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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As of June 5, 2025, two 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>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar General Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On June 3, Dollar General reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and raised its full-year outlook. The general store operator said quarterly net sales increased 5.3% to $10.44 billion, barely missing the consensus of $10.64 billion. The company reported net income of $391.9 million, up 7.9%, with earnings of $1.78 per share, compared to $1.65 a year ago, beating the consensus of $1.58. The company's stock jumped around 21% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $135.57.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.5&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>DG Price Action: Shares of Dollar General fell 0.7% to close at $111.77 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 46.44 Momentum score with Value at 52.08. </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 May 8, the company reported a first-quarter revenue decline of 6.3% year-on-year to $13.63 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $13.78 billion. "Beer is a passion point for consumers. The strength of the beer category and the continued momentum of our megabrands delivered another quarter of profitable growth,&#8221; said CEO Michel Doukeris. The company's stock gained around 8% over the past month and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BUD"> has a 52-week high</a> of $71.94.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.3</li>
<li>BUD Price Action: Shares of Anheuser-Busch Inbev rose 1.2% to close at $71.53 on Tuesday.</li>
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The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) has condemned the U.S. government's move to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aluminum" rel="noreferrer noopener">aluminum</a>, calling it a protectionist misfire that risks destabilizing North America's integrated manufacturing base and driving higher inflation across key sectors.
"A 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum will suppress demand across the continent — whether the metal is produced in Canada or the U.S.," Jean Simard, AAC's president and CEO, <a target="_blank" href="https://aluminium.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AAC_PRESS-RELEASE_US-Tariffs_50_June-3-2025_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a press release.
"It will impact workers on both sides of the border and disrupt key sectors including defense, construction, and automotive," he stated.
The tariff, enacted last Wednesday following an executive order from President Donald Trump, effectively prices Canadian exports out of the U.S. market at $1,349.50 per metric ton. Simard warned that the move may force Canadian producers to reorient trade toward the European Union and away from their most critical industrial partner.
Food packaging is among the industries most exposed to these tariffs, as large companies such as Campbell Soup (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) heavily rely on aluminum for their products.
The domestic Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) also responded to Trump's decision, pointing out how aluminum and tinplate steel tariffs would hurt American families.
"Doubling the steel tariff will further increase the cost of canned goods at the grocery store," CMI president Robert Budway <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cancentral.com/can-manufacturers-institute-opposes-president-trumps-doubling-of-steel-tariffs/" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> on May 30. "These metal tariffs put our nation's food security at risk."
Nine domestic mill production lines have closed since the original 2018 tariffs on tin mill steel, leaving only three operational facilities. Thus, the domestic industry relies on roughly 80% of tin mill steel imports and a significant portion of aluminum.
Canada annually ships 2.7 million metric tons of aluminum to the U.S., much of which is transformed into beverage cans, canned food containers, and consumer packaging.
That raw material supports over 700,000 American manufacturing jobs, while Canada's aluminum sector directly employs 9,500 workers. Combined, the binational aluminum value chain contributes more than $228 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
Thanks to its abundant hydropower, Canada produces low-carbon aluminum at a cost and emissions profile that is far below that of many of its global competitors. That energy benefit is enormous — equivalent to 40 million megawatt-hours per year, or the annual output of four Hoover Dams.
Simrad noted that the Canadian industry supports the U.S. goal of increasing domestic aluminum production capacity from 50% to 80% of national demand, but added that tariffs undermine the investment certainty needed to build that capacity.
"Even if U.S. output doubles, it will still be a net importer," he said.
Instead, the AAC and CMI urge the U.S. to target the real threat: subsidized overcapacity from China. Canada already leads the world in aluminum traceability and anti-dumping enforcement. "Canadian aluminum is not — and will not be — a backdoor for unfair trade," Simard stated. "Undermining a trusted partner only weakens the foundation we both stand on."
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Silicon Valley giants and at least one iconic Detroit auto manufacturer are gearing up for a corporate homecoming—<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44597023/trumps-tariffs-could-spark-reshoring-boom-for-these-4-us-stocks">or so they say</a>.
According to Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders, citing Bloomberg data, talk of "reshoring" among S&amp;P 500 and Russell 3000 companies is hitting &#8220;unprecedented&#8221; levels.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Per ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/Bloomberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bloomberg</a>⁩ <a href="https://twitter.com/economics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Economics</a>, companies in the S&amp;P 500 and Russell 3000 are talking about "reshoring" at an unprecedented scale <a href="https://t.co/HpIYhlyuUw">pic.twitter.com/HpIYhlyuUw</a>
&mdash; Liz Ann Sonders (@LizAnnSonders) <a href="https://twitter.com/LizAnnSonders/status/1924786017220841822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple</h2>
