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6. Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV)

On February 17, 2026, Barclays boosted Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV)’s price objective to $3 from $2.50. The analyst retained an Equal Weight rating, noting a focus on profitability-led earnings and cash flow growth in 2026.

On February 12, 2026, Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) announced fourth-quarter organic net revenue growth of 4.8%, driven by an 8.7% increase in net revenue per hectoliter, while total volume fell 3.6%. Full-year organic net revenue grew by 4.0%, with a 7.5% rise in net revenue per hectoliter, offsetting a 3.3% volume reduction across activities. The company achieved a 5.6% rise in full-year normalized EBITDA, increasing the margin by 50 basis points to 33.4%, completing the third consecutive year of expansion. The firm reported a fourth-quarter normalized profit of R$4.6 billion, down 8.0%, while full-year normalized profit grew 1.6% to R$15.1 billion. Operating cash flow for the year was R$24.5 billion, down 6.3%.

Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) produces, distributes, and sells beverages. It manufactures beer, carbonated soft drinks, and various non-alcoholic and non-carbonated products. It functions across the following geographic areas: Brazil, Central America and the Caribbean (CAC), and Canada.