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Anheuser-Busch InBev shares surged on Tuesday as the brewer of Budweiser, Corona and Michelob report…

New vehicle inventory availability and days supply (OEM production constraints directly impact unit sales)
Used vehicle pricing trends and wholesale auction values (Manheim Index movements affect margin and inventory valuation)
F&I product penetration rates and per-vehicle revenue (PVR targets of $1,800-2,200 per unit)
Same-store service revenue growth and customer pay vs. warranty mix (higher-margin customer pay preferred)
high - Automotive retail is highly cyclical with 0.85-1.0 correlation to consumer discretionary spending. New vehicle sales track closely with employment levels, wage growth, and consumer confidence. The -35.5% YoY net income decline reflects normalization from pandemic-era pricing power and inventory scarcity. Premium brand concentration (40%+ of mix) provides some insulation during mild downturns but amplifies volatility in severe recessions as luxury purchases defer.
High sensitivity through multiple channels: (1) Consumer financing costs directly impact affordability and monthly payment budgets (each 100bps rate increase reduces buying power ~8-10%), (2) Floorplan financing costs on $2-3B inventory (estimated $120-150M annual interest expense at current rates), (3) Valuation multiple compression as rates rise (dealership stocks historically trade 6-8x EBITDA, expanding in low-rate environments). The 1.33x debt/equity ratio indicates moderate leverage, with floorplan debt representing majority of liabilities.
Electric vehicle transition disrupting service revenue model (EVs require 40% less maintenance, threatening $3-4B annual parts/service revenue as fleet electrifies over 10-15 years)
Direct-to-consumer sales models from Tesla and emerging EV manufacturers bypassing franchise dealer network, with legacy OEMs exploring agency models in Europe
Regulatory changes to franchise laws potentially weakening dealer protections in certain states
value - The stock trades at 0.2x P/S and 9.2x EV/EBITDA, below historical averages of 0.3-0.4x and 6-7x respectively, attracting value investors seeking cyclical recovery. The 10.2% FCF yield is compelling for cash flow-focused investors. However, -30.9% one-year return and -35.5% earnings decline have created negative momentum. Dividend investors may be attracted if payout is maintained (typical 1-2% yield for sector), though not specified in fundamentals.
Trend
-0.1% vs SMA 50 · -17.1% vs SMA 200
Momentum
Volume distribution is neutral or leaning toward distribution. No compelling squeeze setup based on current money flow data.
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2025 | $22.6B $22.6B–$22.7B | — | $41.35 | — | ±0% | High6 |
FY2026(current) | $23.0B $22.6B–$23.5B | ▲ +1.7% | $41.69 | ▲ +0.8% | ±2% | High7 |
FY2027 | $23.7B $23.0B–$24.4B | ▲ +3.0% | $46.64 | ▲ +11.9% | ±3% | High8 |
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
Anheuser-Busch InBev shares surged on Tuesday as the brewer of Budweiser, Corona and Michelob report…

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| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPI◀ | $330.00 | -6.69% | $3.9B | 12.1 | +1322.8% | 143.4% | 1500 |
| $272.05 | +1.41% | $2.9T | 32.2 | +1237.8% | 1083.4% | 1515 | |
| $392.51 | +0.45% | $1.5T | 327.5 | -293.1% | 400.1% | 1490 | |
| $312.42 | -3.54% | $311.2B | 21.9 | +324.0% | 859.6% | 1485 | |
| $284.10 | -0.89% | $201.9B | 23.7 | +372.3% | 3185.0% | 1488 | |
| $154.64 | -1.40% | $171.7B | 31.7 | +711.9% | 910.0% | 1510 | |
| $165.58 | -2.39% | $128.3B | 21.3 | +1338.7% | 2007.7% | 1489 | |
| Sector avg | — | -1.86% | — | 67.2 | +716.4% | 1227.0% | 1497 |