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) plans to spend <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43910982/apple-commits-500-billion-in-us-investment-for-ai-push-boost-us-manufacturing-tech">$500 billion on U.S. manufacturing</a> and infrastructure. But the iPhone maker has tried this before. 
Back in 2013, under the Obama administration, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the Mac Pro would be manufactured in Austin, Texas with components made domestically as part of a $100 million &#8220;Made-in-the-USA&#8221; pitch.
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&mdash; Tim Cook (@tim_cook) <a href="https://twitter.com/tim_cook/status/413335029264429056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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It didn&#8217;t last long. By 2019, under the first Trump administration, Apple <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-moves-mac-pro-production-to-china-11561728769">moved</a> production back to China, underscoring its dependence on the highly trained, low-cost workforce and massive infrastructure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia</h2>
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang recently <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/3fd3a717-2fbf-42ef-bb08-5baecdeb1985">told the Financial Times</a> that the goal is to procure &#8220;half a trillion dollars worth of electronics in total&#8221; and manufacture &#8220;several hundred billion of it&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44799936/nvidia-to-build-500b-ai-infrastructure-in-us-in-the-next-four-years-details">in the U.S.</a>
The initiative includes AI chip facilities and supercomputing infrastructure—fueled by supply chain worries, tariffs, and the AI arms race.
In April, Nvidia had already started producing its Blackwell AI GPUs at a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) plant in Phoenix, Arizona. 
Talks for that initiative reportedly <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/tsmc-talks-with-nvidia-ai-chip-production-arizona-sources-say-2024-12-05/">began</a> in 2024. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TSMC</h2>
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is also planning to double down in Arizona and intends to spend $100 billion more on domestic chip fabs. 
The chipmaker promised to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S. thanks partly to Biden-era incentives. Last year, TSMC chief executive C.C. Wei expressed support for the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides incentives for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. 
In March, it announced plans to spend <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103610/taiwan-semiconductor-doubles-down-on-us-chipmaking-165-billion-investment-set-to-reshape-tech-jobs">up to $165 billion</a> when the Trump administration threatened higher taxes and steep tariffs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Health, Beer, And Back-To-School</h2>
On the healthcare front, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) and Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) are shoring up U.S. pharmaceutical production with <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44433978/johnson-johnson-to-invest-55-billion-in-us-to-boost-manufacturing-drug-discovery">tens of billions</a> earmarked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44189496/eli-lilly-pours-27b-into-u-s-growth-what-it-means-for-investors">for domestic builds</a>. The move is seen as a strategy to insulate against global shocks.
Even beer and back-to-school aren't left out: Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) is dropping <a href="https://www.anheuser-busch.com/newsroom/anheuser-busch-announces-new-300-million-investment-in-manufacturing-operations-across-the-US">$300 million</a> into U.S. plants, while Cra-Z-Art is <a href="https://cra-z-art.com/us-biggest-toy-maker-to-expand-domestic-factories/">scaling up local </a>toy and school supply production. 
For companies like Legacy Precision Molds in Michigan, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/04/american-businesses-rally-behind-president-trumps-tariffs-to-save-manufacturing/">quote activity is heating</a> up thanks to recent tariff tailwinds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Detroit And Beyond</h2>
General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) is <a href="https://benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43572782/gm-ceo-on-trumps-trade-threats-we-can-adjust-to-anything-automaker-braces-for-25-tariffs-on-popular-cars-made-in-mexico-and-canada">boosting pickup truck production</a> in Indiana and hiring hundreds, signaling a blue-collar rebound driven by reshoring momentum. 
With manufacturing incentives rising and geopolitics in flux, more firms are likely to follow.
The message? Corporate America isn't just hedging—it's anchoring. Whether for security, politics, or PR, the reshoring wave is in motion.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Olivier Nicolai upgrades Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $70.1 to $88.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">trading higher in premarket</a> on Thursday after the first-quarter FY25 earnings.
The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45275867/ab-inbev-reports-first-quarter-2025-results">reported a first-quarter revenue </a>decline of 6.3% year-on-year to $13.63 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $13.78 billion.
On an Organic basis, total volumes declined by 2.2%, with own beer volumes down by 2.5% and non-beer volumes seeing a 0.2% decline. Revenue per hl grew 3.7%.
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Gross profit expanded 5.2% organically to $7.58 billion, and gross margin expanded 203 basis points to 55.6%.
Normalized EBITDA for the quarter grew 7.9% organically&nbsp;to $4.85 billion, with the margin expanding 218 basis points to 35.6%.
The underlying profit for the quarter was $1.606 billion compared to $1.509 billion last year. Underlying EPS of $0.81 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">beat the consensus </a>estimate of $0.74.
&#8220;Beer is a passion point for consumers. The strength of the beer category and the continued momentum of our megabrands delivered another quarter of profitable growth," said CEO Michel Doukeris.
Outlook: Anheuser-Busch InBev expects its FY24 EBITDA to grow in line with its medium-term outlook of 4%- 8%. FY25 capital expenditures are anticipated to be $3.5 billion—$4 billion.
Price Action: BUD shares traded higher by 1.8% at $66.70 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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Why Budweiser Parent Anheuser-Busch InBev's Stock Is Rising Today?

