AB InBev trades higher as ‘mega brands' prop up revenue
Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) stock traded higher in New York after reporting a 7.9% improvement in first quarter earnings (normalized EBITDA) to $4.86 billion, Margin rose by 218 basis points, to 35.6%, and earnings per share was marked at 81 cents, up 7.1%. It comes as AB InBev's ‘mega brands' supported revenue, which was up 1.5% organically – and, in terms of revenue by volume was up 3.7% per hectolitre.
Bud Brewer AB InBev Profit Jumps as Volumes Beat Expectations
The world's largest brewer said net profit for the quarter was $2.15 billion compared with $1.09 billion a year earlier.
Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD) Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2025.
AB InBev Q1 Earnings Coming Up: Should Investors Buy, Hold or Sell?
BUD Q1 results are expected to reflect benefits from pricing actions, premiumization and revenue-management initiatives amid a tough macroeconomic environment.
Anheuser-Busch InBev: Finally, The Returns Might Be In The Pipeline
Anheuser-Busch InBev is poised for shareholder rewards post-deleveraging, with a strong buy case at a 10x PE/FCF ratio. Despite past financial struggles from the SABMiller acquisition, BUD holds a 30% global beer market share and impressive 36% EBITDA profitability. The Company's financials show steady growth, reduced debt, and potential for increased dividends and buybacks, enhancing shareholder returns.
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Budweiser Brewing: Management Changes And Price Hikes Are In The Limelight (Rating Upgrade)
I have raised my rating for Budweiser Brewing to a Buy, considering new leadership and pricing adjustments. Organizational changes involving a new CEO and a new President for China operations should have a positive effect on its Chinese unit's future performance. The company's zero-sugar and non-alcoholic beers are popular with Korean consumers, which gives it substantial pricing power in this market.
AB InBev Stock Progresses Well on Premiumization & Expansion Strategy
BUD's premiumization strategy looks good. It is gaining from robust consumer demand for its megabrands.
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AB InBev Shares Up 26.2% in Past 3 Months: Should You Hold or Sell?
BUD's premiumization strategy looks good. It is gaining from robust consumer demand for its megabrands.
Anheuser-Busch InBev's Reversal Is Here: Double Digits Upside Potential Ahead
BUD's performance metrics are showing great improvements from its 5Y and 10Y averages, underscoring why the oversold status has been unwarranted. This is on top of the robust Beyond Beer and no-alcohol beer performance, along with the expanding profit margins, healthier balance sheet, and raised dividend payouts. Given the renewed growth opportunity ahead, we believe that BUD remains cheap despite the recent recovery, offering interested investors with an excellent double-digit upside potential.
