Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Shares Gap Up After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Key Points

• Anheuser‑Busch InBev gapped up in premarket trading after reporting Q1 earnings of $0.97 EPS versus a $0.90 consensus; the stock opened at $79.64 (prior close $73.91) and last traded around $80.68 on roughly 693,180 shares.
• Revenue of $15.27 billion beat estimates and rose about 12% year‑over‑year, while total organic volumes returned to growth (~0.8–1.2%), led by Corona, Michelob Ultra and Cutwater.
• The company announced a dividend of $1.1735 payable June 5 (record/ex‑dividend date May 8), and analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $86.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $73.91, but opened at $79.64. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV shares last traded at $80.6810, with a volume of 693,180 shares traded.

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.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 8th will be paid a $1.1735 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 322.0%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 6.98%.

Key Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings and sales beat expectations — AB InBev reported $0.97 EPS vs. $0.90 consensus and revenue of $15.27B vs. $14.69B, with revenue up ~12% YoY; management materials and slide deck highlight strong margin performance. View Press Release / Slide Deck
• Positive Sentiment: Return to volume growth — total organic volumes rose ~0.8–1.2% in Q1 (first quarter of growth since 2023), driven by strength in Corona, Michelob Ultra and Cutwater — a key fundamental driver for revenue and investor sentiment. AB InBev cheers brands like Corona, Cutwater after big revenue beat
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media reaction is favorable — coverage highlights “beer is back” narrative and market focus on execution behind megabrands, supporting the rally. Bud Light Owner's Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat. Beer Is Back.
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional mix: growth was uneven — strong demand in Latin America (including Mexico) offset softer sales in the U.S. and China; volume gains were modest, so execution and regional trends remain watch points for future quarters. AB InBev Volumes Beat Expectations Bolstered by Beer Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory / filings update — AB InBev filed an SEC‑compliant Form 6‑K covering Q1 disclosures (routine compliance). Anheuser-Busch InBev Files SEC-Compliant Q1 2026 Interim Report on Form 6-K
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend administrative notice — company posted a currency exchange rate notice related to the 2025 final dividend (administrative, not a change in payout). ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV – Notice of Currency Exchange Rate 2025 Final Dividend

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on BUD shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Monday, February 16th. Barclays reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Tuesday. Finally, SBG Securities cut Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $86.50.

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

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BUD. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 3,800.0% in the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 390 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 380 shares during the period. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 494.7% in the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 446 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 371 shares during the period. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 1st quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 79.1% in the 4th 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 period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.53% of the company's stock.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Up 9.5%

The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $73.46 and a 200-day moving average price of $68.61. The company has a current ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The firm has a market cap of $157.85 billion, a PE ratio of 23.49, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.57.

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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