Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer and parent company of Bud Light, reported its earnings, revealing a mixture of financial outcomes. The company surpassed fourth-quarter sales estimates and announced a 9% increase in its annual dividend, signaling a positive turn for investors after years of challenges. However, this financial uplift comes amidst challenges, including a potential strike and a slump in profits attributed to a boycott of Bud Light. Despite the sales beat, the company did not initiate a new share buyback program, and its annual sales experienced a decline, although revenue saw an uptick due to price hikes.