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SAM Stock Chart & Stats
$180.15
$3.45(1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$180.15
$3.45(1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$158.68 - $264.46
Previous Close$184.46
Volume522.72K
Average Volume (3M)335.57K
Market Cap
$1.91B
Enterprise Value$1.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$265.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
4.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.79
Shares Outstanding8,223,681
10 Day Avg. Volume382,120
30 Day Avg. Volume335,567
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.21
Price to Book (P/B)2.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
P/FCF Ratio9.69
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$203.60Price Target Upside13.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)9.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And Low LeverageVery low debt and roughly $206M of TTM free cash flow give Boston Beer capacity to absorb demand volatility, fund breweries and innovation, and preserve strategic flexibility. The caveat is that cash flow currently exceeds reported earnings, so conversion merits monitoring.
Internal Production And Margin ImprovementMore internal production, procurement savings and favorable mix can reduce reliance on external manufacturing and improve unit economics. The 48.5%–50% gross-margin target, after Q2’s 50.4%, suggests these gains may persist if execution offsets freight and tariff pressure.
Growth From SunCruiser And Angry OrchardSunCruiser’s triple-digit depletion growth and Angry Orchard’s fifth consecutive growth quarter provide evidence of brand momentum beyond challenged categories. Their revenue- and margin-accretive mix, plus planned distribution gains, could diversify the portfolio over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Persistent Volume And Revenue WeaknessShipment and depletion declines indicate broad demand and distribution weakness rather than a single isolated issue. With 2026 volume guided down low- to mid-single digits and Truly and Twisted Tea under pressure, lower scale could constrain revenue growth and operating leverage.
Material Litigation ExposureLitigation has already imposed $198.1M of pretax costs year to date, while appeals leave timing and final amounts uncertain. Although a judgment amendment reduced interest, ongoing legal exposure can depress GAAP earnings, consume cash and distract management.
Freight, Tariff And Marketing Cost PressureFreight costs rose more than 35% year over year, tariffs are estimated at $20M–$30M, and advertising, promotional and selling costs increased 16.4%. Persistent input and customer-acquisition pressure could offset productivity savings and keep EBITDA margins compressed.
Boston Beer News
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 $1.91B.
When is Boston Beer Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Boston Beer Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Boston Beer Company’s earnings last quarter?
Boston Beer Company released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $3.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.826 by -$1.176.
Is Boston Beer Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Boston Beer Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 4.34.
How many shares outstanding does Boston Beer Company have?
Boston Beer Company has 8,223,681 shares outstanding.
What happened to Boston Beer Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Boston Beer Company reported an EPS of $3.65 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.826. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.232%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Boston Beer Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$203.60 (13.02% Upside)
$203.60 (13.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SAM Sentiment 57%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 101.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.03%
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: operational and margin improvements (gross margin expansion, higher internal production, procurement savings, strong SunCruiser and Angry Orchard performance, reduced obsolete inventory, and strong cash/repurchase activity) offset meaningful top-line weakness (depletions down 6%, shipments down 4.5%, revenue down 3.3%), elevated marketing and freight costs, and substantial litigation-related expenses. Management maintained non-GAAP EPS guidance and raised the low end of gross margin guidance while trimming lower-return advertising; however, near-term volume headwinds and litigation uncertainty remain material risks.View all SAM earnings summariesSAM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$203.60
▲(13.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.45% Insiders
23.93% Mutual Funds
17.96% Other Institutional Investors
21.74% Public Companies and
Individual Investors