AB InBev outlines 4%–8% EBITDA growth outlook with U.S. share gains and non-alcohol portfolio expansion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 31 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Management Performance: Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a 6.5% increase in EBITDA and a 3% rise in revenue for Q2 2025, driven by strong performance in premium brands and a significant growth in their non-alcohol beer portfolio, which saw a 33% revenue increase.
Market Outlook and Challenges: Despite reaffirming their 2025 EBITDA growth outlook of 4% to 8%, management acknowledged volume declines in China and Brazil as key challenges, while maintaining confidence in their strategic investments and market share growth in the U.S.
Analyst Views on BUD
Wall Street analysts forecast BUD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BUD is 75.00 USD with a low forecast of 75.00 USD and a high forecast of 75.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 69.660
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75.00
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75.00
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75.00
Current: 69.660
Low
75.00
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75.00
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75.00
About BUD
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA is a Belgium-based company. The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of beer. The Company operates through six segments: North America, Middle Americas, South America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, Global Export and Holding companies. The Company's brand portfolio includes global brands, such as Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; international brands, including Beck's, Leffe and Hoegaarden, and local champions, such as Bud Light, Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Quilmes, Victoria, Modelo Especial, Michelob Ultra, Harbin, Sedrin, Klinskoye, Sibirskaya Korona, Chernigivske, Cass and Jupiler. The Company's soft drinks business consists of both own production and agreements with PepsiCo related to bottling and distribution arrangements between its various subsidiaries and PepsiCo. Ambev, which is a subsidiary of the Company, is a PepsiCo bottler. Brands that are distributed under these agreements are Pepsi, 7UP and Gatorade.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
