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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM

Consumer Defensive — Beverages Brewers

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Insider Decisions

Total sells
0.64
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership
28.37%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
1,770.00
Revenue
1,925.45
Net Income
(70.07)
Free Cash Flow
206.13
Net Debt
(255.86)
Current Ratio
1.05
Debt/Equity
0.01
P/E ratio
0.00
P/S ratio
0.93
P/B ratio
2.49
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(11.16%)
This Y EPS Growth
(9.37%)
Next Y EPS Growth
14.30%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
3.69%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 298.49 211.82 223.38 265.55
Receivables 68.71 68.10 81.35 104.96
Inventory 115.77 117.16 92.53 118.12
Other — — — —
503.51 417.29 417.58 515.81
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 87.25 87.28 94.98 125.03
ST’ Debt — 5.74 12.76 9.69
Other — — — —
223.29 231.63 252.53 493.56
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 433.93 568.34 — —
—
’25 453.87 587.95 537.49 385.68
1,964.99
’24 426.05 579.10 605.48 402.30
2,012.93
’23 410.00 603.30 601.60 393.72
2,008.63
’22 430.11 616.24 596.45 447.53
2,090.33
’21 545.08 602.81 561.64 348.09
2,057.62
’20 330.57 452.14 492.79 460.94
1,736.43
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (20.43) 138.01 — —
—
’25 1.94 126.48 101.80 39.94
270.16
’24 (4.88) 96.00 115.87 41.90
248.89
’23 (17.82) 118.96 131.26 32.75
265.15
’22 (41.01) 162.51 103.45 (25.01)
199.95
’21 19.81 11.18 19.98 5.33
56.30
’20 18.92 85.09 104.91 44.49
253.41
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (32.76) 127.55 — —
—
’25 (7.94) 112.25 89.24 22.09
215.64
’24 (20.60) 75.65 99.19 18.40
172.64
’23 (34.94) 101.46 118.81 17.44
202.77
’22 (64.71) 135.92 83.94 (43.71)
111.44
’21 (19.15) (32.96) (16.67) (21.68)
(90.46)
’20 (8.43) 52.42 64.67 5.25
113.90
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (13.88) 4.96 — —
—
’25 2.16 5.45 4.25 (2.12)
9.89
’24 1.04 4.39 2.86 (3.38)
5.06
’23 (0.73) 4.72 3.70 (1.49)
6.21
’22 (0.16) 4.31 2.21 (0.93)
5.44
’21 5.26 4.75 (4.76) (4.22)
1.17
’20 1.49 4.88 6.51 2.64
15.53

Target Price Range

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Low
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Recommendation Rating

3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 287.00 296.27 254.40 185.34 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 535.00 420.50 371.65 302.68 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,679 2,793 2,537 2,736 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.78 0.72 0.79 0.72 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,090.33 2,008.63 2,012.93 1,964.99 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 41.24% 42.44% 44.40% 48.48% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 91.44 109.59 87.60 153.46 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.37% 5.46% 4.35% 7.81% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 67.26 76.25 59.70 108.47 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 108.46 104.57 136.58 90.44 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 169.71 164.06 170.96 179.29 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.46 6.23 5.07 9.90 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.23 21.66 21.14 24.65 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (7.19) (5.09) (6.48) (4.97) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.05 16.56 14.66 19.68 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 86.75 88.04 77.81 77.22 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.32 12.24 11.77 10.96 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 59.20 54.66 60.72 20.03 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.90 2.07 1.75 1.09 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.72 3.86 3.86 2.53 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.84 1.94 1.67 1.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 34.56 19.26 19.49 9.12 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 199.95 265.15 248.89 270.16 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (88.51) (62.38) (76.25) (54.52) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 111.44 202.77 172.64 215.64 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 219.00 280.22 185.66 165.05 — — —
Working Cap'
— — — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 56.00 — 5.74 12.76 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (124.56) (298.49) (206.08) (210.62) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,068.55 1,077.93 916.19 846.28 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.79% 5.35% 4.45% 8.88% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.01% 8.02% 6.69% 14.25% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.56% 7.10% 5.99% 12.31% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Boston Beer Company (SAM), once a craft beer trailblazer riding the Truly seltzer wave to revenue peaks of $2.09 billion in 2022, now faces a stark post-pandemic reality: flatlining sales at $2.01 billion in 2024, with forecasts signaling further dips before a meager rebound. Gross margins have eroded 15% since 2016 to 44.4%, squeezed by input inflation, supply disruptions, and fierce competition from giants like Anheuser-Busch InBev, undermining the pricing power essential for consumer staples. The stock, down over 80% from 2021 highs, trades at compressed multiples yet reflects deep market skepticism on sustained growth amid shifting consumer trends toward non-alcoholic options and RTD cocktails.

