Strategic Blueprint LLC Takes Position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV $BUD

Strategic Blueprint LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 4,689 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock, valued at approximately $322,000.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Rossby Financial LCC acquired a new stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the 1st quarter valued at about $49,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 65.1% in the 1st quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 964 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $59,000 after purchasing an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $59,000. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 27.0% in the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $71,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH acquired a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $72,000. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on BUD. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Thursday, September 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, October 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in a report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, Kepler Capital Markets lowered Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $71.00.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of BUD stock opened at $61.29 on Monday. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12 month low of $45.94 and a 12 month high of $72.13. The firm has a market cap of $119.69 billion, a PE ratio of 17.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.76. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $60.44 and a 200-day moving average of $64.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The consumer goods maker reported $0.98 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.94 by $0.04. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV had a return on equity of 16.21% and a net margin of 12.16%.During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.90 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will post 3.37 EPS for the current year.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Profile

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces, distributes, exports, markets, and sells beer and beverages. It offers a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois; Beck's, Hoegaarden, Leffe, and Michelob Ultra; and Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, and Skol brands.