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

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on BUD. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $88.00 to $93.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Tuesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $90.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock 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 stock’s fifty day moving average is $73.49 and its two-hundred day moving average is $68.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $158.15 billion, a P/E 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 issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.07. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 15.67% and a net margin of 11.53%.The business had revenue of $15.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.69 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.81 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bogart Wealth LLC grew 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 acquiring an additional 380 shares in the last quarter. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the first quarter worth $32,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 79.1% in 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 increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 84.6% in 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.

More 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.