Anheuser-Busch InBev Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 218 vs 499 OI; Earnings 5/7 Before Open [est] 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $40 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 218 @ $25.0 vs 499 OI; Earnings 5/7 Before Open [est] Ref=$63.11

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) Stock

Anheuser-Busch InBev

Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest brewer in the world and one of the world's top five consumer product companies, as measured by EBITDA. The company's portfolio contains six of the top 10 beer brands by volume, according to Euromonitor, and we estimate it distributes 23 brands with retail sales over $1 billion. AB InBev was created by the 2008 merger of Belgium-based InBev and US-based Anheuser-Busch. The firm holds a 62% economic interest in Ambev, an 87% stake in Budweiser APAC, and in 2016 it acquired SABMiller.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.93 million shares sold short, which is 0.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Anheuser-Busch InBev Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742404517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Anheuser-Busch InBev has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Anheuser-Busch InBev's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Anheuser-Busch InBev's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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As of March 7, 2025, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weis Markets Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMK#NYSE">WMK</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 25, Weis Markets reported quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, up from 76 cents per share from the same period last year. &#8220;Our fiscal year 2024 and fourth quarter results were in line with our expectations thanks to the efforts of our associates at every level of our company. During the year, they helped us work through inflation and supply chain issues in key segments of our business while driving sales and net income increases,&#8221; said Weis Markets, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Jonathan H. Weis. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMK">52-week high of $77.83</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>WMK Price Action: Shares of Weis Markets gained 3.4% to close at $77.26 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 26, Anheuser-Busch InBev reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenues. Beer is a passion point for consumers and a vibrant category globally. The strength of our 2024 results is a testament to the consistent execution of our strategy and the hard work and dedication of our people. We delivered EBITDA growth at the top-end of our outlook and a step change in our free cash flow generation. We are investing for the long-term and are confident in our ability to lead and grow the category.&#8221; – Michel Doukeris, CEO, AB InBev. The company's stock gained around 24% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BUD">has a 52-week high</a> of $67.49.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 89.9</li>
<li>BUD Price Action: Shares of Anheuser-Busch Inbev gained 0.3% to close at $62.44 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ambev SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABEV#NYSE">ABEV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 26, Ambev posted fourth-quarter net revenue of R$27,035 million, up 35.2% year over year The company's stock gained around 20% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABEV">52-week high </a>of $2.58.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.4</li>
<li>ABEV Price Action: Shares of Ambev gained 0.9% to close at $2.21 on Thursday. </li>
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Among the more remarkable turnarounds that perhaps doesn't quite get as much attention is Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) efforts in righting its ship. About two years ago, the beverage maker suffered blowback when its Bud Light brand <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/04/31750302/anti-trans-sentiment-cant-hold-bud-light-maker-down-amid-dylan-mulvaney-controversy-the-">inked a promotional campaign</a> with Dylan Mulvaney, an influencer who documented her gender transition. 
Although the marketing managers likely had the intention of promoting social equity, many conservatives lashed out at what they termed "woke culture," with the uproar leading to red ink for BUD stock.
Fundamentally, Anheuser-Busch was in a tricky position. On one hand, the company could score points with more progressive consumers. At the same time, it risked alienating conservative consumers by wading into political waters. Not only that, Donald Trump and his followers — often called the Silent Majority — have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44028664/trump-says-he-shut-down-the-ultra-left-cfpb-after-bankers-and-loan-officers-called-him-almost-crying">blasted institutions and ideologies perceived as woke</a>.
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To reiterate the point, President Trump's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/us/politics/transcript-trump-speech-congress.html">speech</a> to Congress heavily criticized leftist politics, declaring that the nation "will be &#8216;woke&#8217; no longer." On the surface level, this line of reasoning represents a headwind for BUD stock. However, Trump's economic priorities could ironically make Anheuser-Busch great again.
