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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV logo
$77.61 -1.16 (-1.48%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$77.52 -0.09 (-0.12%)
As of 09/18/2026 07:52 PM Eastern
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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
11

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for BUD.

Consensus Price Target

$91.08
17.36% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the average price target is $91.08. The highest price target for BUD is $97.00, while the lowest price target for BUD is $84.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.36% from the current price of $77.61.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BUD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$91.08$91.08$93.42$71.00
Forecasted Upside17.36% Upside16.94% Upside15.49% Upside19.65% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

BUD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BUD Price Targets by Month

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NVConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.36% Upside156.65% Upside18.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
7/31/2026
Chris Carey
Chris Carey
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $97.00+12.86%
7/27/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight
7/17/2026 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
7/2/2026Lower TargetOverweight$86.50 ➝ $84.50+5.27%
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/30/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/26/2026Boost TargetHold$85.00 ➝ $89.00+4.81%
6/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
3/2/2026 DowngradeHold
10/9/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
9/18/2025 UpgradeBuy
5/30/2025UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/27/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$70.00+12.87%
10/1/2024UpgradeNeutralBuy
9/30/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock? BUD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV:

  • The stock is currently trading at $79.42, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $91.08 set by seventeen research firms, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 14.7% for investors who align with the "Moderate Buy" consensus rating.
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating earnings expectations in its latest quarterly report, posting an EPS of $1.21 against a consensus estimate of $1.09, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $16.66 billion in sales, an 11.0% increase year-over-year.
  • The company offers a defensive investment profile with a low beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which can provide stability for investors during periods of market uncertainty.
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV provides a consistent income stream through its dividend yield of 1.80%, which is attractive for income-focused investors seeking regular cash flow from their equity holdings.
  • The company's valuation appears reasonable with a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.83, which is competitive within the consumer staples sector and reflects the market's confidence in its ability to maintain earnings growth through its diverse portfolio of global beer brands.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV for these reasons:

  • The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $80.58, which may indicate short-term downward momentum or a lack of immediate buying pressure from technical traders.
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, which, while manageable, represents a significant level of leverage that could impact financial flexibility or interest expense coverage if economic conditions tighten.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.66 and quick ratio of 0.50 are both below 1.0, suggesting that its short-term liabilities exceed its liquid assets, which could pose liquidity challenges if cash flow from operations slows down.
  • Recent institutional activity has been mixed, with some major funds such as Engineers Gate Manager LP reducing their stakes by 56.6% in the second quarter, which may signal a lack of conviction among certain large investors regarding the stock's near-term potential.
  • The stock has experienced a decline from its 52-week high of $86.60 to its current price of $79.42, representing a drop of over 8%, which may deter momentum investors who prefer to buy stocks that are making new highs.

BUD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is $91.08, with a high forecast of $97.00 and a low forecast of $84.50.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BUD shares.

According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a predicted upside of 17.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BUD compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/16/2026.
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