Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) , alias AB InBev, has been benefiting from its unique commercial strategy, strong brand portfolio and investments in operational excellence. Continued business momentum due to relentless execution, investment in its brands and accelerated digital transformation have been the key drivers. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AB InBev's 2024 sales and earnings per share suggests growth of 3.7% and 12.1% year over year, respectively, from the year-ago period's reported numbers. Ima ...

Based on the forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, commonly used for valuing Consumer Staples stocks, the industry is currently trading at 16.87X compared with the S&P 500's 21.16X and the sector's 17.53X. None of the stocks in the Zacks Beverages – Alcohol space currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). However, we have selected five stocks with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) to watch from the same industry. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here ...

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United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito poses for an official portrait at the East Conference Room of the Supreme Court building on October 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. Alito sold between $1,000 and $15,000 of AB InBev's stock on Aug. 14, 2023, according to a financial disclosure filing for the justice that was recently made visible through a federal judicial database . The transactions have bred fresh accusations that Alito, one of the high court's six conservatives, is engaging in or alig ...

Key PointsAnheuser-Busch stock is higher after reporting revenue and earnings that beat analysts' expectations.  The company believes this will be the last quarter it will face volume impacts from the controversy surrounding its Bud Light brand. However, that light at the end of the tunnel may be the headlight of inflation, which is wearing down on its core consumers.  5 stocks we like better than Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NVOnce known as the home of "The King of Beers," Anheuser-Busch InBev NYSE: BUD has bee ...

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Key TakeawaysAnheuser-Busch InBev shares rose in intraday trading Wednesday after the Belgian beer giant reported revenue above expectations as higher prices offset slightly lower volumes.Sales grew in a number of regions internationally, but continued to fall year-over-year in North America.AB InBev's Bud Light lost its spot as the top-selling beer brand in the U.S. last year to Constellation Brands' Modelo Especial after a boycott stemming from its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. A ...

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) , alias AB InBev, reported solid results in first-quarter 2024. The company’s revenues and earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improved on a year-over-year basis.Top and bottom-line growth reflected a positive business momentum, owing to relentless execution, investment in its brands and accelerated digital transformation. Results also benefited from continued consumer demand for its brand portfolio. Backed by the ongoing business momentum, the company outlined it ...

Investors cheered the latest earnings trends out of the alcoholic-beverage giant.Shares of Anheuser Bush InBev (BUD 4.09%) beat the market early Wednesday as the stock rose 4% while the S&P 500 was flat. That result erased a portion of the alcoholic-beverage giant's recent losses, yet shares are still in negative territory for the year. InBev stock is down 3% year to date, compared to a 9% rally in the wider market.Wednesday's rally was sparked by good news in the company's Q2 earnings update, which was rel ...