In fairness, Trump urged conservatives last year to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36974177/trump-urges-conservatives-to-give-bud-light-a-second-chance">give the beverage maker a second chance</a>. More importantly, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44133917/trumps-says-little-disturbance-possible-due-to-tariffs-in-speech-to-congress-as-gm-tesla-energy-stocks-lift-in-after-hours-trading-auto-industry-to-absolutely-boom">administration's tariffs</a> — which Trump himself doubled down on during the address to Congress — may provide a competitive edge for Anheuser-Busch.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BUD Stock May Benefit from Multiple Catalysts</h2>
One of the cynical reasons why Anheuser-Busch could keep inching forward is that the tariffs may impose disproportionate hardships on the competition. A clear example of this is Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), which owns the U.S. distribution rights of the Corona beer brand, a consequence of an <a href="https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-reaches-settlement-anheuser-busch-inbev-and-grupo-modelo-beer-case">antitrust</a> settlement.
At the time, Anheuser-Busch giving up the U.S. distribution rights for a popular Mexican beer was a significant hit. Today, under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44118620/whats-driving-markets-tuesday">threat of an ugly trade war</a>, not having to deal with potentially sharp price hikes for Corona is a blessing.
Another catalyst for BUD stock stems from the core business itself. Anheuser-Busch specializes in low-cost beer and that's a powerfully relevant offering amid an environment of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43499935/worldwide-57-expect-the-next-generation-to-be-worse-off-financially-what-drives-this-economic-pessimism">brewing economic challenges</a>. Now, it's true that the company's Bud Light brand got knocked off the top of the U.S. beer sales ranking. However, the current <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/18/food/bud-light-michelob-ultra-sales/index.html">top</a> seller — the Constellation-distributed Modelo Especial — faces tariff risks.
Even statistical trends seem to favor a position in BUD stock. Ordinarily, using data since January 2019, the security carries a neutral to slightly negative bias. That's because a position held for eight weeks carries a baseline probability of upside success of 49.52% — essentially a coin toss.
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However, under the dynamic conditions of sizable momentum (defined as a weekly return between 5% to 10%), the subsequent eight weeks commands long odds of 57.14%. In the past five sessions, BUD is up around 5.4%.
Finally, BUD stock is on a streak of seven consecutive up weeks. Over the past six years, such streaks have only materialized three times. Investors shouldn't read too much into this but so far, this streak has yet to see a trend reversal in the eighth week.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setting Up an Options Strategy for Anheuser-Busch</h2>
From a psychological and technical perspective, the bulls will likely push for the $70 level. This threshold represents prior resistance. In addition, it's also close to Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BUD/analyst-ratings">analysts' consensus price target</a> of $70.60. However, the time necessary for BUD stock to reach this level represents a significant component of the speculation.
Running a guided Monte Carlo simulation based on market realistic dynamics, it's possible that BUD could reach $67.54 by the options chain expiring April 17. For extremely aggressive investors, one could consider the 62.50/67.50 bull call spread.
This transaction involves buying the $62.50 call (at a $205 ask) and simultaneously selling the $67.50 call (at a $40 bid). The sale of the short call will partially offset the debit of the long call, leading to a net debit paid of $165 at time of writing. Subtracting this figure from the difference in the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares) comes out to a maximum reward of $335 should BUD reach or exceed the short strike price. This would translate to a payout of 203%.
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Leading American Manufacturer and Brewer Continues Ongoing Investments in its Communities, Building on $2 Billion Spend Over Last 5 Years
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>), a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois, today announced a new $4.2 million investment in its Williamsburg brewery. Over the last five years, Anheuser-Busch has invested $2 billion in its breweries across the country to help create and sustain jobs and drive economic prosperity in the communities where it operates and its employees call home. &nbsp;
This latest investment in its Williamsburg brewery will ensure A-B remains at the forefront of brewing excellence in the region and continues to create and sustain good-paying manufacturing jobs in the American beer industry. Today's announcement builds on continuous investments Anheuser-Busch has made to its Virginia facility, including a $6.5 million investment in 2024.&nbsp;

