Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Shares Bought by Ruffer LLP

Ruffer LLP lifted its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Free Report) by 50.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 45,000 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock after acquiring an additional 15,000 shares during the period. Ruffer LLP's holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV were worth $2,253,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. West Family Investments Inc. increased its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 27.9% during the 4th quarter. West Family Investments Inc. now owns 5,576 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock worth $279,000 after purchasing an additional 1,215 shares in the last quarter. Callan Family Office LLC acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,397,000. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. grew its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 74.3% in the fourth quarter. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. now owns 21,149 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $1,059,000 after acquiring an additional 9,014 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,311,000. Finally, Aigen Investment Management LP grew its position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 534.8% in the fourth quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP now owns 41,155 shares of the consumer goods maker's stock valued at $2,061,000 after acquiring an additional 34,672 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.53% of the company's stock.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Performance

BUD traded down $1.17 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $61.37. 1,983,785 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,829,545. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $52.44 and a 200-day simple moving average of $56.84. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12 month low of $45.94 and a 12 month high of $67.49. The stock has a market cap of $110.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.51.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 26th. The consumer goods maker reported $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.75 by $0.13. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 15.29% and a net margin of 10.98%. The firm had revenue of $14.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $14.07 billion. Analysts anticipate that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 3.37 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BUD has been the subject of several recent research reports. 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. TD Cowen reduced their target price on Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $65.00 to $55.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $64.00.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Company Profile

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.