Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:SAM Boston Beer (SAM) Stock Forecast, Price & News $337.50 +2.57 (+0.77%) (As of 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$333.79▼$342.3350-Day Range$303.99▼$335.2452-Week Range$287.00▼$422.75Volume147,241 shsAverage Volume139,640 shsMarket Capitalization$4.14 billionP/E Ratio69.44Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$298.58 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Boston Beer MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold1.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.4% Downside$307.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.78% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-2.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.40Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$813,421 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth45.58%From $7.02 to $10.22 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.03 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector112th out of 140 stocksMalt Beverages Industry3rd out of 4 stocks 1.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBoston Beer has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 1.79, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 6 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $307.75, Boston Beer has a forecasted downside of 9.4% from its current price of $339.53.Amount of Analyst CoverageBoston Beer has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.78% of the float of Boston Beer has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBoston Beer has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Boston Beer has recently increased by 2.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBoston Beer does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthBoston Beer does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBoston Beer has received a -202.82% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Boston Beer in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Beer in a glass bottle made of virgin materials", "Beer in a can made of virgin materials", and "Vodka-based premixed drinks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Boston Beer is -2.52. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBoston Beer has a news sentiment score of 0.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Boston Beer this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest8 people have searched for SAM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Boston Beer to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Boston Beer insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $813,421.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders23.50% of the stock of Boston Beer is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions68.72% of the stock of Boston Beer is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Boston Beer are expected to grow by 45.58% in the coming year, from $7.02 to $10.22 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Boston Beer is 69.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.09.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Boston Beer is 69.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 15.19.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBoston Beer has a P/B Ratio of 4.00. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) StockBoston Beer Co., Inc. engages in the production of alcoholic beverages. Its brands include Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard, Hard Cider and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Boston Beer produces alcohol beverages, including hard seltzer, malt beverages (“beers“), and hard cider at company-owned breweries and its cidery, and under contract arrangements at other brewery locations. The company was founded by C. James Koch in 1984 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.Read More Receive SAM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Boston Beer and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SAM Stock News HeadlinesMay 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTruly Vodka Soda with Six-Times-Distilled Premium Vodka and Real Fruit Juice Available NowMay 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBoston Beer (NYSE:SAM) Upgraded to "Buy" by Roth CapitalMay 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Soaring EV Industry Keeps Investor Focus on LithiumThe need for lithium keeps going up, up, up with the mass adoption of electric vehicles. The lithium demand for EV batteries alone is now double the rate of lithium production.May 30, 2023 | msn.comTake A Tour Of New England’s Most Iconic Brewery In MassachusettsMay 30, 2023 | msn.comBud Light troubles prompts call to buy stocks of Boston Beer, Constellation BrandsMay 30, 2023 | benzinga.comThinking about buying stock in Boston Beer Company, Ford Motor, Blue Bird, Li Auto, or General Motors?May 30, 2023 | msn.comBud Light troubles prompt buy calls for Boston Beer, Constellation BrandsMay 30, 2023 | msn.comRoth MKM Upgrades Boston Beer Co., Inc. - (SAM)May 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Soaring EV Industry Keeps Investor Focus on LithiumThe need for lithium keeps going up, up, up with the mass adoption of electric vehicles. The lithium demand for EV batteries alone is now double the rate of lithium production.May 30, 2023 | msn.comBoston Beer gains after Roth MKM points to summer turnaroundMay 30, 2023 | cnbc.comRoth sees more than 20% upside for Boston Beer heading into the summerMay 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPositive Report for Boston Beer (SAM) from Roth MKMMay 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBoston Beer (NYSE:SAM) Upgraded to "Buy" at Roth MkmMay 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAM) institutional shareholders had a great week as one-year returns increased after a 3.6% gain last weekMay 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBOSTON BEER APPOINTS PHIL HODGES CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICERMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comImplied Volatility Surging for Boston Beer (SAM) Stock OptionsMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Boston Beer Company, Inc. to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $4.27 Per Share, Zacks Research Forecasts (NYSE:SAM)May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTeaPot™ Introduces Newest Style of Cannabis-Infused Iced Tea - Mango Green TeaMay 12, 2023 | yahoo.comThe best brewery in every state, according to YelpMay 12, 2023 | bizjournals.comCraft breweries look beyond beer — and see growth opportunitiesMay 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBoston Beer Company Dedicates $225K to National Black Brewers Association at Craft Brewers Conference in NashvilleMay 9, 2023 | msn.comSeven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The RestMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAM) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 37% Above Its Share PriceMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Boston Beer Company, Inc.: Boston Beer: Innovation and Targeted Marketing Support Competitive Position; Shares UndervaluedMay 3, 2023 | msn.comMove over beer, Seltzerland is taking over this downtown Los Angeles parkMay 3, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBoston Beer: Latest Results Leave A Bitter TasteSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive SAM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Boston Beer and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SAM Company Calendar Last Earnings4/27/2023Today5/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/20/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Malt beverages Sub-IndustryBrewers SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNYSE:SAM CUSIP10055710 CIK949870 Webwww.bostonbeer.com Phone(617) 368-5000Fax617-368-5500Employees2,679Year Founded1984Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$307.75 High Stock Price Forecast$386.