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<li>Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) rose 8.5% to $59.42 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenues.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shares gained 7.3% to $49.31.</li>
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On Wednesday, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>), the parent company of Budweiser beer reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43964854/ab-inbev-reports-full-year-and-fourth-quarter-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter FY24 sales growth </a>of 3.4% year-on-year to $14.84 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $14.05 billion.
On&nbsp;an Organic&nbsp;basis, total volumes declined by 1.9%, with&nbsp;own beer&nbsp;volumes down by 2.1% and non-beer volumes declining by 1.1%.&nbsp;Revenue per hl grew 4.3%.
Gross profit expanded 6.3% organically to $8.19 billion, and gross margin expanded 153 basis points to 55.2%.
Normalized EBITDA for the quarter grew 10.1% organically&nbsp;to $5.3 billion, with the margin expanding 216 basis points to 35.3%.
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The underlying&nbsp;profit for the quarter was $1.770 billion compared to $1.66 billion last year. Underlying EPS of $0.88 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus</a> estimate of $0.72.
Operating cash flow for twelve months totaled $15.01 billion. The company held $11.2 billion in cash and equivalents as of December end.
"Beer is a passion point for consumers and a vibrant category globally. The strength of our 2024 results is a testament to the consistent execution of our strategy and the hard work and dedication of our people," said CEO Michel Doukeris.
Dividend: The AB InBev Board proposed a full year 2024 dividend of 1.00 euro per share, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 30 April 2025.
Outlook: Anheuser-Busch InBev expects its FY25 EBITDA growth of 4%-8%.&nbsp;It expects FY25 capital expenditure of $3.5 billion &#8211; $4 billion.
Price Action: At the last check on Wednesday, BUD shares traded higher by 8.08% to $59.20 premarket.
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Budweiser Parent Anheuser-Busch Says 'Beer Is A Passion Point For Consumers' On Strong Q4 Performance

Anheuser-Busch InBev's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.77% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.64 million shares sold short, which is 0.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Anheuser-Busch InBev Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740574821_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Anheuser-Busch InBev has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Anheuser-Busch InBev's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Anheuser-Busch InBev's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Anheuser-Busch InBev?

Anheuser-Busch InBev shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings and revenues.

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Earnings Scheduled For February 26, 2025

2025 Outlook
(i) Overall Performance: We expect our EBITDA to grow in line with our medium-term outlook of between 4-8%. The outlook for FY25 reflects our current assessment of inflation and other macroeconomic conditions.
(ii) Net Finance Costs: Net pension interest expenses and accretion expenses are expected to be in the range of 190 to 220 million USD per quarter, depending on currency and interest rate fluctuations. We expect the average gross debt coupon in FY25 to be approximately 4%.
(iii) Effective Tax Rates (ETR): We expect the normalized ETR in FY25 to be in the range of 26% to 28%. The ETR outlook does not consider the impact of potential future changes in legislation.
(iv) Net Capital Expenditure: We expect net capital expenditure of between 3.5 and 4.0 billion USD in FY25.

Anheuser-Busch InBev 2025 Outlook: Expects EBITDA Growth Of 4%-8%, Capex Set At $3.5B–$4B, And Net Finance Costs Estimated To Be $190M-$220M Per Quarter

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.72 by 22.22 percent. This is a 7.32 percent increase over earnings of $0.82 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $14.84 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $14.05 billion by 5.62 percent. This is a 2.54 percent increase over sales of $14.47 billion the same period last year.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.88 Beats $0.72 Estimate, Sales $14.84B Beat $14.05B Estimate

