Ambev SA ADR
NYSE: ABEV · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS
Updated 2026-06-05
Ambev SA ADR (ABEV) Financial statements
SEC filings — annual and quarterly data.
Cash flow — annual
| Item | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | $5.97B | $7.92B | $7.03B | $8.70B | $10.06B | $12.61B | $14.13B | $19.65B | $15.90B | $23.58B | $12.34B | $17.87B | $17.91B | $18.38B | $18.86B | $22.90B | $20.64B | $24.71B | $26.10B | $24.45B |
| Capital expenditures | $1.42B | $1.63B | $1.96B | $1.44B | $2.29B | $3.20B | $3.01B | $3.80B | $4.49B | $5.26B | $4.13B | $3.20B | $3.57B | $5.07B | $4.69B | $7.68B | $6.53B | $6.00B | $4.75B | $4.59B |
| Depreciation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stock-based comp | — | — | $57.80M | $134.72M | $120.30M | $122.30M | $144.60M | $182.20M | $161.00M | $197.10M | $170.30M | $209.30M | $161.00M | $205.70M | $208.70M | $387.60M | $313.90M | $333.36M | $400.90M | $454.20M |
| Free cash flow | $4.55B | $6.29B | $5.08B | $7.26B | $7.78B | $9.41B | $11.11B | $15.85B | $11.40B | $18.32B | $8.21B | $14.67B | $14.34B | $13.31B | $14.16B | $15.22B | $14.11B | $18.71B | $21.35B | $19.86B |
| Investing cash flow | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Financing cash flow | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dividends paid | $1.79B | $1.95B | $2.80B | $3.56B | $5.03B | $5.48B | $5.45B | $11.62B | $12.06B | $11.49B | $10.33B | $8.82B | $8.81B | $7.87B | $6.85B | $11.12B | $12.24B | $11.92B | $4.06B | $20.46B |
| Share repurchases | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt repayment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net change in cash | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambev SA ADR's revenue?
Ambev SA ADR's trailing twelve-month revenue is $88.21B, and consensus projects about $109.99B by 2030. Revenue is the top line the whole model builds on, and at this scale the question shifts from how fast it grows to whether margins hold as it compounds.
How profitable is ABEV?
In its most recent fiscal year, ABEV ran a gross margin of 51.42%, an operating margin of 25.30%, and a net margin of 17.57%. Margins this high mean most of each extra dollar of revenue drops through to profit, which is the signature of real pricing power.
How much free cash flow does ABEV generate?
ABEV produced $19.86B in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Free cash flow is what is left after running and reinvesting in the business, and it is the cash that actually funds buybacks, dividends, and a stronger balance sheet.
Is ABEV's balance sheet healthy?
ABEV holds $18.64B in cash and equivalents against $256.90M in long-term debt, on $87.91B of shareholder equity. Cash on hand exceeds long-term debt, so the balance sheet adds little financial risk to the thesis.