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$251.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-12.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)1.64 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.86 Trailing P/E Ratio69.81 Forward P/E Ratio48.33 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$67.26 million Net Margins2.82% Pretax Margin3.81% Return on Equity7.58% Return on Assets5.50% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.94 Quick Ratio1.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.09 billion Price / Sales1.99 Cash Flow$16.96 per share Price / Cash Flow20.00 Book Value$84.87 per share Price / Book4.00Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares12,270,000Free Float9,387,000Market Cap$4.16 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.09 Social Links Key ExecutivesDavid A. BurwickPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMatthew D. MurphyTreasurer, Chief Financial & Accounting OfficerDavid L. GrinnellVice President-BrewingJohn C. GeistChief Sales OfficerLesya LysyjChief Marketing OfficerKey CompetitorsMolson Coors BeverageNYSE:TAPCompañía Cervecerías UnidasNYSE:CCUInter ParfumsNASDAQ:IPARNatura &CoNYSE:NTCONewell BrandsNASDAQ:NWLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBrandywine Global Investment Management LLCBought 1,856 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.082%Toroso Investments LLCSold 209 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.007%David A BurwickSold 1,644 sharesTotal: $536,568.72 ($326.38/share)Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 549 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.124%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 57 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.085%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SAM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Boston Beer stock right now? 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Boston Beer in the last year. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SAM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SAM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SAM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Boston Beer's stock price forecast for 2023? 14 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Boston Beer's stock. Their SAM share price forecasts range from $251.00 to $386.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $307.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 9.3%. View analysts price targets for SAM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SAM shares performed in 2023? Boston Beer's stock was trading at $329.52 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SAM stock has increased by 3.0% and is now trading at $339.27. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Boston Beer's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 20th 2023. View our SAM earnings forecast. How were Boston Beer's earnings last quarter? The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 27th. The company reported ($0.73) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.32) by $0.41. The company had revenue of $410 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $412.47 million. Boston Beer had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.58% and a net margin of 2.82%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.16) earnings per share. What ETFs hold Boston Beer's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) stock in their portfolio include B.A.D. Etf (BAD), American CenturyFocused Dynamic Growth ETF (FDG), VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT), Natixis U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (EQOP), Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (PAMC), Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Equal Weight ETF (EWMC) and Fidelity New Millennium ETF (FMIL). What guidance has Boston Beer issued on next quarter's earnings? Boston Beer issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $6.00-$10.00 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $7.45. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Dave Burwick's approval rating as Boston Beer's CEO? 34 employees have rated Boston Beer Chief Executive Officer Dave Burwick on Glassdoor.com. Dave Burwick has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Dave Burwick in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Boston Beer own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Boston Beer investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), AutoZone (AZO), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Tesla (TSLA), BlackRock (BLK), Walt Disney (DIS), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Mastercard (MA) and Boeing (BA). What is Boston Beer's stock symbol? Boston Beer trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SAM." Who are Boston Beer's major shareholders? Boston Beer's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (12.26%), BlackRock Inc. (6.76%), Champlain Investment Partners LLC (2.13%), State Street Corp (2.12%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.09%) and Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Annette N Fritsch, Bryant R Riley, C James Koch, Carolyn L O'boyle, Cormorant Asset Management, Lp, Cynthia A Fisher, David A Burwick, David L Grinnell, David L Grinnell, Frank H Smalla, Jean Michel Valette, John C Geist, John C Geist, Lesya Lysyj, Mark A Turner, Quincy B Troupe, Quincy B Troupe, Samuel A Calagione III and Tara L Heath. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Boston Beer? Shares of SAM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Boston Beer's stock price today? One share of SAM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $339.27. How much money does Boston Beer make? Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) has a market capitalization of $4.16 billion and generates $2.09 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $67.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.86 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Boston Beer have? The company employs 2,679 workers across the globe. Does Boston Beer have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Boston Beer: A&S Brewing Collaborative LLC, American Craft Brewery LLC, American Fermentation Company LLC, Angry Orchard Cider Company LLC, Boston Beer Corporation, Boston Beer Corporation Canada Inc., Boston Brewing Company Inc., Canoe Acquisition Corp., Dogfish CVI LLC, Dogfish Head Brewery, Dogfish Head Companies LLC, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery LLC, Dogfish Head LLC, Dogfish Head Land Holdings LLC, Dogfish Head MTSpace LLC, Dogfish Head Marketing LLC, Dogfish Inn LLC, Dogfish Properties LLC, Freetown Acquisition Company LLC, Hard Seltzer Beverage Company LLC, Lazy River Cider Co. LLC, Marathon Brewing Company LLC, Off Centered Way LLC, Providence Street Associates LLC, SABC Realty Ltd., and TM on Hold LLC.Read More How can I contact Boston Beer? Boston Beer's mailing address is ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE SUITE 850, BOSTON MA, 02210. The official website for the company is www.bostonbeer.com. The company can be reached via phone at (617) 368-5000 or via fax at 617-368-5500. This page (NYSE:SAM) was last updated on 5/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding The Boston Beer Company, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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