Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.12 EPS

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The consumer goods maker reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $0.12, Zacks reports. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 16.34% and a net margin of 11.90%.The business had revenue of $16.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.26 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.98 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Trading Up 0.2%

BUD stock traded up $0.19 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $86.33. 1,103,411 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,107,696. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a one year low of $56.97 and a one year high of $86.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $168.39 billion, a PE ratio of 23.61, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.59. 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 has a 50-day moving average price of $81.44 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $76.87.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on BUD. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.08.

More Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations: AB InBev reported $1.21 in EPS versus the $1.09 consensus and $16.66 billion in revenue versus $16.26 billion expected. Revenue rose 11% year over year, while profitability and cash generation also improved. AB InBev Q2 profit and revenue beat forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: World Cup demand lifted volumes: Management credited the FIFA World Cup, particularly stronger demand across the Americas, for supporting beer volumes and expects additional benefits as the tournament progresses. Budweiser Maker AB InBev Credits FIFA World Cup for Volume Lift, Sees Bigger Payoff Ahead
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support strengthened: Wells Fargo raised its price target from $93 to $97 and maintained an “overweight” rating, implying roughly 12% upside from the reported trading level. Erste Group also increased its FY2026 EPS estimate to $4.46 from $4.44, above the $4.31 consensus.
• Positive Sentiment: Guidance was reaffirmed: AB InBev maintained its 2026 outlook, including EBITDA growth consistent with its medium-term target, while highlighting premium brands, digital sales and stronger cash flow.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company filed an amended H1 2026 interim report with the U.S. SEC. No material business change was identified in the available report description. AB InBev Files Amended H1 2026 Interim Report with U.S. SEC
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays recently downgraded the stock to “hold,” which may limit enthusiasm after the strong rally and leave investors focused on whether World Cup-driven growth can persist.

Institutional Trading of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BUD. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. bought a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake 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 worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 220 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 140.4% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,553 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $93,000 after purchasing an additional 907 shares in the last quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund purchased a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 2nd quarter worth $120,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 36.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,230 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $153,000 after purchasing an additional 591 shares during the period. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.