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    Anheuser Busch InBev (ENXTBR:ABI) Gains Analyst Backing As Investors Ask If Value Remains

    Simply Wall St·08/14/2026 11:31:07
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    Recent commentary points to rising analyst optimism around Anheuser-Busch InBev (ENXTBR:ABI), driven by upward revisions to earnings estimates and expectations for above average EPS growth. This has brought fresh attention to the stock.

    See our latest analysis for Anheuser-Busch InBev.

    The latest analyst optimism comes against a backdrop where Anheuser-Busch InBev’s share price has risen strongly year to date, with a 28.01% year-to-date share price return and a 35.27% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests that momentum has been building.

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    After a strong run and with Anheuser-Busch InBev trading below analyst targets yet at a premium to some intrinsic estimates, where does fair value really sit across that spread of views, and what does the current price actually reflect?

    Most Popular Narrative: 22.1% Undervalued

    The most followed narrative pegs Anheuser-Busch InBev's fair value at €89.45 per share, comfortably above the latest close at €69.64. This frames the current debate around upside potential.

    This is not a typical growth story.

    ABI is transitioning into:

    a premiumized portfolio

    a more efficient operating system

    a deleveraged balance sheet

    In other words:

    ABI is becoming a cash flow machine with improving quality.

    If execution continues, valuation expansion, margin expansion and dividends create a triple compounding effect.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what sits behind that cash flow story? The narrative leans heavily on steady revenue progress, improving profitability and a richer portfolio mix without relying on aggressive assumptions.

    According to Tokyo, the fair value hinges on a blend of measured growth, firmer margins and a valuation multiple that reflects a maturing global beer platform rather than a high growth stock. Taken together, that set of assumptions implies Anheuser-Busch InBev could be worth more than where it trades today, even after a strong year of share price gains.

    Result: Fair Value of €89.45 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, this Anheuser-Busch InBev narrative could be tested if premiumisation stalls, or if competition, regulation or consumer shifts pressure margins and cash generation.

    Find out about the key risks to this Anheuser-Busch InBev narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.