/SAM
SAM Stock - The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
Consumer Defensive|Beverages - AlcoholicNYSE
$200.67+0.93%
+$1.84 (+0.93%) • Dec 19
63
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.35
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).81
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.78
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+15.6%upside
Target: $231.97
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ENTRY ZONE$198.66 – $202.68
TARGET (TP)$232.00
STOP LOSS$184.62
RISK/REWARD1:2.0
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.06
52W High$306.43
52W Low$185.34
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.01B | $2.01B | $2.09B | $2.06B | $1.74B |
| Gross Profit | $893.73M | $852.37M | $861.99M | $797.79M | $814.45M |
| Gross Margin | 44.4% | 42.4% | 41.2% | 38.8% | 46.9% |
| Operating Income | $75.97M | $100.00M | $90.79M | $8.00M | $244.21M |
| Net Income | $59.70M | $76.25M | $67.26M | $14.55M | $191.96M |
| Net Margin | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 11.1% |
| EPS | $5.07 | $6.23 | $5.46 | $1.19 | $15.83 |
Company Overview
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. The company's flagship beer is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. It offers various beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers under the Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Angel City, Coney Island, Concrete Beach brand names. The company markets and sells its products to a network of approximately 400 wholesalers in the United States, as well as international wholesalers, importers, or other agencies that in turn sell to retailers, such as grocery stores, club stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars, restaurants, stadiums, and other retail outlets. It also sells in products in Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, the Pacific Rim, Mexico, and Central and South America. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
2
11%
Hold / Neutral
11
61%
Sell / Underperform
5
28%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
2 Bullish16 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$314
Average Target
↑ 56.4% Upside
Now
$235
Low
$314
Average
$386
High
Based on 23 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6th 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | $235 |
| April 2nd 2025 | Berenberg | Initiation | Hold | $281.1 |
| March 20th 2025 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | $280← $265 |
| January 23rd 2025 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | $275← $370 |
| December 6th 2024 | Needham | Initiation | Hold | - |
| October 25th 2024 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $325← $355 |
| June 5th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal Weight | $290 |
| May 8th 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Hold | $273 |
| March 22nd 2024 | Piper Sandler | Initiation | Overweight | $350 |
| January 16th 2024 | Bernstein | Upgrade | Market Perform | $335← $280 |
| November 13th 2023 | Jefferies | Initiation | Hold | $375 |
| July 19th 2023 | TD Cowen | Reiterated | Market Perform | $300← $350 |
| May 30th 2023 | ROTH MKM | Upgrade | Buy | $386← $274 |
| February 17th 2023 | Citigroup | Initiation | Neutral | $370 |
| February 16th 2023 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Underperform | $255← $320 |
Earnings History & Surprises
SAMBeat Rate
39%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+619.5%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
7/11
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$4.25
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-577.3%
$-1.49vs$-0.22
Q2 24
+12135.3%
$1.04vs$0.01
Q3 24
-12.5%
$4.39vs$5.02
Q4 24
+7.9%
$5.35vs$4.96
Q1 25
-38.8%
$-1.68vs$-1.21
Q2 25
+176.9%
$2.16vs$0.78
Q3 25
+24.7%
$5.45vs$4.37
Q4 25
+12.4%
$4.25vs$3.78
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $-2.32 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $3.78 | $4.25 | +12.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $4.37 | $5.45 | +24.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $0.78 | $2.16 | +176.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | $-1.21 | $-1.68 | -38.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $4.96 | $5.35 | +7.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $5.02 | $4.39 | -12.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.01 | $1.04 | +12135.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | $-0.22 | $-1.49 | -577.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $4.08 | $3.70 | -9.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $3.43 | $4.72 | +37.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $-0.32 | $-0.73 | -128.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | $0.72 | $-0.93 | -229.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $3.16 | $3.82 | +20.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | $4.43 | $4.31 | -2.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $2.05 | $-0.16 | -107.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | $3.27 | $-0.09 | -102.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 | $4.04 | $2.97 | -26.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 | $6.69 | $4.75 | -29.0% | ✗ MISS |
Latest News
Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $220
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 08:53 PM•Also:
Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $220
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 21, 2025, 05:12 PM
Boston Beer Company's Emerald Hour Expands Into Cannabis Edibles With New Live Rosin And Solventless Cannabis Diamond Infused THC Gummies
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 01:16 PM
UBS Maintains Neutral on Boston Beer Co, Raises Price Target to $246
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 24, 2025, 03:00 PM•Also:
CORRECTION: Boston Beer Q3 EPS $4.25 Beats $3.48 Estimate, Sales $537.494M Miss $541.934M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 24, 2025, 01:09 PM
Boston Beer Co Raises FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $6.72-$9.54 to $7.80-$9.80 vs $9.02 Est
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 23, 2025, 09:41 PM
Boston Beer Co Q3 EPS $4.25 Beats $3.48 Estimate, Sales $537.500 Miss $541.934M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 23, 2025, 08:29 PM
Boston Beer Appoints Phil Hodges Chief Operating Officer
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 20, 2025, 08:18 PM
UBS Maintains Neutral on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $230
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 8, 2025, 04:29 PM
Citigroup Downgrades Boston Beer Co to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $235
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 11:52 AM•Also:
Jefferies Maintains Hold on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $225
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 30, 2025, 10:26 AM•Also:
Samuel Adams parent identifies consumer-taste shift to light beer from craft
➖ NeutralDowjones•Apr 25, 2025, 04:28 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about SAM
What is SAM's current stock price?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) is currently trading at $200.67 per share. The stock has moved +0.93% today.
What is the analyst price target for SAM?
The average analyst price target for SAM is $232.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is The Boston Beer Company, Inc. in?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is SAM's market cap?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.24 billion, making it a mid-cap company.
Does SAM pay dividends?
No, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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