Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for BUD Earnings

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report issued on Thursday, November 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the consumer goods maker will post earnings per share of $0.92 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.95. The consensus estimate for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s current full-year earnings is $3.37 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.20 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.80 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on BUD. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, October 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $71.00.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of NYSE BUD opened at $63.84 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $60.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $64.49. The company has a market cap of $124.65 billion, a PE ratio of 17.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.76. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 52-week low of $45.94 and a 52-week high of $72.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.64.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.02. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 12.16% and a return on equity of 16.21%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.98 EPS.

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

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 494.7% during the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 446 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 371 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 602.7% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 527 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 452 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mather Group LLC. bought a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.53% of the company’s stock.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.1722 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 19th. This represents a dividend yield of 55.0%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.84%.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Company Profile

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.