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

$64.23

-0.79 (-1.22%)

(As of 10/8/2024 ET)

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

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
7

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BUD.

Consensus Price Target

$79.00
23.00% Upside

According to the 10 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 23.00% from the current price of $64.23.

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BUD Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/9/23 to 10/8/24	1 Month Ago 9/9/23 to 9/8/24	3 Months Ago 7/11/23 to 7/10/24	1 Year Ago 10/9/22 to 10/9/23
Strong Buy	1 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)	6 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	$72.13	$72.13	$69.50
Forecasted Upside	23.00% Upside	14.78% Upside	19.63% Upside	32.29% 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

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	2.80	2.44	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	23.00% Upside	129.45% Upside	7.88% 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
10/8/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		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 2 of 5 stars	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
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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
10/10/2022	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	€78.00 ➝ €74.00

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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 has consistently shown a strong return on equity of 14.77%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
The company has a healthy net margin of 9.89%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit after accounting for all expenses.
With a market cap of $110.42 billion, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is a large and stable company, providing investors with a sense of security and stability.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's current P/E ratio of 25.82 suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.
The company's recent earnings per share of $0.90 exceeded analyst expectations, indicating strong financial performance and positive growth prospects.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Bear Case

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

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85 may raise concerns about the company's level of debt relative to its equity, potentially increasing financial risk.
The company's quick ratio of 0.51 and current ratio of 0.69 indicate a lower liquidity position, which could pose challenges in meeting short-term financial obligations.
Despite recent positive earnings, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a beta of 1.10, suggesting higher volatility compared to the market average, leading to potential price fluctuations.
The stock's one year high of $67.49 and one year low of $51.66 indicate price volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors seeking more stable investment options.
Analysts forecast earnings per share of 3.37 for the current fiscal year, which, if not met, could lead to investor disappointment and potential stock price decline.

BUD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 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.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BUD shares.
: According to analysts, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock has a predicted upside of 23.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has been rated by research analysts at 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.