. UBS Remains a Buy on Anheuser Busch InBev
• Neutral Sentiment: AB InBev filed an amended H1 2026 interim report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing update provides additional regulatory disclosure but no major change to the investment thesis was reported. AB InBev Files Amended H1 2026 Interim Report
• Negative Sentiment: Some analyst caution remains: Barclays downgraded the shares to Hold before the earnings release, signaling valuation or execution concerns despite the improved quarterly performance. Investors may also focus on whether World Cup-related momentum can continue after the event. Barclays downgrades Anheuser Busch InBev to a Hold

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.