Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) Director Ricardo Manuel Frangat Moreira Sells 468,040 Shares of Stock

Posted by Brian Himes on Aug 1st, 2026

Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV – Get Free Report) Director Ricardo Manuel Frangat Moreira sold 468,040 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.08, for a total value of $1,441,563.20. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 3,000,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,240,000. This represents a 13.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Ambev Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of ABEV opened at $3.10 on Friday. Ambev S.A. has a 1 year low of $2.10 and a 1 year high of $3.45. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $3.13 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.03. The stock has a market cap of $48.78 billion, a PE ratio of 15.47, a PEG ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.64.

Ambev (NYSE:ABEV – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.04. The business had revenue of $3.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.05 billion. Ambev had a return on equity of 17.71% and a net margin of 18.47%. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Ambev S.A. will post 0.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ambev Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 11th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.0092 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 24th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Ambev’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 10.53%.

More Ambev News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ambev this week:

Positive Sentiment: Ambev’s board approved approximately R$2.7 billion in interest-on-capital payments for 2026, including the third and final installment. The payout supports the stock’s income appeal and signals continued cash-return capacity. Ambev Approves R$2.7 Billion in Interest on Capital Payments for 2026
Positive Sentiment: The brewer is preparing for hotter conditions associated with El Niño. Warmer weather could support demand for beer and other beverages, although the eventual effect will depend on regional weather patterns and operating costs. Ambev se prepara para clima mais quente com El Niño
Neutral Sentiment: Barclays reaffirmed its Hold rating, indicating the analyst does not see a sufficiently compelling near-term catalyst to change its stance. Barclays Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Ambev SA
Neutral Sentiment: Ambev filed its July Form 6-K, reaffirming its U.S. reporting status. The filing is a routine compliance update with limited direct effect on valuation. Ambev July 2026 Form 6-K
Negative Sentiment: Ambev’s latest results were mixed: adjusted EPS of $0.04 met consensus, but revenue of $3.89 billion fell short of the $4.05 billion estimate. The top-line miss is the clearest reason for investor pressure, suggesting weaker-than-expected sales momentum despite earnings execution. Ambev Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on ABEV. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Ambev from $3.00 to $3.50 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Ambev from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Ambev from $2.65 to $2.90 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Scotiabank cut shares of Ambev from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Ambev from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $3.09.

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Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ambev

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ABEV. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG raised its holdings in shares of Ambev by 187.7% in the fourth quarter. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG now owns 2,128,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,263,000 after buying an additional 1,388,881 shares during the last quarter. MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV acquired a new position in Ambev during the 4th quarter worth about $1,727,000. ARGA Investment Management LP grew its holdings in Ambev by 62.0% during the 1st quarter. ARGA Investment Management LP now owns 967,134 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,824,000 after acquiring an additional 370,112 shares during the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. grew its holdings in Ambev by 61.5% during the 1st quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 872,694 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,548,000 after acquiring an additional 332,425 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Brandes Investment Partners LP increased its position in Ambev by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Brandes Investment Partners LP now owns 22,600,124 shares of the company’s stock valued at $55,822,000 after acquiring an additional 874,657 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 8.13% of the company’s stock.

About Ambev

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Ambev (NYSE: ABEV) is a Brazilian-based beverage company that produces, distributes and markets a broad portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The company’s core business centers on brewing and selling beer, alongside a range of soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks and other malt-based beverages. Headquartered in São Paulo, Ambev operates an integrated value chain that covers manufacturing, packaging, logistics and commercial sales to retail, on-premise and institutional customers.

The company traces its origins to the 1999 merger of two historic Brazilian breweries, and later became part of the broader global brewing group through subsequent industry consolidations.