Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Boston Beer Co Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Boston Beer Co Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.82B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for SAM is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Malt Beverages peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.82B | – |
| P/B Ratio | 2.55x | – |
| EPS | $-6.64 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $69.43 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $187.09 | – |
| FCF/Share | $20.02 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -9.8% | – |
| ROA | -5.6% | – |
| ROIC | -11.9% | – |
| Gross Margin | 48.9% | – |
| Operating Margin | -4.7% | – |
| Net Margin | -3.6% | – |
| EBT Margin | -4.3% | – |
| Tax Rate | 15.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.81x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.76x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.76x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 413.7x | – |
| Working Capital | $22M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $259M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $206M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$53M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -9.4% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -7.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 10.7% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.8% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.53x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 19.2x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.3x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.5x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 19 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 44 days | – |
| Payables Period | 46 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 16 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.93B | – |
| Operating Income | -$90M | – |
| Net Income | -$70M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $329M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $984M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SAM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 10M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $516M | 41.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $266M | 21.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $100M | 8.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $118M | 9.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $541M | 43.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $369M | 29.4% of assets |
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Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Boston Beer Co Inc (Malt Beverages): 3 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Boston Beer Co Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Boston Beer Co Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for SAM is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Boston Beer Co Inc forecasts updated?
Boston Beer Co Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Boston Beer Co Inc's industry peers?
3 issuers in our coverage, SAM included, share the SEC industry code Malt Beverages. The largest are: Anheuser-Busch Inbev Sa/Nv (BUD), Molson Coors Beverage Co (TAP).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.