Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) Exceeds Fourth-quarter Profit and Revenue Projections

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) is among the 12 Best Alcohol Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On February 12, 2026, Reuters reported that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) exceeded fourth-quarter profit and revenue projections while posting smaller-than-expected volume reductions. The brewer confirmed its 2026 profit growth target of 4% to 8%, outpacing Heineken and Carlsberg's forecasts of 2% to 6%. The firm spent $7.4 billion on sales and marketing, gained or maintained market share in two-thirds of its markets, and anticipates events such as the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and soccer World Cup to boost 2026 performance.  CEO Michel Doukeris commented that the firm exited 2025 with stronger momentum. Shares jumped by 2% in early trading.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) posted annual profit growth of 4.9%, falling short of its projection range and dropping from more than 8% in 2024. The company faced weak global demand, driven by limited consumer budgets and severe weather. It had to deal with poor performance in China, foreign exchange swings that increased expenses, and aluminum tariffs imposed by the United States. China's quarterly earnings decreased 38.7% due to declining sales and spending to revive the business.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) is a holding company involved in the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It operates in the following geographic regions: North America, the Middle Americas, South America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, Global Export and Holding Companies, and Worldwide.

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