Anheuser-Busch InBev EPS Forecast to Grow 12.5% with Cash Flow Up 3.6%
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s EPS is forecast to grow 12.5% this year, far above the industry’s −2.4% average, following 5% historical growth. Year-over-year cash flow rose 3.6% versus the 2.8% industry average, and consensus earnings estimates climbed 1.4% last month, earning a Zacks Growth Score of B and a Zacks Rank #2.
1. Earnings Growth
Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a historical EPS growth rate of 5% and is now projected to see earnings per share rise 12.5% this year, significantly outpacing the industry average of −2.4%. Such double-digit growth positions the company favorably among growth-oriented investors seeking strong profit momentum.
2. Cash Flow Growth
The company’s year-over-year operating cash flow increased 3.6%, above the 2.8% industry benchmark, reflecting solid cash generation that supports reinvestment and debt reduction. Over the past three to five years, annualized cash flow growth averaged 8.6%, more than double the 3% industry rate.
3. Estimate Revisions and Ratings
Analysts have raised current-year earnings estimates by 1.4% over the past month, signaling enhanced near-term prospects. These revisions contributed to a Zacks Growth Score of B and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating potential outperformance relative to the broader market.