Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) Stock Price & Analysis
Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) rose 3.23% to USD 180.15 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
SAM last closed at USD 174.51; the session ranged USD 168.41–181.79 on volume of 603,088 shares. Market capitalization is $1.88B, with a 52-week range of USD 158.68–264.46 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC)
| Price | USD 180.15 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.23% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 174.51 |
| Open | USD 171.89 |
| Day Range | USD 168.41 – 181.79 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 158.68 – 264.46 |
| Volume | 603,088 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.88B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SAM)
Nexqual's technical model rates SAM "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.35 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 177.11) |
| MACD | -1.38 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SAM)
Wall Street analysts rate SAM "Hold" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 211.08 (range USD 160–315), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 211.08 |
| High Target | USD 315 |
| Low Target | USD 160 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 11 / 2 |
Earnings (SAM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-23 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 4.36 |
| Revenue Estimate | $536.27M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.65 vs est 4.83 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.64 vs est 1.97 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -2.12 vs est -2.51 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.25 vs est 3.34 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SAM)
| Total Revenue | $1.93B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -3.30% |
| Gross Margin | +48.88% |
| Operating Margin | +9.08% |
| Profit Margin | -3.64% |
| ROE | -8.61% |
| Debt / Equity | 4.42 |
| Current Ratio | 1.05 |
| Total Cash | $265.55M |
| Total Debt | $31.55M |
| Free Cash Flow | $368.70M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SAM)
Nexqual rates Boston Beer Co Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 49%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $266M cash vs $32M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $369M, 19% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -9%, ROA 5.2% |
Ownership (SAM)
| Insider Ownership | +9.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +95.67% |
| Shares Outstanding | 8.35M |
| Float | 6.84M |
| Short % of Float | +24.57% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
Leadership (SAM)
Boston Beer Co Inc is led by C. James Koch (age 75), Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman, President & CEO | C. James Koch (age 75) |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Diego Reynoso (age 49) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Philip A. Hodges (age 59) |
| Founder, Brewer of Dogfish Head & Director | Samuel A. Calagione (age 55) |
| Director & Head of Cannabis | Paul Weaver |
Major Backers & Investors (SAM)
Notable institutional backers of Boston Beer Co Inc include AQR Capital Management, LLC, American Century Companies Inc, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 7.81% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 7.37% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.94% |
| Quantinno Capital Management, LP | 2.76% |
| UBS Group AG | 2.62% |
| Longleaf Partners Funds Trust-Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund | 1.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 19.94% |
| BlackRock | 12.36% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.28% |
| State Street | 3.06% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC.
From Boston Beer Co Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-24)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The Company made capital investments in 2025 of approximately $54.5 million, most of which represented investments in breweries owned by the Company.
Partnerships
- In 2021, the Company entered a licensing agreement with PepsiCo, Inc. ("Pepsi").
- In December of 2024 the Company entered into an amendment and restatement in its entirety of an existing production agreement with a third-party supplier, Rauch North America Inc ("Rauch").
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.