Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) Shares Bought by Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc.

Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) by 1.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 73,832 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,378 shares during the quarter. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV makes up 1.6% of Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV were worth $3,697,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of BUD. Blue Trust Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 15.8% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 3,409 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $171,000 after purchasing an additional 464 shares during the period. PFG Investments LLC acquired a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $273,000. Perpetual Ltd grew its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 13.5% during the fourth quarter. Perpetual Ltd now owns 173,098 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $8,667,000 after buying an additional 20,531 shares during the period. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. increased its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 9.6% in the fourth quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 16,812 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $842,000 after acquiring an additional 1,476 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ballentine Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 22.3% during the 4th quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 6,911 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $346,000 after acquiring an additional 1,258 shares in the last quarter. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance

Shares of BUD opened at $48.88 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The company has a market cap of $87.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.09, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.09. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 12 month low of $45.94 and a 12 month high of $67.49. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $51.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $58.22.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BUD has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Barclays upgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. Evercore ISI raised Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th. Citigroup upgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. Finally, TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $65.00 to $55.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $64.00.

About Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces, distributes, exports, markets, and sells beer and beverages. It offers a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois; Beck's, Hoegaarden, Leffe, and Michelob Ultra; and Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, and Skol brands.