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Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) appears to be recovering from the consumer backlash over Bud Light and controversial advertising decisions, as sales declines have slowed down. While the boycott had an impact on the company's overall sales and earnings, the global nature of the company and its diverse brand portfolio helped offset the damage. Despite Bud Light losing its top spot as the best-selling beer in America, the recent sales data shows a decline of 13.6% for a 4-week period ending July 15th. The stock has stabilized, and earnings were better than expected, with revenue increasing by 7.2% in the quarter. While volumes declined, the revenue growth was driven by pricing. The company maintained its EBITDA outlook, surprising analysts. Although volumes are expected to continue falling in North America in Q3, the impact of the boycott seems to be contained, and the worst is likely over.