Boston Beer Company Inc. (The) (SAM)
NYSE: SAMConsumer StaplesBeverages (Production/Distribution)USD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
SAM stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $1.73B
- Forward P/E
- 16.41
- EPS (TTM)
- -$6.58
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 158.68 – 264.46
- Day range
- 167.65 – 173.34
- Volume / Avg
- 196.62K / 251.69K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 8.22M
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
SAM stock today
Boston Beer (SAM) closed at $168.16 on Oct 7, down 1.30% (-$2.21), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 36.4% below their 52-week high of $264.46, set on Apr 10, 2026 and 6.0% above the 52-week low of $158.68, near the bottom of the past year's range. SAM is down 13.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 24.1%.
Boston Beer has posted a net loss over the last twelve months (EPS of -$6.58), so its P/E ratio is not meaningful. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 22; analysts expect EPS of $4.30.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Boston Beer
Company profileThe Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. Its flagship beer is Samuel Adams Boston Lager.
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Beverages (Production/Distribution)
- CEO
- Mr. C. James Koch J.D.
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Employees
- 2,736
- Website
- bostonbeer.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (13 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$196.75+17.00%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 1
- Hold 11
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $4.30
SAM news
All SAM news- SAM Pushes Innovation: Can New Cocktails & Coolers Gain Traction?NasdaqSAM, BF.B, DEO, BUD
- Boston Beer Drops 17% in 6 Months: Buy the Dip or Sell the Stock?NasdaqSAM, TAP, DEO, BUD
- Boston Beer Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Higher Marketing CostsNasdaqSAM, COCO, FMX, MAMA
- Why Does Boston Beer Expect Lower Volume Growth in 2026?NasdaqSAM, COCO, FMX, ABEV
Boston Beer peers
Consumer Staples sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIZZNational Beverage Corp. | 29.60 | -1.40% | $2.77B | vs SAM |
| COCOThe Vita Coco Company Inc. | 50.65 | -7.03% | $2.93B | vs SAM |
| BUDABuda Juice Inc. | 7.45 | -0.65% | $93.62M | vs SAM |
| ZVIAZevia PBC Class A | 1.21 | +0.83% | $87.29M | vs SAM |
| WATRAir Water Ventures Limited | 1.69 | -8.89% | $52.82M | vs SAM |
| SRXHSRX Global Inc. | 1.49 | +0.68% | $30.20M | vs SAM |
| EPSMEpsium Enterprise Limited Class A | 1.23 | -1.05% | $16.51M | vs SAM |
| WVVIWillamette Valley Vineyards Inc. | 1.83 | -2.14% | $9.11M | vs SAM |
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Boston Beer stock FAQ
What is Boston Beer's stock price today?
SAM last traded at $168.16 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.30% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
When is Boston Beer's next earnings date?
Boston Beer is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $4.30.
Who is Boston Beer's CEO?
Mr. C. James Koch J.D. is the chief executive officer of Boston Beer Company Inc. (The), which has about 2,736 employees.
What is the SAM 52-week high?
The 52-week high for SAM is $264.46 and the 52-week low is $158.68. The stock is currently 36.4% below its high.