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 sells approximately 60 beers under the Samuel Adams brand names; 10 flavored malt beverages under the Twisted Tea brand name; 20 hard cider beverages under the Angry Orchard brand; 5 hard sparkling waters under the Truly Spiked & Sparkling brand name; and approximately 50 beers under 4 brand names. The company markets and sells its products to a network of approximately 350 wholesalers that in turn sell to retailers, such as pubs, restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, package stores, stadiums, and other retail outlets 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Malt beverages
Sub-IndustryBrewers
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:SAM
CUSIP10055710
Phone617-368-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.61
Quick Ratio1.13
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio46.15
Forward P/E Ratio39.52
P/E Growth3.95
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$862.99 million
Price / Sales3.82
Cash Flow$11.3316 per share
Price / Cash24.73
Book Value$36.45 per share
Price / Book7.69
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.01
Net Income$99.04 million
Net Margins10.39%
Return on Equity17.21%
Return on Assets12.55%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,439
Outstanding Shares11,750,000
Market Cap$3.12 billion
Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Beer's stock symbol?
Boston Beer trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SAM."
How were Boston Beer's earnings last quarter?
Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE:SAM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 26th. The company reported $1.98 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.77 by $0.79. The firm earned $273.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $273.05 million. Boston Beer had a net margin of 10.39% and a return on equity of 17.21%. The company's revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.35 EPS. View Boston Beer's Earnings History.
When is Boston Beer's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Boston Beer's earnings call?
Boston Beer will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 25th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8773635052.
What guidance has Boston Beer issued on next quarter's earnings?
Boston Beer issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, July, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $6.30-7.30 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $7.82.
What price target have analysts set for SAM?
13 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Boston Beer's stock. Their forecasts range from $172.00 to $381.00. On average, they anticipate Boston Beer's share price to reach $250.9167 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 10.5%. View Analyst Price Targets for Boston Beer.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Boston Beer?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Boston Beer in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Boston Beer.
Who are some of Boston Beer's key competitors?
Who are Boston Beer's key executives?
Boston Beer's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. C. James Koch, Founder & Chairman (Age 68)
- Mr. David A. Burwick, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Frank H. Smalla, CFO & Treasurer (Age 52)
- Mr. John C. Geist, Chief Sales Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Matthew Donal Murphy, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 49)
Who are Boston Beer's major shareholders?
Boston Beer's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include MERIAN GLOBAL INVESTORS UK Ltd (1.53%), RK Asset Management LLC (0.39%), Aperio Group LLC (0.29%), Texas Permanent School Fund (0.05%), Strs Ohio (0.04%) and GHP Investment Advisors Inc. (0.01%). Company insiders that own Boston Beer stock include C James Koch, Cheryl Fisher, Cynthia A Fisher, David A Burwick, David L Grinnell, Jay Margolis, John C Geist, Jonathan N Potter, Martin F Roper, Quincy B Troupe and Tara L Heath. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Boston Beer.
Which major investors are selling Boston Beer stock?
SAM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Strs Ohio, RK Asset Management LLC and Texas Permanent School Fund. Company insiders that have sold Boston Beer company stock in the last year include C James Koch, Cheryl Fisher, David A Burwick, David L Grinnell, John C Geist, Jonathan N Potter, Martin F Roper and Quincy B Troupe. View Insider Buying and Selling for Boston Beer.
Which major investors are buying Boston Beer stock?
How do I buy shares of Boston Beer?
Shares of SAM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Boston Beer's stock price today?
One share of SAM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $280.23.
How big of a company is Boston Beer?
Boston Beer has a market capitalization of $3.12 billion and generates $862.99 million in revenue each year. The company earns $99.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.01 on an earnings per share basis. Boston Beer employs 1,439 workers across the globe.
What is Boston Beer's official website?
How can I contact Boston Beer?
Boston Beer's mailing address is ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE SUITE 850, BOSTON MA, 02210. The company can be reached via phone at 617-368-5000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Boston Beer (NYSE SAM)
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