BUD Stock Falls -9.6% In 6-day Spree On Analyst Downgrade To Hold
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) – a producer and distributor of global beer and alcoholic beverages. – hit a 6-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -9.6%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $15 Bil over the last 6 days and currently stands at $145 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 14.2% compared to -0.7% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] SBG Securities Downgrade
- SBG Securities lowered its rating on BUD to “hold”
- Multiple sources confirmed the downgrade as a key driver of the stock’s decline
- Impact: Stock fell 3.29% on the day of the announcement, Triggered a 6-day losing streak
[2] Bearish Technical Indicators
- 10-day RSI moved out of overbought territory on March 2nd
- Momentum Indicator fell below the 0 level on March 2nd
- Impact: Increased selling pressure, Reversal from overbought conditions
Why This Matters?
Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact.
But here is the real interesting point.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for BUD stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | BUD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.7% | 0.8% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | -9.6% | -1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.4% | -0.0% |
| 3M (63D) | 20.0% | -0.9% |
| YTD 2026 | 14.2% | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 30.5% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -21.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.0% | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: BUD Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 14 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 99 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 53 |
| 4D | 3 | 7 |
| 5D | 2 | 16 |
| 6D | 3 | 16 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 7 |
| Total >=3 D | 14 | 99 |
Key Financials for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $59.8 Bil | $59.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $15.5 Bil | $15.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $5.9 Bil | $6.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $15.1 Bil | $15.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $4.2 Bil | $4.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $2.0 Bil |
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