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

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$82.50 +0.59 (+0.71%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$82.48 -0.01 (-0.01%)
As of 07:00 PM Eastern
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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
12

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, 4 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BUD.

Consensus Price Target

$93.42
13.24% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the average price target is $93.42. The highest price target for BUD is $93.83, while the lowest price target for BUD is $93.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.24% from the current price of $82.50.
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
5/20/25 to 5/20/26
1 Month Ago
4/20/25 to 4/20/26
3 Months Ago
2/19/25 to 2/19/26
1 Year Ago
5/20/24 to 5/20/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 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$93.42$86.50$81.00$71.50
Forecasted Upside13.24% Upside15.28% Upside2.84% Upside4.35% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

BUD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BUD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NVConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.81
2.12
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.24% Upside91.55% Upside16.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/19/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$84.00 ➝ $93.83+16.25%
5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/6/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$88.00 ➝ $93.00+15.74%
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
3/2/2026 DowngradeHold
2/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
12/29/2025 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
10/9/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
9/18/2025 UpgradeBuy
5/30/2025UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/27/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$70.00+12.87%
1/8/2025Lower TargetHold$65.00 ➝ $55.00+12.70%
10/1/2024UpgradeNeutralBuy
9/30/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy
9/10/2024 Boost TargetOverweight$68.50 ➝ $73.00+14.65%

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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 Saturday, May 16, 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 current stock price is around $74.55, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the consumer goods sector.
  • Recent earnings reports have shown that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong operational performance and potential for future growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with a target price of $86.50, suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $145 billion, reflecting its stability and prominence in the brewing industry.
  • Institutional investors have been increasing their positions in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, which often signals confidence in the company's future prospects.

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:

  • Recent earnings estimates for FY2026 have been lowered by analysts, indicating potential challenges ahead for the company's profitability.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, which suggests a significant level of debt compared to equity, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Despite a strong market presence, the company faces competition from emerging brands and changing consumer preferences, which could impact market share.
  • The current ratio of 0.72 indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting short-term liabilities, raising concerns about liquidity.
  • Recent stock performance has shown volatility, with a 1-year high of $81.56 and a low of $56.97, which may deter risk-averse investors.

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 $93.42, with a high forecast of $93.83 and a low forecast of $93.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BUD shares.

According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a predicted upside of 13.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock had 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.


This page (NYSE:BUD) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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