Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD) reported $15.05 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 3.4%. EPS of $0.98 for the same period compares to $0.86 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -3.84% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.65 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.90, the EPS surprise was +8.89%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Anheuser-Busch Inbev performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Volume in Hectoliters - Middle America: 37,107 KhL versus the four-analyst average estimate of 38,559.78 KhL. Volume in Hectoliters - South America: 39,502 KhL versus the four-analyst average estimate of 40,328.32 KhL. Volume in Hectoliters - EMEA: 24,039 KhL compared to the 23,985.25 KhL average estimate based on four analysts. AB InBev Worldwide - Total Volume: 148,039 KhL compared to the 151,636.8 KhL average estimate based on four analysts. Volume in Hectoliters - Asia Pacific: 24,514 KhL versus 25,853.54 KhL estimated by four analysts on average. Volume in Hectoliters - North America: 22,764 KhL versus 22,782.81 KhL estimated by four analysts on average. Volume in Hectoliters - Global Export and Holding Companies: 112 KhL compared to the 136.07 KhL average estimate based on three analysts. Revenue- South America: $2.93 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $3.04 billion. Revenue- Middle Americas: $4.10 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $4.46 billion. Revenue- North America: $3.87 billion versus $3.89 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Revenue- Asia Pacific: $1.69 billion compared to the $1.82 billion average estimate based on four analysts. Revenue- Global Export & Holding Companies: $102 million compared to the $127.34 million average estimate based on three analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Anheuser-Busch Inbev here>>>Shares of Anheuser-Busch Inbev have returned -10.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks