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Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) Dividend

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV · Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Brewers · annual payer

$85.16

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As of Nov 5, 2026, Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) pays an annual dividend, or $1.35 a year, a 1.61% yield at its $85.16 share price. It pays once a year, usually in June. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

1.61%

Annual Dividend

$1.35

Payout Ratio

27%

5-Yr Growth

15.4%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Annual

Key facts about BUD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) has a forward dividend yield of 1.61%, based on an annual dividend of $1.35 per share and a share price of $85.16.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (63 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • BUD last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • BUD's most recent ex-dividend date was May 8, 2026, for a dividend of $1.17 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD pays out 27% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BUD's dividend has grown at an average rate of 15.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD's 1.61% yield is 22% above its five-year average yield of 1.32%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BUD is $98.86 per share, 16% above the $85.16 share price, so BUD screens as undervalued.
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) pays its dividend annual, once a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BUD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BUD

Is BUD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.61% ($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 (27%)
  • Strong 15.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 44% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.61%
Payout Ratio
27%
Annual Dividend
$1.35
5-Yr Avg Growth
15.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.75
Market Cap
$167.7B
P/E Ratio
17.3
5-Yr Total Return
44%
52-Week Range
$59.90 – $86.60
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

BUD dividend changes

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) pays a variable dividend: across the 24 payments on record since 2010, 13 were higher than the one before and 6 lower. The latest change was up 4.1% to $1.17 per share, going ex-dividend on May 8, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 8, 2026Higher$1.13 → $1.17+4.1%
May 7, 2025Higher$0.872 → $1.13+29.4%
May 3, 2024Higher$0.824 → $0.872+5.8%
May 3, 2023Higher$0.543 → $0.824+51.7%
May 3, 2022Lower$0.596 → $0.543−8.9%
May 4, 2021Higher$0.551 → $0.596+8.2%
Jun 9, 2020Lower$0.891 → $0.551−38.2%
Nov 19, 2019Lower$1.12 → $0.891−20.1%
May 7, 2019Higher$0.913 → $1.12+22.1%
Nov 27, 2018Lower$2.48 → $0.913−63.2%
May 1, 2018Higher$1.85 → $2.48+33.7%
Nov 14, 2017Higher$1.75 → $1.85+5.9%
Every BUD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BUD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BUD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →BUD dividend calculator100 shares pay $135.00 a year, $135.00 each yearCalculate →BUD total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BUD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.61% ($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.

Is BUD undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BUD's fair value is about $98.86 versus a $85.16 share price — so it looks undervalued (+16% vs. fair value).

Is BUD's dividend safe?

BUD has a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BUD's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BUD is about $98.86 per share, roughly 16% above the current $85.16 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BUD a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BUD screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.61% ($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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BUD cut its dividend?

BUD earns a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BUD pay a dividend?

Yes. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV pays a annual dividend of about $1.35 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.61%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of BUD pay?

At $1.35 per share a year, 100 shares of BUD pay $135.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $135.00 each year. Buying them costs about $8,516 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is BUD's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD's forward dividend yield is 1.61%, based on a $1.35 annual dividend and a $85.16 share price.

What is BUD's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD pays $1.35 per share per year, distributed on a annual basis.

What is BUD's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD's payout ratio is 27% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BUD grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next BUD ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, BUD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was May 8, 2026, for $1.17 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.35 / yr per share

Per payment (annual)$135.00
Annual$135.00
Monthly avg$11.25
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