Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Shares Purchased by Citadel Investment Advisory Inc.

Citadel Investment Advisory Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Free Report) by 883.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 22,207 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock after purchasing an additional 19,950 shares during the period. Citadel Investment Advisory Inc.'s holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV were worth $1,367,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of BUD. Rakuten Securities Inc. lifted its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 2,722.7% during the fourth quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 621 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 599 shares during the period. NBC Securities Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 1st quarter worth about $32,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Measured Risk Portfolios Inc. acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 4th quarter worth $40,000. Finally, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 1st quarter valued at about $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 5.53% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Berenberg Bank assumed coverage on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Wednesday, April 2nd. They issued a "buy" rating for the company. BNP Paribas raised shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday, May 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and boosted their target price for the company from $70.10 to $88.00 in a report on Monday, May 12th. Argus upgraded shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $70.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, March 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, March 3rd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $71.50.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Up 0.0%

BUD traded up $0.02 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $71.24. 2,814,847 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,939,281. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85. The firm has a market cap of $128.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.85. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $67.07 and a 200 day moving average of $58.70. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12-month low of $45.94 and a 12-month high of $72.12.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 8th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.77 by $0.04. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a net margin of 10.98% and a return on equity of 15.29%. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.75 EPS. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's revenue was down 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 3.37 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed an annual dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 7th were given a dividend of $1.0492 per share. This is a boost from Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's previous annual dividend of $0.87. This represents a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 7th. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's payout ratio is 24.35%.

About Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

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.