UBS Maintains a Hold on Ambev S.A. (ABEV), Sets a Price Target of $2.50

Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) is one of the best affordable stocks under $5 to invest in. On July 11, UBS analyst Rodrigo Alcantara maintained a Hold rating on Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) and set a price target of $2.50.

Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) reported a 0.7% growth in consolidated volumes in Q1 2025, supported by positive performances in Brazil and Latin America South. These trends offset declines in Canada and Central America, where volumes were primarily affected by soft industries.

Normalized EBITDA rose by 12.7% with margin expanding by 180bps, primarily supported by costs and expenses management discipline.

Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) produces, distributes, and sells beverages. Its offerings include carbonated soft drinks, beer, and other non-alcoholic and non-carbonated products. The company’s operations are divided into the following geographical segments: Brazil, Central America and the Caribbean (CAC), and Canada.

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