Investing legend Warren Buffett is known for finding stock undervalued and unloved by Wall Street and he may have done that again with a new investment unveiled in his latest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43756510/berkshire-hathaway-adjusts-portfolio-keeps-apple-stake-unchanged-offloads-stakes-in-bofa"> fourth-quarter 13F.</a>
What Happened: Known for decades of strong investment returns that have<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years"> outperformed the markets</a>, Buffett unveiled a new investment in beer and wine company Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>).
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) unveiled a 5,624,324 share purchase of Constellation Brands stock in the fourth quarter in the latest 13F filing.
The position was recently valued at $1.24 billion, representing around 0.5% of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s investing portfolio. In the latest filing, Constellation Brands ranks 18th by dollar value out of more than 30 stocks held by Berkshire Hathaway.
It is unknown if Buffett was the one to make the investment or if it was one of his investment managers. Buffett is noted for being a teetotaler, someone who does not drink. Buffett has often said he doesn't drink and never has due to health reasons.
While this doesn't mean that Buffett wouldn't invest in a company that makes money from people drinking beer and wine, it could limit the likelihood that he made the investment himself or without some convincing.
Constellation Brands has the U.S. license for beers like Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico and also has wine brands like Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, and Meiomi in its portfolio. Modelo is the number one beer in the United States, and Modelo and Corona rank among the top five imported beers in the United States annually.
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Why It's Important: Buffett is known for investing in value stocks that may be beaten down by Wall Street and in companies that have products loved and consumed by many people.
Modelo became the number one beer in the United States in 2023, and Constellation Brands benefitted from strong brand loyalty from beer drinkers.
Constellation Brands stock has taken a hit in recent months due to fears of President Donald Trump&#8216;s possible tariffs on Mexican imports. The stock is down 28% since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42220682/trump-tariffs-on-mexico-could-affect-beer-why-your-modelo-corona-could-cost-more-next-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga's November article </a>highlighted it as a potential loser in Trump's tariffs on Mexico.
Constellation imports beers manufactured in Mexico by partner Grupo Modelo, which is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>). Tariffs could increase the cost of goods for Constellation Brands and force the company to choose between raising consumer rates or taking lower profits.
With the stock down significantly, Buffett could be practicing one of his most famous investing quotes of all time.
"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful," Buffett once said.
The famous quote was picked as the favorite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41418702/warren-buffetts-words-of-wisdom-benzinga-readers-pick-their-favorite-oracle-of-omaha-quote">of Benzinga readers</a> in a previous poll.
With fears of Trump tariffs on Mexican goods, the stock has fallen out of favor. It is down 23.5% year-to-date in 2025 and down 30.5% over the last year. Buffett or his team could have made the purchases for numerous reasons, including a strong brand or the stock falling too far on the fears.
Buffett and his team are likely being "greedy when others are fearful" here, and time will tell if the tariffs on Mexican goods are enacted and end up hurting Constellation Brands.
For Berkshire Hathaway, the investment could be a small one made over the short term or could build a new favorite investment if more shares are added to the position in subsequent quarters.
STZ Price Action: Constellation Brands stock is up 4.6% to $170.37 on Tuesday as investors dissect the Berkshire Hathaway 13F filing from Friday.
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Warren Buffett Unfazed By Trump's Tariff Threats: Oracle Of Omaha Bets On Mexico, Beer

Americans are pledging to halt discretionary spending for 24 hours on Feb. 28 in protest of major retailers scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43214683/target-ends-dei-program-following-trumps-call-to-eliminate-illegal-preferences-expert-calls-it-brand-suicide-for-retail-giant-with-diverse-customer-base">in response to President Donald Trump&#8217;s policies</a>.&nbsp;
The nationwide economic blackout, organized by The People&#8217;s Union USA, targets companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and Best Buy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), urging participants to hold off spending in stores and online.
The boycott comes as a reaction to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43402439/trump-musk-blame-dei-for-plane-crash-authorities-look-at-staffing-congestion-for-answers-search-continues-after-41-bodies-found">Trump&#8217;s perceived war on DEI</a>. His executive orders have cut federal DEI programs and threaten to freeze funds for non-compliant companies, leading to the closure of PBS&#8217;s DEI office and prompting corporations to dissolve their own initiatives. &#8220;If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message,&#8221; The People&#8217;s Union USA <a href="https://jointhepeoplesunion.com/">said on its website</a>.
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While the immediate financial impact of a single-day boycott may be minimal, experts suggest that the real significance is in the message and potential for long-term behavioral shifts among consumers.&nbsp;
Kevin Thompson, CEO of 9i Capital Group, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/nationwide-economic-blackout-february-28-list-stores-being-targeted-2030269">told Newsweek</a>, &#8220;If it evolves beyond a symbolic protest, it could create further disruptions, affecting not just these companies but the broader retail sector.&#8221;
The February 28 blackout is part of a growing trend of consumer activism, with boycotts gaining traction as a means to influence corporate policies. In recent years, conservative-led campaigns have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40661910/bud-light-taps-anti-woke-comedian-for-college-football-ad-can-shane-gillis-help-beer-brand-">pressured companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>)&nbsp; and Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) to rein in their DEI efforts, which points to the power of organized consumer action.
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However, the current political climate has left corporations in a precarious position, facing criticism from both sides of the aisle. David Primo, a professor at the University of Rochester, attributes the dilemma to years of &#8220;haphazard policymaking&#8221; by companies on contentious issues. &#8220;Companies need to figure out what they will take positions on, what they won&#8217;t take positions on, and then stand firm,&#8221; he <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/02/12/consumer-boycott-feb-28-target-walmart-amazon/78385303007/">told USA Today.</a>
The People&#8217;s Union USA, led by John Schwarz, aims to unite people beyond their differences and create a powerful voice for change. Schwarz told USA Today that he plans to expand the movement with monthly boycotts targeting the &#8220;biggest offenders within the system.&#8221;&nbsp;
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February 28 Economic Boycott: What A One-Day Spending Freeze Means For Retailers

