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SAM Stock Chart & Stats
$189.41
$3.45(1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$189.41
$3.45(1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$158.68 - $264.46
Previous Close$184.46
Volume522.72K
Average Volume (3M)245.10K
Market Cap
$1.87B
Enterprise Value$1.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$265.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
4.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.79
Shares Outstanding8,223,681
10 Day Avg. Volume189,494
30 Day Avg. Volume245,100
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 Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda60.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$197.20Price Target Upside4.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)8.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating and free cash flow gives Boston Beer internal funding capacity even while reported earnings are under pressure. This supports investment in brands, production efficiency and innovation, while also providing resilience against operating volatility over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage preserves financial flexibility and reduces the burden of interest and refinancing obligations. Boston Beer can therefore continue funding operations, productivity initiatives and selective capital returns without relying heavily on additional borrowing if industry conditions remain difficult.
Margin And Production GainsGreater internal production, procurement savings and brewery efficiencies can make margin improvement more durable than pricing alone. If execution continues, these initiatives should improve cost control, increase capacity flexibility and partially offset volume pressure across the portfolio.
Bears Say
Persistent Volume ContractionSustained declines in depletions and shipments indicate weaker underlying demand rather than a single reporting-period fluctuation. Continued volume erosion can reduce distributor momentum, dilute fixed-cost absorption and make revenue growth dependent on pricing or mix rather than broader brand consumption.
Severe Profitability PressureThe sharp swing from prior profitability to TTM losses shows that gross profit is not currently converting efficiently into operating earnings. Unless expense and demand pressures improve, weak EBITDA leaves less earnings cushion and could limit the benefits of the company’s otherwise strong cash generation.
Litigation Cost UncertaintyLitigation-related costs are already material relative to operating performance and remain uncertain because the company continues appeals without an estimated final outcome. Further expenses could pressure GAAP earnings, absorb cash and complicate capital allocation while the matters remain unresolved.
Boston Beer News
SAM FAQ
What was Boston Beer’s price range in the past 12 months?
Boston Beer lowest stock price was $158.68 and its highest was $264.46 in the past 12 months.
What is Boston Beer’s market cap?
Boston Beer’s market cap is $1.87B.
When is Boston Beer’s upcoming earnings report date?
Boston Beer’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is today.
How were Boston Beer’s earnings last quarter?
Boston Beer 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Boston Beer’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Boston Beer pay dividends?
Boston Beer does not currently pay dividends.
What is Boston Beer’s EPS estimate?
Boston Beer’s EPS estimate is 4.21.
How many shares outstanding does Boston Beer have?
Boston Beer has 8,223,681 shares outstanding.
What happened to Boston Beer’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Boston Beer 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?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$197.20 (4.11% Upside)
$197.20 (4.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SAM Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 101.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 9.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 24.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 24.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-8.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.03%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Boston Beer
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
$197.20
▲(4.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.45% Insiders
23.93% Mutual Funds
0.42% Other Institutional Investors
35.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors