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

$64.85

+0.78 (+1.22%)

(As of 10/11/2024 ET)

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
8

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for BUD.

Consensus Price Target

$79.00
21.82% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the average price target is $79.00. The highest price target for BUD is $88.00, while the lowest price target for BUD is $73.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.82% from the current price of $64.85.

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BUD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/13/23 to 10/12/24	1 Month Ago 9/13/23 to 9/12/24	3 Months Ago 7/15/23 to 7/14/24	1 Year Ago 10/13/22 to 10/13/23
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$79.00	$73.25	$72.13	$69.50
Forecasted Upside	21.82% Upside	12.88% Upside	17.28% Upside	29.41% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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BUD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BUD Price Targets by Month

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

Type	Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.91	2.45	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.82% Upside	150.39% Upside	6.83% 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
10/9/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	L. Whyatt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/8/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	R. Moskow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$68.00 ➝ $88.00	+35.38%
10/1/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	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
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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%
12/4/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
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
12/15/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform

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Should I Buy Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock? BUD Pros and Cons Explained

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bull Case

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

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV reported higher-than-expected earnings per share for the latest quarter, indicating strong financial performance.
The company has a solid return on equity of 14.77%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
Institutional investors have been increasing their positions in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, reflecting confidence in the company's future growth prospects.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a healthy net margin of 9.89%, demonstrating effective cost management and profitability.
The stock price of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has shown stability and potential for growth, making it an attractive investment option.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bear Case

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

Market competition in the beverage industry could impact Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's market share and profitability.
Economic downturns or fluctuations in consumer spending habits may affect the demand for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's products.
Regulatory changes related to alcohol sales and distribution could pose challenges for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's operations and profitability.
Global economic uncertainties or geopolitical tensions may impact Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's international business operations and revenue streams.
Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as barley and hops, could affect Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's production costs and profit margins.

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 $79.00, with a high forecast of $88.00 and a low forecast of $73.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BUD shares.
: According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a predicted upside of 21.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, and TD Cowen 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 Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BUD compares to other companies.