--- title: "Anheuser Busch InBev (ENXTBR:ABI) Gains Analyst Backing As Investors Ask If Value Remains" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295927907.md" description: "Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) is gaining analyst backing due to upward revisions in earnings estimates and expectations for above-average EPS growth. Despite a strong year-to-date share price return of 28.01%, ABI trades below analyst targets, with fair value estimated at €89.45 versus the current close of €69.64. The company is transitioning into a premiumized, efficient, and deleveraged business model, viewed as a cash flow machine. However, risks include potential stalls in premiumization or competitive pressures." datetime: "2026-08-14T11:32:33.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/295927907.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295927907.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/295927907.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Anheuser Busch InBev (ENXTBR:ABI) Gains Analyst Backing As Investors Ask If Value Remains 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. If strong recent moves in Anheuser-Busch InBev have you thinking about what else might be gaining traction, it could be a good moment to broaden your research with 103 top founder-led companies 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. ## Next Steps With both enthusiasm and caution running through the Anheuser-Busch InBev story, now is a good time to weigh the signals for yourself. Take a closer look at the 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign ## Looking for more Anheuser-Busch InBev investment ideas? 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