Super Bowl LIX aired on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, ending the Chiefs' attempt to be the first three-peat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43583513/eagles-fly-over-chiefs-40-22-as-super-bowl-lix-tests-potential-137-million-viewership-for-fox">Super Bowl winners.</a>
The game also featured dozens of commercials advertising products and showcasing new movies and television shows. They also featured many celebrity cameos.
What Happened: Super Bowl LIX commercials were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43560232/super-bowl-lix-commercials-ai-celebs-muppets-warren-buffett-linked-brand-take-the-spotlight">priced between $7 million and $8 million</a> for a 30-second slot by Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>), which had the media rights to the game.
Fox was able to secure $8 million or more for some last-second advertising inventory ahead of Sunday's game.
This author tracked all the commercials, from the singing of the National Anthem to the final round of ads after the Eagles won the Super Bowl. View the 2024 and 2023 Super Bowl commercials <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/02/37076429/super-bowl-commercials-2024-complete-list-of-super-bowl-lviii-ads-and-companies-behind-them">here </a>and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/02/30883140/super-bowl-commercials-2023-the-complete-list-of-super-bowl-lvii-ads-and-the-companies-behi">here</a>. 
The tweet below shows the Super Bowl LIX commercial tracking in real time during the big game.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Super Bowl LIX Commercial Thread. Feel free to retweet. After National Anthem: Misson: Impossible The Final Reckoning Trailer <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PARA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PARA</a> Sketches <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SKX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SKX</a> TurboTax <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24INTU&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$INTU</a> NASCAR on Fox <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24FOX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$FOX</a> After Con Toss: Lilo &amp; Stitch Live Action Spot <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DIS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DIS</a> YouTubeTV <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOOG&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOOG</a>
&mdash; Chris Katje (@chriskatje) <a href="https://twitter.com/chriskatje/status/1888740049883173010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Here&#8217;s a list of the Super Bowl LIX commercials and the companies behind them.
After National Anthem:
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<li>"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" Trailer, Paramount (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDA:PARAA)</li>
<li>Skechers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</li>
<li>TurboTax, brand of Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>)</li>
<li>NASCAR on Fox</li>
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After Coin Toss:
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<li>Lilo &amp; Stitch live action movie teaser for Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)</li>
<li>YouTube TV, brand of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</li>
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After Kickoff, During First Quarter:
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<li>Dunkin'</li>
<li>"How to Train Your Dragon" live action movie trailer, Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</li>
<li>"Thunderbolts" trailer, Marvel film from Disney</li>
<li>MSC Cruises</li>
<li>Little Caesars</li>
<li>Fox News</li>
<li>T-Mobile (NASDA:TMUS) with Starlink</li>
<li>Homes.com, brand of CoStar Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) with Ray-Ban</li>
<li>IndyCar racing on Fox</li>
<li>Doritos, brand of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>)</li>
<li>Cirkul</li>
<li>Michelob Ultra, brand of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>)</li>
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After End of First Quarter, During Second Quarter:
