Anheuser-Busch InBev stock holds in the high $70s as Q2 2026 earnings reinforce growth
Published on 08/20/2026 at 07:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ISIN BE0974293251) stock, traded in the U.S. via American Depositary Receipts under ticker BUD, closed at $77.46 on August 18, 2026, with a daily gain of 0.34 percent and a reported market capitalization of $135.52 billion, according to a detailed market-data overview as shown in this quote snapshot href='https://masukngab.pages.dev/boerse/news/corporate-news/anheuser-busch-inbev-stock-trades-in-the-high-70s-as-q2-2026-earnings/69971711' title='Market-data overview on Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs'>market-data overview on Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs.
Q2 2026 earnings underpin valuation
The same quote-based corporate summary reports that for the second quarter of 2026 Anheuser-Busch InBev generated revenue of $16.66 billion, underlining the global scale of the brewer's operations as highlighted in this earnings-focused summary href='https://masukngab.pages.dev/boerse/news/corporate-news/anheuser-busch-inbev-stock-trades-in-the-high-70s-as-q2-2026-earnings/69971711' title='Earnings-focused summary on Anheuser-Busch InBev Q2 2026 figures'>earnings-focused summary on Anheuser-Busch InBev Q2 2026 figures.
The same Q2 2026 overview notes that earnings reached $3.75 billion for the quarter, indicating a substantial profit base alongside the multibillion-dollar revenue line as outlined in the same Q2 2026 report href='https://masukngab.pages.dev/boerse/news/corporate-news/anheuser-busch-inbev-stock-trades-in-the-high-70s-as-q2-2026-earnings/69971711' title='Report on Q2 2026 revenue and earnings for Anheuser-Busch InBev'>report on Q2 2026 revenue and earnings for Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Within that data set, the ADRs are framed as benefiting from a robust fundamental backdrop because revenue sits in the mid-teens billions while quarterly earnings approach $4 billion, suggesting that the brewer is converting a meaningful share of its sales into bottom-line profit in mid-2026.
Stock performance and investor context
The same quote overview shows that at the August 18, 2026 close BUD finished the session at $77.46, with a positive move of 0.34 percent on the day and a reported market capitalization of $135.52 billion, placing Anheuser-Busch InBev firmly in the global large-cap category based on the detailed quote overview href='https://masukngab.pages.dev/boerse/news/corporate-news/anheuser-busch-inbev-stock-trades-in-the-high-70s-as-q2-2026-earnings/69971711' title='Detailed quote overview for Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs'>detailed quote overview for Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs.
The same CBOE-linked data echoed in that summary notes a five-day percentage change of 0.31 percent and a year-to-date performance of 20.54 percent as of August 18, 2026, indicating that the stock has gained more than 20 percent since the start of 2026 even though short-term daily moves remain modest as detailed in the CBOE-linked performance snapshot href='https://masukngab.pages.dev/boerse/news/corporate-news/anheuser-busch-inbev-stock-trades-in-the-high-70s-as-q2-2026-earnings/69971711' title='CBOE-linked performance snapshot for Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs'>CBOE-linked performance snapshot for Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs.
For investors, the combination of a $77.46 ADR price, a market capitalization above $135 billion and a year-to-date gain of 20.54 percent as of August 18, 2026 positions Anheuser-Busch InBev stock as a mature consumer staple name whose 2026 share price gains are being backed by large, recently reported revenue and earnings figures.
Product spotlight: global beer portfolio
Anheuser-Busch InBev is known for a broad portfolio of beer and related beverages spanning flagship brands, regional leaders and local offerings that support its multibillion-dollar quarterly revenue base and help drive growth across both developed and emerging markets.
Anheuser-Busch InBev stock on the NYSE
As of the close of trading on August 18, 2026, Anheuser-Busch InBev ADRs under ticker BUD traded on the New York Stock Exchange at $77.46 in U.S. dollars, with a reported market capitalization of $135.52 billion based on that same quote overview, reflecting a 0.34 percent gain for that session and a year-to-date advance of 20.54 percent.
Fact box
Company: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
ISIN: BE0974293251
Ticker: BUD
Exchange: NYSE (ADR)
Price (as of August 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $77.46 USD
Market cap: $135.52 billion (as of August 18, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Beverages / Brewers
Index membership: Not specified
