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

$70.98 +0.04 (+0.06%)

Closing price 06/6/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$71.04 +0.06 (+0.09%)

As of 06/6/2025 07:56 PM Eastern

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - 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

Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
10

Based on 11 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 "Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for BUD.

Consensus Price Target

$71.50
0.73% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the average price target is $71.50. The highest price target for BUD is $88.00, while the lowest price target for BUD is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.73% from the current price of $70.98.

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BUD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/9/24 to 6/9/25	1 Month Ago 5/10/24 to 5/10/25	3 Months Ago 3/11/24 to 3/11/25	1 Year Ago 6/10/23 to 6/9/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$71.50	$66.00	$64.00	$72.13
Forecasted Upside	0.73% Upside	-1.93% Downside	2.30% Upside	15.92% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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.

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.

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

Type	Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.18	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.73% Upside	54.73% Upside	13.73% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BUD News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/30/2025	BNP Paribas 4 of 5 stars	G. Cross Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/12/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Olivier Nicolai Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$70.10 ➝ $88.00	+30.76%
4/2/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	J. Lastra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
3/27/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Conrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$70.00	+12.87%
3/3/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
1/8/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$65.00 ➝ $55.00	+12.70%
10/9/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Whyatt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/1/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Hales Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
9/30/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Ottenstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/10/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$68.50 ➝ $73.00	+14.65%
6/24/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Aujla Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
1/10/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $76.00	+16.89%
11/29/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$76.00 ➝ $79.00	+26.22%
11/9/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
9/29/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ 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 Friday, June 6, 2025. 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

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

The current stock price is around $70.50, reflecting a strong market position and potential for growth.
Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a "buy" rating from Argus and Deutsche Bank, indicate positive market sentiment.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has increased its annual dividend to $1.0492 per share, showcasing a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The company reported earnings per share of $0.81, exceeding analysts' expectations, which suggests strong operational performance.
With a consensus target price of $71.50, there is potential for capital appreciation based on analyst forecasts.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bear Case

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

The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down 6.3% compared to the same period last year, indicating potential challenges in sales growth.
Despite a strong earnings report, the net margin of 10.98% suggests that profitability may be under pressure.
The stock has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and risk in a volatile market.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some maintaining a "hold" rating, which could indicate uncertainty about future performance.
The company's return on equity of 15.29% is solid, but it may not be sufficient to attract investors looking for higher returns in the current market environment.

BUD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is $71.50, with a high forecast of $88.00 and a low forecast of $55.00.
: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 7 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BUD shares.
: According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a predicted upside of 0.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Berenberg Bank, BNP Paribas, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BUD compares to other companies.

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