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday after two days of advance on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
This followed the Federal Reserve&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45266366/powell-flags-sharp-tariff-shock-elevated-uncertainty-fed-sticks-to-wait-and-see-mode">decision to hold the interest rate</a> steady at 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday. 
"The tariff increases announced so far have been significantly larger than anticipated," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
He noted that if the tariffs are sustained, they could lead to higher inflation, weaker growth, and a rise in unemployment, directly undermining the Fed&#8217;s dual mandate.
"We don&#8217;t think we need to be in a hurry. We are going to be watching the data. It may move quickly or slowly. But we&#8217;re well-positioned to wait," he said.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.31% and the two-year bond was at 3.82%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 79.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.72%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.94%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.31%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 1.14% to $567.54, while the QQQ advanced 1.51% to $490.61, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Leading the gains among sectors in the S&amp;P 500 on Wednesday were health care, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks, as most sectors closed positively.
Bucking this trend were communication services and materials stocks, which finished the session lower.
In company news, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) reported first-quarter revenue that fell short of expectations, while Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) announced positive fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday.
On the economic front, U.S. mortgage application volumes saw an 11% increase from the prior week for the week ending May 2nd.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.27%</td>
<td>17,738.16</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.43%</td>
<td>5,631.28</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.70%</td>
<td>41,113.97</td>
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<td>0.33%</td>
<td>1,989.66</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Sharing a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/05/45278334/sp-500-chart-indicates-adding-long-positions-as-expert-says-market-has-found-its-balance?utm_campaign=Watchlist&amp;utm_source=Benzinga&amp;utm_medium=Email"> 10-year S&amp;P 500 chart</a> on X, Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, offered a simple yet thought-provoking approach to navigating uncertainty.
He suggested considering whether to take a long or short position based on the index&#8217;s historical performance. Analyzing the technical patterns, Timmer concluded that establishing or increasing &#8220;long&#8221; positions appeared to be the more favorable strategy.
Timmer stated that the S&amp;P 500 appears to have gravitated back to this long-term uptrend line. This convergence, according to Timmer, suggests that the &#8220;market has found its balance.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">At times of uncertainty, I find it useful to pull up a simple chart of the S&amp;P 500 and ask myself: do I want to be long or short this chart? Different people will come up with different answers, but for me the chart below suggests "long." We have a rising uptrend line and a… <a href="https://t.co/DsLOxYz6sn">pic.twitter.com/DsLOxYz6sn</a>
&mdash; Jurrien Timmer (@TimmerFidelity) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimmerFidelity/status/1920148872690532867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, stated in his weekly note that &#8220;Further near-term upside in the S&amp;P 500 Index is likely limited, and we expect to see more downside volatility before the tariff uncertainties are resolved.&#8221;
According to Wren, central bankers keep telling us they are "data dependent." That means Chair Powell and the other voting Federal Open Market Committee members need to see the data that tells the Federal Reserve the labor environment is weak and/or inflation readings are coming down consistently.
&#8220;In the meantime, we are looking into 2026 and seeing an economic and earnings recovery. For now, while volatility remains the likely headline, we prefer to focus on quality, like large- and mid-cap U.S. equities, and favor the Energy, Communication Services, Information Technology, and Financials sectors,&#8221; he added.
Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>Initial jobless claims for the week ended May 3 and U.S. productivity data for the first quarter will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>March&#8217;s wholesale inventories data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>) fell 0.17% in premarket on Thursday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 69 cents per share on revenue of $9.38 billion.</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) was up 1.35% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 50 cents per share on revenue of $11.62 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) jumped 4.53% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 69 cents per share on revenue of $9.38 billion.</li>
<li>Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) rose 2.55% after reporting a 7.9% increase in operating profit for the first quarter, also topping market estimates.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) dropped 9.31% after posting a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday. The company also said it expects full-year 2025 steel unit cost reductions of approximately $50 per net ton compared to the prior year.</li>
<li>Digital Ally Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGLY#NASDAQ">DGLY</a>) jumped 64.49% after it received a positive determination from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel regarding its continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.</li>
<li>Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMDB#NYSE">CMDB</a>) zoomed 40.27%, announced today that it has completed the spin-off of its dry bulk business into a standalone public company, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was 0.82% higher after China Airlines announced an order including Boeing 777X passenger and freighter models.</li>
<li>Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASST#NASDAQ">ASST</a>) skyrocketed 54.57% after it entered into a definitive merger agreement with Strive Asset Management, a subsidiary of Strive Enterprises, Inc.</li>
<li>Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) declined 2.36% after missing analysts&#8217; expectations during the first quarter.</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) jumped 4.21% after the company reported better-than-expected results during the first quarter.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.10% to hover around $58.71 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.77% to hover around $3,338.64 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.45% at the 100.0640 level.
Asian markets ended higher on Wednesday except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex. On the other hand, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index rose. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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Earnings Scheduled For May 8, 2025

