VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

* WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON *

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock Comparison

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV vs LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

ABI · Euronext Brussels

Market cap (USD)$115.5B
SectorConsumer
CountryBE
Data as of2025-12-28
Moat score
75/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

LPLA · Nasdaq

Market cap (USD)$29.9B
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
79/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. leads (79 / 100 vs 75 / 100 for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV).
  • Segment focus: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 6 segments (28.6% in Middle Americas); LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Advisor Platform).
  • Primary market structure: Duopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Moderate.
  • Moat breadth: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has 5 moat types across 3 domains; LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has 6 across 4.

Primary market context

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

Middle Americas

Market

Beer and malt-based beverages (plus growing no-alcohol and Beyond Beer)

Geography

Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean (AB InBev reporting segment)

Customer

Retailers and on-premise outlets

Role

Brewer / brand owner + route-to-market operator

Revenue share

28.6%

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.

Advisor Platform

Market

Advisor-mediated wealth management platform (independent broker-dealer + RIA custody/clearing)

Geography

United States

Customer

Financial advisors and financial institutions

Role

Platform / broker-dealer / custodian

Revenue share

100%

Side-by-side metrics

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
LPL Financial Holdings Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABI - Euronext Brussels
LPLA - Nasdaq
Market cap (USD)
$115.5B
$29.9B
Sector
Consumer
Financials
HQ country
BE
US
Primary segment
Middle Americas
Advisor Platform
Market structure
Duopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
23%-25% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Moderate
Moat score
75 / 100
79 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Supply, Network
Supply, Demand, Legal, Network
Last update
2025-12-28
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Scale Economies Unit CostTwo Sided Network

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV strengths

Brand TrustDistribution ControlData Workflow Lockin

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. strengths

Suite BundlingOperational ExcellenceCompliance AdvantageSwitching Costs General

Segment mix

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV segments

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North America

Oligopoly

24.5%

Middle Americas

Duopoly

28.6%

South America

Oligopoly

20.8%

EMEA

Oligopoly

15.1%

Asia Pacific

Competitive

10.4%

Global Export & Holding Companies

Competitive

0.7%

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. segments

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Advisor Platform

Oligopoly

100%

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