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Boston Beer ( (SAM) ) has provided an update.
On October 20, 2025, Boston Beer Company announced significant leadership changes, appointing Phil Hodges as Chief Operating Officer. Hodges, who has extensive experience in consumer packaged goods, will focus on enhancing operational execution and implementing margin enhancement initiatives. This move allows CEO Jim Koch to concentrate on strategic areas such as innovation and brand investment. Additionally, Phil Savastano was promoted to Chief Supply Chain Officer, reflecting the company’s commitment to improving operational efficiency and shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (SAM) stock is a Buy with a $252.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Boston Beer stock, see the SAM Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SAM Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SAM is a Outperform.
Boston Beer’s overall stock score reflects a solid financial foundation with strong cash flow and low leverage. However, the valuation appears stretched, and technical indicators suggest a neutral trend. The earnings call provided mixed signals, with notable achievements in margin expansion but challenges from macroeconomic pressures and brand performance.
To see Spark’s full report on SAM stock, click here.
More about Boston Beer
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) is one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States, known for its Samuel Adams beer. The company has expanded its product line to include hard cider, hard seltzer, and hard tea, with core brands like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. Boston Beer operates taprooms and hospitality locations in several states.
Average Trading Volume: 240,952
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $2.44B
Find detailed analytics on SAM stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