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<li>Disney+ and Hulu streaming platforms</li>
<li>Ritz, brand of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>)</li>
<li>Red Bull</li>
<li>Squarespace</li>
<li>"The Floor" on Fox</li>
<li>Local Ad</li>
<li>Mountain Dew Baja Blast, brand of PepsiCo</li>
<li>Instacart, brand of Maplebear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>)</li>
<li>Coors Light, brand of Molson Coors Beverage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>)</li>
<li>Stand Up to Hate</li>
<li>FanDuel Kick of Destiny challenge, brand of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>)</li>
<li>"Extracted" on Fox</li>
<li>Uber Eats, brand of Uber Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>)</li>
<li>WeatherTech</li>
<li>TurboTax, brand of Intuit</li>
<li>NASCAR on Fox</li>
<li>Google Pixel phone with Gemini AI</li>
<li>UFL on Fox</li>
<li>Rocket Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>)</li>
<li>He Gets Us</li>
<li>Liquid Death</li>
<li>HexClad</li>
<li>Duracell, brand of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>OpenAI</li>
<li>CoffeeMate, brand of Nestle (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSRGY#OTC">NSRGY</a>)</li>
<li>NFL youth organizations</li>
<li>Ram Truck, brand of Stellantis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>)</li>
<li>Hellmann's, brand of Unilever (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>)</li>
<li>Pringles, brand of Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>)</li>
<li>Budweiser, brand of Anheuser-Busch InBev</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
<li>NYU Langone Health</li>
<li>Novartis Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>)</li>
</ul>
After End of Second Quarter, During Halftime, During Third Quarter:
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<li>IndyCar on Fox</li>
<li>MyFitnessPal</li>
<li>Yahoo!, brand of Apollo Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) and Verizon Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</li>
<li>Jewel-Osco, brand of Albertsons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>)</li>
<li>Bayer Aspirin</li>
<li>"The Masked Singer" on Fox</li>
<li>Fox Nation streaming platform</li>
<li>On Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>)</li>
<li>Angel Soft, brand of Georgia-Pacific</li>
<li>Reese's Lava Cup, brand of The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>NFL ad</li>
<li>Tubi streaming platform, brand of Fox</li>
<li>Fox shows</li>
<li>Local ad</li>
<li>Local ad</li>
<li>Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>)</li>
<li>DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms</li>
<li>Stand Up to Hate</li>
<li>Nerds</li>
<li>Lay's, brand of PepsiCo</li>
<li>"M3gan 2.0" trailer, distributed by Comcast</li>
<li>Taco Bell, brand of Yum! Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>)</li>
<li>Nerdwallet</li>
<li>Häagen-Dazs</li>
<li>Tubi</li>
<li>Fox Nation</li>
<li>Bud Light, brand of Anheuser-Busch InBev</li>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)</li>
<li>Poppi</li>
<li>TV shows on Fox</li>
</ul>
After End of Third Quarter, During Fourth Quarter:
<ul>
<li>Salesforce Inc</li>
<li>Ramp</li>
<li>Tullamore Dew whiskey</li>
<li>Toyota (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>)</li>
<li>Sandals Resorts</li>
<li>Local Ad</li>
<li>Jeep, brand of Stellantis</li>
<li>Tubi streaming platform</li>
<li>Fox News</li>
<li>Stella Artois, brand of Anheuser-Busch InBev</li>
<li>Dove, brand of Unilever</li>
<li>Booking.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>)</li>
<li>UFL on Fox</li>
<li>Bosch</li>
<li>Totino's Pizza Rolls, brand of General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>)</li>
<li>GoDaddy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>)</li>
<li>Fetch</li>
<li>TV shows on Fox</li>
</ul>
End of Game, Eagles win 40-22, Final Ad Spot After Game:
<ul>
<li>Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>)</li>
<li>Adidas (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADDYY#OTC">ADDYY</a>)</li>
<li>Cirkul</li>
<li>Vrbo, brand of Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>
<li>Universal Resorts</li>
<li>Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>)</li>
</ul>
The list includes all the Super Bowl LIX commercials that aired from the playing of the national anthem to the first ad break after the Eagles won.
