Bud Light Faces Challenges as Parent Company Allegedly Acquires Punch Maker.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: MarketWatch
Acquisition Talks: Anheuser-Busch InBev is reportedly in discussions to acquire BeatBox, a producer of boxed, wine-based punch, for approximately $700 million.
Company Background: Anheuser-Busch InBev is one of the largest beer companies globally, owning well-known brands such as Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Michelob.
Source of Information: The information about the acquisition talks comes from The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Lack of Comment: Anheuser-Busch InBev has not responded to requests for comment regarding the potential acquisition.
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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2 Buy
0 Hold
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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.
