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6. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD)

Average Price Target Upside Potential According to Analysts: 49.16%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) is a global company that produces, markets and distributes beer. The company has over 200 breweries around the globe and operations in about 50 countries. As the world’s largest brewing company, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) has a portfolio of over 500 global and local brands. Some of the company’s most well-known brands include Budweiser, Corona Extra, Michelob ULTRA, and Stella Artois.

A key focus area for the company is digital transformation through its B2B e-commerce platform, BEES, which captured $12.1 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in Q3 2024, a 14% increase year-over-year. BEES is now live in 28 markets and accounts for 72% of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (NYSE:BUD) revenue from B2B digital platforms. Additionally, the company’s digital direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms generated approximately 19 million e-commerce orders and delivered around $140 million in revenue in Q3 2024, up 11% compared to Q3 2023.

The company is strategically focused on strengthening its market position while also improving its digital capabilities. In Q3 2024, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) gained or maintained market share in 60% of its markets, with continued investment in its brands driving an increase in brand power. While volumes also increased in 50% of the markets, overall volume declined by 2.4% due to a soft consumer environment in China and Argentina. However, Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (NYSE:BUD) diversified geographic footprint allows it to deliver consistent results. In Q3 2023, the company reported a 2.1% increase in revenue year-over-year and a 5.6% increase in gross profit.