Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)

Currency in USD
174.86
-3.42(-1.92%)
Closed·
178.07+3.21(+1.84%)
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Earnings results expected in 13 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
173.62177.95
52 wk Range
158.68264.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
178.28
Open
177
Day's Range
173.62-177.95
52 wk Range
158.68-264.46
Volume
211.62K
Average Volume (3m)
298.15K
1-Year Change
-11.5394%
Book Value / Share
66.81
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
228.01
Upside
+30.39%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Boston Beer Company Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 228.01
(+30.39% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold234.00+33.82%242.00MaintainJul 08, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Sell169.00-3.35%192.00MaintainJul 08, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold220.00+25.81%235.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold210.00+20.10%218.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
Citi
Hold240.00+37.25%250.00MaintainMay 04, 2026

Boston Beer Company Inc SWOT Analysis


Portfolio Dynamics
Explore Boston Beer's evolving product mix, from the challenges facing Truly to the promising launch of Sun Cruiser, shaping the company's market position
Financial Resilience
Delve into Boston Beer's financial outlook, with EPS estimates ranging from $10.00 to $11.35 for 2025 and targeted gross margin improvements to the high-40% range
Competitive Landscape
Learn how Boston Beer navigates intense competition in the alcoholic beverage market, balancing innovation with established brand strength
Strategic Initiatives
Discover Boston Beer's focus on advertising investment, margin optimization, and new product development to drive growth and shareholder value
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Boston Beer Company Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Boston Beer reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.64, missing analyst estimates of $1.94 by 15.46%; revenue fell 4.4% YoY to $433.9M on lower shipments.
  • Stock rose 0.64% in after-hours trading to $238 despite earnings miss, with shares up 21.48% YTD; P/E ratio stands at 24.36.
  • Gross margin improved 100 basis points to 49.3%, driven by procurement savings and increased internal production efficiencies.
  • Company forecasts Q2 2026 EPS of $5.05 with revenue of $576.72M; CEO Koch emphasized focus on innovation amid market headwinds.
  • Key risks include supply chain disruptions, hard seltzer market saturation, and rising commodity costs from aluminum tariffs pressuring margins.
Last Updated: 2026-04-30, 06:44 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.64 / 1.94
Revenue / Forecast
433.9M / 436.54M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SAM Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−29.0x24.7x11.5x
PEG Ratio
0.15−0.290.03
Price/Book
2.6x4.2x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x2.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
25.1%52.9%26.0%
Fair Value Upside
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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. Its flagship beer is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The company offers various beers, hard ciders, spirits based ready to drink beverages, distilled spirits, flavored malt beverages, and hard seltzers under the Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, and Sun Cruiser brand names. It markets and sells its products to a network wholesaler in the United States, as well as wholesalers, importers, or other agencies that in turn sell to retailers, such as grocery stores, club stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars, restaurants, stadiums, and other traditional and e-commerce retail outlets. It sells its products in Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Industry
Beverages
Employees
2736

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
3.84M37.66%684.43M
Other Institutional Investors
4.10M40.22%731.06M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.26M22.12%402.10M
Total
10.2M100.00%1.82B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.56%770,250137,320
AQR Capital Management, LLC6.36%648,318115,582

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FAQ

What Is the Boston Beer (SAM) Stock Price Today?

The Boston Beer stock price today is 174.86 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Boston Beer Trade On?

Boston Beer is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Boston Beer?

The stock symbol for Boston Beer is "SAM."

What Is the Boston Beer Market Cap?

As of today, Boston Beer market cap is 1.78B USD.

What Is Boston Beer's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Boston Beer EPS (TTM) is -5.73.

When Is the Next Boston Beer Earnings Date?

Boston Beer will release its next earnings report on Jul 23, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SAM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Boston Beer Stock Split?

Boston Beer has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Boston Beer Have?

Boston Beer has 2736 employees.

What is the current trading status of Boston Beer (SAM)?

As of Jul 10, 2026, Boston Beer (SAM) is trading at a price of 174.86 USD, with a previous close of 178.28 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 173.62 USD to 177.95 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 158.68 USD to 264.46 USD.

What Is Boston Beer (SAM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Boston Beer is 228.01 USD, with a high estimate of 315 USD and a low estimate of 169 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +30.39% Upside potential.

What Is the SAM After Hours Price?

SAM's last after hours stock price is 178.07 USD, the stock has decreased by 3.21, or 1.84%.
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