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Winners and Losers: While everyone will have their own favorites and ads they wish they'd never seen, here's a look at some of the winners and losers.
USA Today asks consumers to <a href="https://admeter.usatoday.com/2025">vote </a>on their favorite Super Bowl commercials each year via the Ad Meter.
Here are the top 10 highest rated ads as of Monday morning:
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<li>Budweiser – "First Delivery"</li>
<li>Lay's – "The Little Farmer"</li>
<li>Michelob Ultra – "The ULTRA Hustle"</li>
<li>Stella Artois – "David and Dave</li>
<li>NFL – "Somebody"</li>
<li>NFL – "Flag 50"</li>
<li>Bud Light – "Big Men on Cul-De-Sac"</li>
<li>Uber Eats – "Century of Cravings"</li>
<li>Hellmann's – "When Sally Met Hellmann's"</li>
<li>Pfizer – "Knock Out"</li>
</ol>
Here are the 10 lowest rated ads as of Monday morning:
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<li>Tubi – "The Z Suite"</li>
<li>Fetch – "The Big Reward"</li>
<li>CoffeeMate – "Foam Diva"</li>
<li>Cirkul – "You Got Cirkul"</li>
<li>OpenAI – "ChatGPT: The Intelligence Age"</li>
<li>Squarespace – "A Tale As Old As Websites"</li>
<li>T-Mobile – "A New Era in Connectivity"</li>
<li>DoorDash – "DashPass Math"</li>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers – "Sick of the System"</li>
<li>GoDaddy – "Act Like You Know"</li>
</ol>
The list of winners shows that Anheuser-Busch InBev continues the tradition of unforgettable Super Bowl beer ads once again, taking four places on the top 10 list.
The list of losers shows that companies like CoffeeMate and Hims &amp; Hers, which had their first ever Super Bowl commercials may not have hit the mark with consumers watching.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) CEO Brendan Whitworth wants to change the term used to classify U.S.-made brews like Budweiser and Bud Light – "domestic" beer –&nbsp; to a more patriotic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43560232/super-bowl-lix-commercials-ai-celebs-muppets-warren-buffett-linked-brand-take-the-spotlight">"American" beer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Whitworth, a former U.S. Marine, called on distributors and partners to change the terminology in a letter titled, "A Call For American Beers."&nbsp;
The CEO wrote that the term "American beer" would better "capture the spirit and passion that's intrinsic to the American beer industry," according to a CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/food/ab-domestic-american-beer/index.html">report</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"The pride we take in this great country should also be properly and accurately applied to our great American beers," Whitworth wrote.&nbsp;
"They are brewed by American workers who receive American wages. They rely on American farmers and on American raw material suppliers. They support American causes like the military and first responders. They pay American taxes," the CEO added.&nbsp;
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Whitworth's letter comes as part of a broader patriotic trend, including President Donald Trump&#8216;s recent executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The Anheuser Busch CEO's emphasis on &#8220;American&#8221; and patriotic pride aligns with this current political climate. 
Strong patriotism may also appeal to a segment of Anheuser-Busch's consumer group that tends to lean toward conservative political and social views. The company received massive backlash and boycotts in 2023<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42293874/corporate-america-got-lost-with-idiot-management-and-inability-to-read-the-room-says-kevin-oleary-citing-target-and-anheuser-busch"> resulting from</a> a Bud Light promotion that featured transgender influencer, Dylan Mulvaney.&nbsp;
Bud Light sales dropped dramatically and the brand lost its 20-year status as the top-selling beer in the United States.&nbsp;
Whitworth's patriotic call for "American" beer may help the company win back some conservative consumers and return Budweiser to the king of American beers.&nbsp;
"It's about time the whole industry begins to unilaterally use one of the strongest adjectives available to us: American. Leave ‘domestic' for other less glamorous uses," Whitworth said.
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