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

$62.39 +1.68 (+2.77%)

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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 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
8

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for BUD.

Consensus Price Target

$66.00
5.79% Upside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the average price target is $66.00. The highest price target for BUD is $73.00, while the lowest price target for BUD is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.79% from the current price of $62.39.

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BUD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/14/24 to 4/14/25	1 Month Ago 3/15/24 to 3/15/25	3 Months Ago 1/15/24 to 1/14/25	1 Year Ago 4/15/23 to 4/14/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 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	$66.00	$64.00	$64.00	$71.70
Forecasted Upside	5.79% Upside	2.57% Upside	37.52% Upside	22.21% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	3.11	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.79% Upside	74.26% Upside	27.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BUD News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
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 3 of 5 stars	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 3 of 5 stars		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
1/12/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
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 Sunday, April 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 stock has recently been upgraded to a "buy" rating by multiple analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV reported a strong quarterly earnings performance, with an EPS of $0.88, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects robust financial health.
The current stock price is $60.99, which is below the average price target of $66.00 set by analysts, suggesting potential upside for investors.
The company has a solid market capitalization of $109.61 billion, indicating stability and a strong position in the beverage industry.
With a return on equity of 15.29%, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can attract long-term investors.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a recent decline of 3.0%, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, suggesting a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in economic downturns.
Despite positive earnings, the net margin of 10.98% may be considered low for the industry, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
The quick ratio of 0.51 and current ratio of 0.69 suggest that the company may face liquidity issues, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
With a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.73, the stock may be perceived as overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.

BUD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is $66.00, with a high forecast of $73.00 and a low forecast of $55.00.
: 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BUD shares.
: According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a predicted upside of 5.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Berenberg Bank, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 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