In its upcoming report, Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, reflecting an increase of 15.2% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $16.24 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.3%.
The current level reflects an upward revision of 0.7% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Anheuser-Busch Inbev metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts expect 'Revenue- Global Export & Holding Companies' to come in at $195.04 million. The estimate indicates a change of +5.4% from the prior-year quarter.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Middle Americas' will reach $4.97 billion. The estimate points to a change of +15% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- North America' stands at $3.78 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +0.5% from the prior-year quarter.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenue- Asia Pacific' of $1.46 billion. The estimate points to a change of -4.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue- EMEA' at $2.63 billion. The estimate points to a change of +4.3% from the year-ago quarter.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Volume in Hectoliters - Middle America' should come in at 38377 thousands of hectoliters. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 36915 thousands of hectoliters in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts predict that the 'Volume in Hectoliters - South America' will reach 38264 thousands of hectoliters. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 36922 thousands of hectoliters in the same quarter last year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Volume in Hectoliters - EMEA' will likely reach 24166 thousands of hectoliters. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 24149 thousands of hectoliters in the same quarter last year.
Analysts forecast 'AB InBev Worldwide - Total Volume' to reach 142191 thousands of hectoliters. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 142319 thousands of hectoliters.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Volume in Hectoliters - Global Export and Holding Companies' reaching 126 thousands of hectoliters. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 136 thousands of hectoliters in the same quarter last year.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Volume in Hectoliters - North America' will reach 21150 thousands of hectoliters. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 21896 thousands of hectoliters.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Volume in Hectoliters - Asia Pacific' should arrive at 20108 thousands of hectoliters. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 22301 thousands of hectoliters in the same quarter last year.
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