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BUDFF

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

BUDFF

Consumer Defensive · Stock · annual payer

Forward Yield

1.73%

Annual Dividend

$1.35

Payout Ratio

36%

5-Yr Growth

14.9%

Ex-Date

May 7, 2026

Frequency

Annual

BUDFF Dividend Safety Score

56/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 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 BUDFF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUDFF) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.73% ($1.35/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (36%)
  • Strong 14.9% 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
14.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 7, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
annual
Beta
0.79
Market Cap
$155.0B
P/E Ratio
22.2
5-Yr Total Return
10%
52-Week Range
$57.42 – $83.83
Dividend Safety
C · 56/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)
BUDFF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 7, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.35 / yr per share

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