Boston Beer Stock Forecast
NYSE: SAMConsumer StaplesBeverages (Production/Distribution)USD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 1:11 PM ET
SAM analyst consensus
Consensus (13 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$196.75+14.19%
- 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.
What analysts say
According to 13 Wall Street analysts covering Boston Beer (2026-10-07), 1 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 11 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $196.75, with a high estimate of $295.00 and a low estimate of $153.00. The average target implies upside of 14.2% from the current price of $172.31.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 92.8%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for SAM.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 0 | 0% |
| Buy | 1 | 8% |
| Hold | 11 | 85% |
| Sell | 1 | 8% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $153.00 | -11.20% |
| Average target | $196.75 | +14.19% |
| High target | $295.00 | +71.21% |