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Boston Beer Company, Inc. (The) (SAM)
$182.40-9.47 (-4.94%)
After Hours$182.80+0.40 (+0.22%)· Last close Jun 29
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $182.40 with a market capitalization of $1.7B. Wall Street consensus targets $230.39 (13 analysts), implying a +26.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 31% below its 52-week high of $264.46, remaining 13.9% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +26.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $433.93M↑ | $385.68M↓ | $537.49M↓ | $587.95M↑ | $453.87M |
| Gross Profit | $213.96M↑ | $167.68M↓ | $273.12M↓ | $292.52M↑ | $219.26M |
| Operating Income | $21.58M↑ | -$32.46M↓ | $63.47M↓ | $87.05M↑ | $33.78M |
| Net Income | -$145.26M↓ | -$22.53M↓ | $46.16M↓ | $60.43M↑ | $24.41M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. Its flagship beer is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The company offers various beers, hard ciders, spirits based ready to drink beverages, distilled spirit...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.71B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.88
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-8.97%
Volume
Today's trading volume
296,342
Recent News
The Boston Beer Company (SAM) Gained from Improved Industry Data
Longleaf Partners, managed by Southeastern Asset Management, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Small-Cap Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -2.72% in the quarter, outperforming the Russell 3000’s -3.96% return and lagging the Russell 2000 Index’s 0.89% and the Russell 2000 Value Index’s 4.96% gains. The market […]
Alcohol Stocks Are Down. Why One Analyst Says They Could Bounce Back.
TD Cowen analysts say reduced alcohol spending is a result of reduced overall spending, and the pressure might ease as young consumers age into adulthood.
Why Does Boston Beer Expect Lower Volume Growth in 2026?
SAM cuts its 2026 volume outlook after Q1 depletions and shipment fall, as key brands stay under pressure.
Jim Cramer on Boston Beer: “It’s Just Not Going to Make You Money”
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed as he said that the Iran peace negotiations could trigger an oil glut, cool inflation, and pull interest rates down. A caller inquired about Cramer’s thoughts on the company, and in response, he said: No, I don’t, no, I’m not, it’s not […]
Does Boston Beer (SAM) Litigation Interest Reversal Reveal a Deeper Shift in Its Risk Profile?
In April and May 2026, Boston Beer Company reported a jury verdict in its Ardagh supplier dispute and an amended final judgement that reduced pre-judgement interest to US$15.5 million, leading to a combined pre-tax total of US$191.0 million and a US$21.0 million decrease in previously recorded interest expense. This adjustment is set to lift reported GAAP earnings per share, while the company continues to contest the ruling and pursue appeals, highlighting how legal outcomes can materially...