Boston Beer Company (SAM)
NYSE:SAM
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SAM Stock Chart & Stats
$245.33
-$2.88(-1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$245.33
-$2.88(-1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$158.68 - $264.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume43.94K
Average Volume (3M)294.30K
Market Cap
$1.83B
Enterprise Value$1.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$164.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$34.74M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
4.96Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.30
Shares Outstanding8,345,442
10 Day Avg. Volume257,775
30 Day Avg. Volume294,302
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.21
Price to Book (P/B)2.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
P/FCF Ratio9.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda36.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$234.01Price Target Upside-4.61% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)9.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and modest absolute debt give Boston Beer structural financial flexibility to fund operations, capex, buybacks or litigation obligations without stressing liquidity. This reduces refinancing risk and supports resilience in the 2–6 month horizon.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent TTM operating cash flow and healthy free cash flow enable continued investment in productivity, marketing and shareholder returns even with GAAP earnings volatility. Durable cash generation underpins operational stability and funds strategic initiatives over several months.
Margin & Production ImprovementsHigher reported gross margins and a step-up in internal production reflect sustainable cost control from procurement savings and brewery efficiencies. Greater in-house production reduces reliance on third parties and helps insulate margins from commodity and packaging cost swings.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityA sharp swing to GAAP losses and a collapsed EBITDA margin signal meaningful earnings volatility and operational sensitivity to one-time charges and cost pressures. Persistently weak profitability constrains reinvestment and heightens reliance on cash cushions for near-term strategy.
Declining Volumes & ShareOngoing depletion and shipment declines alongside share erosion at key brands indicate structural demand and distribution challenges. Restoring long-term volume will require sustained marketing, pack/distribution work and may pressure margins until recovered.
Material Litigation ExposureA large pre-tax litigation charge and ongoing appeals/post‑judgment interest create cash and earnings uncertainty. Potential payments, interest accruals and legal costs are structural risks that can divert cash, increase expense volatility, and complicate capital allocation over the medium term.
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SAM FAQ
What was Boston Beer Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Boston Beer Company lowest stock price was $158.68 and its highest was $264.46 in the past 12 months.
What is Boston Beer Company’s market cap?
Boston Beer Company’s market cap is $1.83B.
When is Boston Beer Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Boston Beer Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Boston Beer Company’s earnings last quarter?
Boston Beer Company released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.965 by -$0.325.
Is Boston Beer Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Boston Beer Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Boston Beer Company pay dividends?
Boston Beer Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is Boston Beer Company’s EPS estimate?
Boston Beer Company’s EPS estimate is 4.96.
How many shares outstanding does Boston Beer Company have?
Boston Beer Company has 8,345,442 shares outstanding.
What happened to Boston Beer Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Boston Beer Company reported an EPS of $1.64 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.965. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.593%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Boston Beer Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SAM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Boston Beer Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$234.01 (-4.61% Downside)
$234.01 (-4.61% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 39.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Boston Beer Company
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, primarily focused on the United States market. Its most recognized offering is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The company's diverse product portfolio features a range of beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers, sold under popular brands like Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Angel City, Coney Island, and Concrete Beach. Domestically, Boston Beer distributes its products to approximately 400 wholesalers, while internationally, it leverages a network of wholesalers, importers, and agencies. These partners subsequently supply a wide variety of retail establishments, including grocery stores, club stores, convenience stores, liquor outlets, bars, restaurants, and stadiums. The company's global footprint also extends to Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, the Pacific Rim, Mexico, and both Central and South America. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1984, the company maintains its headquarters there.
SAM Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call highlighted clear operational and margin progress (49.3% gross margin, procurement savings, higher in-house production, reduced obsolete inventory, brand-level wins and continued share repurchases) which positions the company to partially offset external cost pressures. However, material headwinds remain: volume and shipment declines (-4% depletions, -6.9% shipments), a significant $216M pretax litigation charge, revenue decline (-4.4%), ongoing commodity and tariff inflation (Q1 aluminum tariff $4.3M; FY tariff estimate $20M–$30M) and continued brand share challenges (notably Truly and some softness in Samuel Adams and Hard Mountain Dew). Management is taking actions—advertising reallocation, innovation, and productivity initiatives—and has narrowed guidance to reflect these risks. Balancing the notable margin/operational gains and strong brand/innovation momentum against meaningful volume weakness and a large, uncertain litigation expense yields a mixed but managed outlook.View all SAM earnings summariesSAM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$234.01
▼(-4.61% Downside)
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Ownership Overview
4.38% Insiders
24.10% Mutual Funds
13.19% Other Institutional Investors
29.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors