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Boston Beer (SAM)
NYSE:SAM
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.63Last Year’s EPS
1.04Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2025
|% Change Since: 4.05%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive sentiment with strong financial performance in terms of gross margin expansion, EPS growth, and strategic brand management despite challenges in specific segments like Hard Seltzer. The company demonstrated a strategic focus on innovation and market expansion, particularly with Twisted Tea and Sun Cruiser, while addressing competitive pressures and operational costs.Company Guidance
During the Boston Beer Company Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, guidance for 2025 was provided, highlighting several key metrics. The company achieved a 31% increase in non-GAAP EPS and expanded its gross margin by 200 basis points in 2024, with a free cash flow of $173 million, or $14.70 per share. For 2025, the company plans to increase advertising investments by $30 million to $50 million, focusing on brand support to drive market share improvements. The company expects its depletions and shipments to range from a low single-digit decrease to a low single-digit increase, with price increases of 1% to 2%. Full-year gross margins are projected to be between 45% and 47%, with a targeted EPS range of $8 to $10.50. The company also plans capital expenditures between $90 million and $110 million, primarily for brewery infrastructure improvements.Gross Margin Expansion
The company achieved 200 basis points of gross margin expansion in 2024, reaching 44.4% excluding contractual prepayments and shortfall fees, indicating improved operational efficiency.
EPS Growth
Non-GAAP EPS grew by 31% year-over-year, supported by improved operational performance and share repurchasing activities.
Twisted Tea Market Share
Twisted Tea continues to grow its share in the FMBs and total beer market, remaining the leader in the hard tea category with an 84% market share.
Sun Cruiser Expansion
Sun Cruiser, a vodka iced tea, performed well in initial markets and is set for national expansion, with expectations to triple its points of distribution by mid-2025.
Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased $268 million in shares from January 2024 to February 2025, indicating strong cash flow management and shareholder return focus.
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SAM Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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SAM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 25, 2025 | $234.29 | $241.36 | +3.02% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $301.88 | $295.96 | -1.96% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $270.52 | $290.91 | +7.54% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $287.27 | $283.20 | -1.42% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Boston Beer (SAM) report earnings?
Boston Beer (SAM) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Boston Beer (SAM) earnings time?
Boston Beer (SAM) earnings time is at Apr 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is SAM EPS forecast?
SAM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.63.
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