Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

Key Points

• Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy" from 16 firms (11 buy, 4 hold, 1 strong buy) with an average 12‑month target price of $86.50.
• In the latest quarter BUD reported EPS of $0.95 (vs. $0.91 estimate) and revenue of $15.56B (+6.2% YoY); analysts project FY EPS of about $4.18, and the company declared a $1.1735 dividend (ex‑dividend May 8, payable June 5).
• Shares trade near $75.72 with a market cap of ~$147.7B, a P/E of 22.01, and a 52‑week range of $56.97 to $81.56 (50‑day / 200‑day SMAs: $73.46 / $68.55).

Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the sixteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eleven have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $86.50.

BUD has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a research note on Friday, February 13th.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance

BUD stock opened at $75.72 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $147.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a current ratio of 0.72. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 1 year low of $56.97 and a 1 year high of $81.56. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $73.46 and a 200-day simple moving average of $68.55.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.04. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 15.67% and a net margin of 11.53%.The firm had revenue of $15.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.48 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.88 EPS. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 4.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 5th. Investors of record on Friday, May 8th will be issued a $1.1735 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 8th. This represents a yield of 322.0%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's dividend payout ratio is currently 6.98%.

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

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.4% during the 4th quarter. Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 9,185 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $588,000 after buying an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Persium Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 1.4% in the first quarter. Persium Advisors LLC now owns 10,890 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock worth $755,000 after buying an additional 152 shares during the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 19.0% in the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,029 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $71,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares in the last quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. boosted its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 2.9% during the 4th quarter. Brucke Financial Inc. now owns 6,235 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $399,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in 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 valued at $2,747,000 after acquiring an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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.

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