Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
BUDConsumer Defensive · Stock · annual payer
$77.92
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
1.73%
Annual Dividend
$1.35
Payout Ratio
36%
5-Yr Growth
15.4%
Ex-Date
May 8, 2026
Frequency
Annual
BUD Dividend Safety Score
60/ 100
Grade C
Borderline
Dividend-growth streak4 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2022
Earnings payout coverage36% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.75
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.3× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is BUD a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.73% ($1.35/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (36%)
- Strong 15.4% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2022
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.73%
- Payout Ratio
- 36%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.35
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 15.4%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 8, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 3
- Frequency
- annual
- Beta
- 0.79
- Market Cap
- $150.8B
- P/E Ratio
- 21.6
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 9%
- 52-Week Range
- $56.97 – $84.46
- Dividend Safety
- C · 60/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | — | $1.1740 | regular |
| May 7, 2025 | — | $1.1280 | regular |
| May 3, 2024 | — | $0.8720 | regular |
| May 3, 2023 | — | $0.8240 | regular |
| May 3, 2022 | — | $0.5430 | regular |
| May 4, 2021 | — | $0.5960 | regular |
| Jun 9, 2020 | — | $0.5510 | regular |
| Nov 19, 2019 | — | $0.8910 | regular |
| May 7, 2019 | — | $1.1150 | regular |
| Nov 27, 2018 | — | $0.9130 | regular |
| May 1, 2018 | — | $2.4780 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2017 | — | $1.8530 | regular |
| May 1, 2017 | — | $2.1200 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2016 | — | $1.7490 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $1.35 / yr per share
Per payment (annual)$135.00
Annual$135.00
Monthly avg$11.25
