Ambev (ABEV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$2.06 +0.03 (+1.48%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Ambev - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ambev in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ABEV.

Consensus Price Target

$2.70
31.07% Upside

According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ambev, the average price target is $2.70. The highest price target for ABEV is $2.90, while the lowest price target for ABEV is $2.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.07% from the current price of $2.06.

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ABEV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$2.70	$2.75	$2.75	$3.30
Forecasted Upside	31.07% Upside	27.76% Upside	19.71% Upside	17.44% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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ABEV 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.

ABEV 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.

Ambev Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ambev	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	31.07% Upside	46.09% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ABEV News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/31/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$3.20 ➝ $2.90	+40.78%
5/9/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$3.00 ➝ $2.50	+6.84%
3/1/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral
12/8/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight
12/7/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
11/22/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$2.86	+4.57%
7/10/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
5/24/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$3.74	+29.86%

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Should I Buy Ambev Stock? ABEV 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 Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ambev pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ambev
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ambev S.A.:

Ambev S.A. has recently received a "buy" rating from StockNews.com, indicating positive sentiment from analysts which could lead to potential stock price appreciation.
The stock is currently trading at $2.15, which is near its 52-week low of $2.01, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks.
Institutional investors, including Loomis Sayles & Co. and BNP Paribas Financial Markets, have shown significant interest in Ambev S.A., with recent filings indicating substantial holdings, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
Ambev S.A. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, indicating strong financial health and lower financial risk, making it an attractive option for risk-averse investors.
The company has a market capitalization of approximately $33.79 billion, which reflects its stability and potential for growth in the beverage industry.

Ambev
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ambev S.A. for these reasons:

Ambev S.A. has experienced a recent decline in stock price, down 1.6% in a single trading session, which may indicate underlying issues affecting investor confidence.
Analysts have set a consensus price target of $2.70, which is only slightly above the current trading price, suggesting limited upside potential in the near term.
Despite some institutional interest, hedge funds and other institutional investors only own 8.13% of the company's stock, which may indicate a lack of widespread confidence in the stock.
The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.08, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fairly valued, limiting potential returns for investors seeking high-growth opportunities.
Recent reports indicate that some institutional investors, like Loomis Sayles & Co., have reduced their holdings, which could signal caution among larger investors regarding the stock's future performance.

ABEV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ambev is $2.70, with a high forecast of $2.90 and a low forecast of $2.50.
: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ambev in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" ABEV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ABEV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Ambev's stock has a predicted upside of 31.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Ambev less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Ambev is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how ABEV compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ABEV) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Ambev (ABEV) Stock Forecast & Price Target