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 69 cents per share on revenue of $9.38 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. US Foods shares slipped 0.1% to $69.10 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 50 cents per share on revenue of $11.62 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. ConocoPhillips shares gained 0.6% to $88.21 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) posted a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday. The company also said it expects full-year 2025 steel unit cost reductions of approximately $50 per net ton compared to the prior year. The company anticipates full-year capital expenditures of approximately $625 million, down from prior guidance of $700 million. Cleveland-Cliffs shares dipped 9.4% to $7.69 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) reported a 7.9% increase in operating profit for the first quarter, also topping market estimates. Anheuser-Busch InBev shares slipped 0.1% to $65.44 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.11 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion after the closing bell. Coinbase shares gained 0.5% to $197.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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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 Rate (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.

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AB InBev Expects FY25 EBITDA Growth Of 4-8% Amid Stable Macro Outlook, Targets $3.5B–4BIn Net Capital Expenditure

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.74 by 9.46 percent. This is a 8 percent increase over earnings of $0.75 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.63 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $13.78 billion by 1.09 percent. This is a 6.32 percent decrease over sales of $14.55 billion the same period last year.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev Q1 Adj. EPS $0.81 Beats $0.74 Estimate, Sales $13.63B Miss $13.78B Estimate

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-05-08. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Anheuser-Busch InBev will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76.
Anticipation surrounds Anheuser-Busch InBev's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.09, leading to a 1.35% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Anheuser-Busch InBev's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>0.87</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.88</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>0.75</td>
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<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<h3>Tracking Anheuser-Busch InBev's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev were trading at $65.1008 as of May 06. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 2.99%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BUD/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Anheuser-Busch InBev visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of consumer staple companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

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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How Is The Market Feeling About Anheuser-Busch InBev?

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>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<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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Anheuser-Busch Announces A New $4.2M Investment In Its Williamsburg Brewery

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