Profitability tells a cautionary tale, with net income slumping to $60 million in 2024, ROE at a dismal 6%, and rising Capex pressuring free cash flow despite a fortress-like balance sheet boasting $212 million in net cash and ample working capital. Insider sells totaling $1.57 million over the past year, with zero buys, flash warnings of internal doubts in a firm pursuing buybacks amid stagnant volumes. Valuations remain premium—PE at 60.7x trailing—pricing in heroic EPS jumps that hinge on unproven margin recovery.

Skeptics see SAM as a fallen growth star and potential value trap, with revenue CAGR projected at just 1-3% through 2027 against alc consumption headwinds, Gen Z sobriety shifts, and lingering cost pressures. While non-alc pivots and cider revamps offer glimmers, history warns against hype; watch for volume cracks in upcoming quarters to separate rebound from mirage.

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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Latest News

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6 Sep

3 , 5:06 AM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) shares appear undervalued while its growth narrative encounters new challenges that could test future performance. Valuation questions combined with growth uncertainties point to moderate effects on SAM's market trajectory.

18 Aug

3 , 8:57 AM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) is named Bear of the Day with a negative outlook. Bearish label may weigh on near-term stock sentiment and trading.

8 Aug

3 , 11:23 PM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) stock fair value was cut after Q2 earnings miss triggered analyst caution. Q2 earnings miss and fair value cut point to moderate effects on SAM near-term stock performance.

30 Jul

3 , 1:33 PM
Boston Beer's Q2 earnings call drew analyst questions on sales trends, marketing efficiency, hard seltzer performance, cost pressures, and long-term growth outlook. Earnings call questions can shape near-term investor views on operations and outlook but rarely drive fundamental strategic change.

27 Jul

3 , 12:56 PM
Boston Beer Company missed earnings targets and faced analyst estimate cuts, raising doubts on whether SAM stock remains a worthwhile investment. Earnings misses combined with estimate reductions point to near-term pressure on financial results and stock valuation.

3 , 12:52 PM
Boston Beer Company encounters weak demand for its products, with margins and innovation showing divergent performance trends. Weak demand directly pressures core sales and market position for Boston Beer while mixed margin and innovation signals limit broader trajectory shifts.

3 , 5:07 AM
Margin gains offset ongoing volume declines at The Boston Beer Company, prompting assessment of SAM stock as a buy. Margin gains offsetting volume declines point to limited effects on financial performance and market trajectory.

25 Jul

3 , 3:08 PM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) reported weaker Q2 results. The piece questions if the stock remains below fair value. Weaker Q2 results may influence financial performance outlook and near-term investor sentiment.

24 Jul

3 , 1:29 PM
Boston Beer's SunCruiser shows gains while Twisted Tea faces headwinds in Q2, shaping the company's outlook. Q2 product performance shifts point to noticeable but limited effects on Boston Beer's financial results and positioning.

3 , 9:05 AM
Boston Beer Company faced multiple headwinds in Q2 that pressured its operations and results. Q2 headwinds create moderate pressure on Boston Beer's near-term financials and sentiment without fundamentally shifting its long-term path.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, revenue, margins, and operational updates for the period. Q2 earnings call delivers financial metrics and guidance that moderately shift investor views on performance.

3 transcript , 1:01 AM
Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) reported Q2 2026 earnings call highlights, emphasizing navigation of challenges via strategic initiatives. Earnings call details strategic responses to challenges that may moderately affect financial performance and market position.

