Ambev S.A. (ABEV) Stock Soars 35% YTD on Premium Beer Boom and ESG Push
Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV), based in São Paulo, Brazil, is Latin America's largest brewer and one of the world's top beer producers. Operating across 18 countries, its brand portfolio includes Brahma, Skol, Antarctica, and premium labels like Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona.
As of mid-2025, Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV)'s stock surged 34.65% year-to-date, supported by earnings growth, improved operations, and a favorable Latin American macroeconomic backdrop. A key driver behind this momentum is the company's strategic premiumization. Premium beers now account for 22% of total volumes, up from 18% in 2024, contributing to a 10% increase in gross margins.
In line with shifting consumer preferences, the business is also expanding its low-calorie and non-alcoholic beer offerings. The corporation's sustainability initiatives, including its goal of using 100% renewable energy in Brazilian operations by 2026, further strengthen its appeal among ESG-focused investors.
A close-up on several cans of freshly brewed beer in a commercial brewery.
Operationally, Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) is exploring AI to enhance supply chain efficiency and manage raw material costs. With a 60% market share in Brazil's beer market and 25% in soft drinks, the company reported 0.7% volume growth in Q1 2025, driven by strong performance in Brazil and Argentina.
While we acknowledge the potential of ABEV as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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Citi's gold bears turn bullish on US growth, inflation concerns Citigroup Inc (C) have turned from bearish to bullish on its gold (GC=F) forecast, with analysts now predicting bullion will rally to a record high in the near term due to a worsening US economy and inflation-boosting tariffs. Bloomberg News reports: Read more here. Citigroup Inc (C) have turned from bearish to bullish on its gold (GC=F) forecast, with analysts now predicting bullion will rally to a record high in the near term due to a worsening US economy and inflation-boosting tariffs. Bloomberg News reports: Read more here. Goldman with a sobering view on the consumer Goldman Sachs out this morning with a subdued outlook on the US consumer following Friday's lackluster jobs report. Good read on the consumer from the WSJ today, mirrors what Procter & Gamble's (PG) CEO told me on earnings day. 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What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after markets rebounded following a sharp sell-off in the previous trading session as weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data fueled investor hopes for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The July Nonfarm Payrolls report revealed a gain of only 73,000 jobs, significantly below the 110,000 expected. Compounding the news, prior months' figures were revised downward by over 250,000 jobs. This data, indicating a cooling labor market, has led investors to dramatically increase bets on a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, with the probability jumping to over 80% according to the CME FedWatch Tool. The prospect of lower borrowing costs typically stimulates economic activity and boosts consumer spending on non-essential goods and services, which directly benefits companies in the consumer discretionary space. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Among others, the following stocks were impacted: Consumer Electronics company Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) jumped 3.1%. Is now the time to buy Sonos? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Education Services company Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ:LINC) jumped 3%. Is now the time to buy Lincoln Educational? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Footwear company Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE:WWW) jumped 5.6%. Is now the time to buy Wolverine Worldwide? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Home Furnishings company Lovesac (NASDAQ:LOVE) jumped 4.1%. Is now the time to buy Lovesac? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Leisure Facilities company Xponential Fitness (NYSE:XPOF) jumped 4.2%. Is now the time to buy Xponential Fitness? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Zooming In On Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) Wolverine Worldwide's shares are very volatile and have had 25 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 6 days ago when the stock dropped 3.4% on the news that the latest U.S. consumer confidence report revealed underlying weakness despite a headline increase, raising concerns about future spending. While the Conference Board's headline Consumer Confidence Index rose to 97.2 in July, the details painted a more cautious picture for investors. The Present Situation Index, a measure of consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, actually fell. More telling for the sector, the report showed a decline in buying intentions for major discretionary items such as homes, cars, and most appliances. This combination of factors signals potential weakness in future consumer spending, casting a shadow over companies that rely on non-essential purchases. Wolverine Worldwide is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year, and at $22.81 per share, it is trading close to its 52-week high of $24.25 from December 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Wolverine Worldwide's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $972.29. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link.