BUDAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV shows strong fundamental performance with consistent profitability and robust cash flow. While technical indicators suggest a recent cooling, the long-term outlook remains positive, supported by a strong brand portfolio and market presence.
The company operates in the mature and highly competitive global beer market. While it benefits from strong brand recognition and a vast distribution network, significant secular growth themes like AI or renewable energy are not directly applicable.
The company demonstrates strong financial health with impressive profitability, growing revenues, and a manageable debt load. Consistent earnings surprises and a solid dividend yield further enhance its fundamental appeal.
Current technical indicators suggest a bearish to neutral short-term outlook. The stock has experienced a recent price decline, trading below key moving averages, and momentum indicators are mixed to negative.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Global Consumer Staples | 75 |
| Brand Loyalty and Recognition | 90 |
| Emerging Market Growth Potential | 70 |
| Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends | 60 |
| Sustainability and ESG | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 85 |
| Growth | 60 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 75 |
| Cash Flow | 95 |
| Dividend Yield | 90 |
| Earnings Performance | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 40 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 30 |
Positive EPS Surprises
The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, with a significant surprise of 39.01% in Q1 2023 and a 22.22% surprise in Q1 2025. This indicates strong operational execution and better-than-expected profitability.
Favorable P/E Ratio Trend
The trailing P/E ratio of 20.61 is below the TTM P/E of 24.6. While the quarterly P/E ratios are volatile, the trend of decreasing annual P/E ratios suggests the stock may be becoming more attractive on a valuation basis.
High Quarterly P/E Ratios
The quarterly P/E ratios, especially in Q1 2024 (110.2) and Q2 2024 (81.7), are exceptionally high, suggesting that the market is pricing in very aggressive future growth that may be difficult to achieve.
Slowing Revenue Growth in Specific Quarters
While annual revenue for 2024 is projected higher than 2023, some quarterly revenue figures (e.g., Q4 2024 at $14.84 billion vs. Q4 2023 at $14.84 billion) show a lack of significant sequential growth, raising concerns about sales momentum.
May 2025
7
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
6
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.96
A: $0.95
L: $0.93
H: 15.51B
A: 15.30B
L: 15.12B
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces, distributes, exports, markets, and sells beer in North America, Middle Americas, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company also provides spirits-based ready-to-drink and non-alcohol beverages. It offers a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona Extra, Stella Artois, and Michelob Ultra; Beck's, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Carling Black Label, Cass Fresh, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, Victoria, Sedrin, and Skol brands, as well as non-beer brands comprising Brutal Fruit, Cutwater, and NÜTRL brands. The company was formerly known as InBev SA and changed its name to Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in November 2008. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV was founded in 1366 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
78.46 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for BUD have a max estimate of 95.00 and a min estimate of 65.00.