What Happened?

Shares of beer powerhouse Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) jumped 9.1% in the morning session after the company reported decent fourth-quarter 2024 results, with EPS slightly exceeding analysts' expectations. However, revenue grew just 3.4% , falling short of estimates due to a modest decline in total volume, led by weakness in China and Argentina​. Looking ahead, the company expects EBITDA growth of 4-8% in 2025, which is in line with its medium-term outlook. Overall, the quarter showed mixed results: while profitability improved, weaker sales volumes and cautious guidance suggest there is still room for improvement​.

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What The Market Is Telling Us

Anheuser-Busch’s shares are not very volatile and have had no moves greater than 5% over the last year.

Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Anheuser-Busch’s shares at the IPO in November 2000 would now be looking at an investment worth $1,691.

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