23 Jul

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 9:05 PM
Boston Beer reported Q2 financial results and outlook during its earnings call, covering sales performance, margins, and strategic initiatives. Q2 earnings and outlook directly shape near-term investor views on revenue trends and profitability.

3 , 6:20 PM
Boston Beer (SAM) Q2 earnings and revenues missed estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue miss likely to weigh on SAM stock and near-term sentiment.

3 , 4:15 PM
Boston Beer Company reported second quarter financial results including revenue and earnings figures for the period. Quarterly financial results provide performance metrics that can influence near-term market views and operations.

8 Jul

4 , 10:49 AM
Innovation, pricing and brand investments are propelling Boston Beer's growth. Innovation, pricing and brand investments represent major strategic moves that can significantly alter trajectory and investor sentiment.

25 Jun

3 Zacks, 10:40 AM
Boston Beer expects lower volume growth in 2026. Lower volume growth forecast signals potential sales and earnings pressure for Boston Beer.

21 May

3 Insider Monkey, 7:20 PM
Boston Beer Company receives a lowered price target amid rising costs and macroeconomic pressures. Lowered price target reflects cost and macro headwinds that may pressure near-term performance and sentiment without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.

15 May

3 Simply Wall St., 8:09 AM
The Boston Beer Company tests high-strength LYTT ready-to-drink beverages and packaging innovations to drive growth potential. Testing high-strength RTDs and packaging strategies targets product innovation in a competitive market with moderately noticeable growth implications.

13 May

3 StockStory, 1:56 PM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) stock faces buy, sell, or hold debate following Q1 earnings report. Q1 earnings outcomes may noticeably affect short-term financial performance and investor sentiment.

11 May

4 GlobeNewswire, 9:15 AM
The Boston Beer Company launches all-new 15% Alc. LYTT® Electric Coolers™, high-voltage ready-to-drink cocktails designed to electrify the RTD market with bold flavors and premium spirits. New high-alcohol RTD launch in a high-growth category strengthens competitive positioning and revenue potential for Boston Beer.

8 May

3 Simply Wall St., 2:18 PM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) investor narrative shifts with new analyst price targets and emerging litigation risks. Litigation risks and new analyst targets introduce moderately noticeable influence on SAM's financial performance and market sentiment.

6 May

3 GlobeNewswire, 9:00 AM
Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea launches Americana-inspired Party Pack for summer, featuring new Twisted Lemonade flavor and return of fan-favorite Rocket Pop. New summer Party Pack with Twisted Lemonade and Rocket Pop boosts Twisted Tea's product lineup, likely driving moderate seasonal sales growth for SAM.

4 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 10:51 AM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) released Q3 2025 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, management discussion, and future outlook. Q3 2025 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and guidance that could significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 May

4 StockStory, 7:32 AM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) posted Q1 margin improvements and portfolio shifts to counter category headwinds. Margin progress and portfolio shifts represent major strategic adjustments with significant potential to alter financial trajectory and investor sentiment despite headwinds.

2 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 7:36 AM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) Q1 earnings call highlights financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights reveal significant financial performance and strategic shifts poised to notably influence SAM's trajectory and investor sentiment.

1 May

4 Zacks, 1:13 PM
Boston Beer Company Q1 earnings missed estimates, with depletions declining 4%. Q1 earnings miss combined with 4% depletions decline signals weakening demand and core sales issues, likely pressuring future financial performance and investor sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 12:12 PM
Boston Beer Company (SAM) released the Q1 2026 earnings call transcript, detailing quarterly financial results, management discussion, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and strategic outlook that significantly influence SAM's stock price and investor expectations.

3 www.just-drinks.com, 10:09 AM
Boston Beer Company narrows its full-year profit guidance due to higher-than-expected litigation costs. Narrowed profit guidance from litigation costs moderately impacts financial performance without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) released its Q1 2026 earnings call summary, detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Quarterly earnings summaries influence financial performance and investor sentiment but are balanced by annual trends.
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