ABEV

Ambev

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Beverages - Brewers

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

Brazil

Next Earnings Date

74 Days

Business Summary

Ambev S.A. is a Brazilian brewing company that produces and distributes beer, soft drinks, and other non-alcoholic and non-carbonated products across the Americas. It is one of the largest brewers in the world and a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev.

VALUATION

P/E

17.4

Market Cap ($M USD)

$49,511

Forward P/E

14.8

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

2.9

PRICE TO BOOK

2.9

DIVIDEND

Yield

6.40%

Annual Payout

$0.31

Payout Ratio

-

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

2

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

31.80%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.21

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

5.50%

Return on Equity (ROE)

17.90%

Operating Margin

-

Debt-to-Equity

0

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The company has a market capitalization of $49,511M and trades at a Price / Earnings ratio of 17.4, with a forward P/E of 14.8. It maintains a strong financial position with a Debt / Equity ratio of 0 and a Return on Equity of 17.90%. Investors receive a TTM Yield of 6.40% from a dividend of $0.31 per share.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Based on the provided financial data, there is no information regarding the company's AI exposure or technology reliance.

The Bull Case

The company shows potential with an estimated 5.50% sales growth next year and a strong 17.90% Return on Equity. A complete lack of debt, indicated by a 0 Debt / Equity ratio, combined with a high 6.40% TTM Yield, presents a compelling case for investors.

The Bear Case

Caution is warranted due to the low institutional ownership of 7.00% and a neutral consensus rating of 2.82. The 3.60% short percentage of float suggests some market skepticism regarding future performance.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

3.60%

Analyst Consensus

2.82

Average Analyst Price Target

$2.96

Institutional Ownership %

7.00%