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Boston Beer (SAM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SAM Stock Forecast

Boston Beer (SAM) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $242.25, with a high of $315.00 and a low of $210.00. This represents a 34.87% increase from the last price of $179.62.

$150 $190 $230 $270 $310 $350 High: $315 Avg: $242.25 Low: $210 Last Closed Price: $179.62

SAM Stock Rating

Boston Beer stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (16.13%), 23 Hold (74.19%), 3 Sell (9.68%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 3 23 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SAM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockBoston Beer34.87%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 10.69%
IndustryBeer Stocks4.64%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-713
Avg Price Target-$241.86$238.31
Last Closing Price$179.62$179.62$179.62
Upside/Downside-34.65%32.67%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 26-1112-14
May, 26-1122-15
Apr, 26-1122-15
Mar, 2611122-16
Feb, 2611122-16
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 06, 2026Morgan Stanley$220.00$206.256.67%22.48%
May 05, 2026Nadine SarwatBernstein$210.00$207.171.37%16.91%
May 01, 2026Jefferies$230.00$211.528.74%28.05%
May 01, 2026UBS$245.00$215.2213.84%36.40%
May 01, 2026Roth Capital$315.00$218.3444.27%75.37%
May 01, 2026Evercore ISI$240.00$220.338.93%33.62%
May 01, 2026Deutsche Bank$233.00$237.04-1.70%29.72%
Feb 20, 2026Nik ModiRBC Capital$245.00$235.024.25%36.40%
Jan 14, 2026UBS$234.00$212.0010.38%30.28%
Nov 21, 2025Piper Sandler$220.00$192.9014.05%22.48%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 05, 2026BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
May 01, 2026Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Apr 15, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 23, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 20, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 24, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 06, 2025CitigroupBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jul 28, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Apr 14, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jan 22, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.19$5.46$6.23$5.07$9.90---
Avg Forecast$1.09$7.37$7.86$9.53$11.58$13.69$15.98$17.73
High Forecast$1.11$7.56$8.09$10.71$13.16$15.08$17.97$17.97
Low Forecast$1.06$7.23$7.74$8.72$10.91$12.99$14.76$17.38
Surprise %9.17%-25.92%-20.74%-46.80%-14.51%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $2B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.06B$2.09B$2.01B$2.01B$2.09B---
Avg Forecast$2.07B$2.03B$2.03B$2.00B$2.04B$2.10B$2.17B$2.23B
High Forecast$2.10B$2.07B$2.04B$2.01B$2.05B$2.10B$2.19B$2.26B
Low Forecast$2.04B$2.00B$2.00B$1.99B$2.03B$2.10B$2.16B$2.20B
Surprise %-0.74%2.78%-0.93%0.61%2.56%---

Net Income Forecast

$-350M $-230M $-110M $10M $130M $250M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$14.55M$67.26M$76.25M$59.70M$108.47M---
Avg Forecast$-119.75M$-235.71M$76.10M$119.12M$135.54M$172.00M$181.51M$217.32M
High Forecast$-38.94M$-148.86M$103.25M$131.34M$161.26M$184.81M$220.30M$220.31M
Low Forecast$-200.56M$-322.56M$48.94M$106.90M$133.79M$159.20M$180.95M$213.04M
Surprise %-112.15%-128.54%0.20%-49.89%-19.97%---

SAM Forecast FAQ

Is Boston Beer stock a buy?

Boston Beer stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 23 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Boston Beer is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Boston Beer's price target?

Boston Beer's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $242.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $210 at the low end to $315 at the high end, suggesting a potential 34.87% change from the previous closing price of $179.62.

How does Boston Beer stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Boston Beer's stock forecast shows a 34.87% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (10.69%) and outperforming the beer stocks industry (4.64%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Boston Beer over the past three months?

  • June 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 7.14% Buy, 78.57% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 6.67% Buy, 80.00% Hold, 13.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 6.67% Buy, 80.00% Hold, 13.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Boston Beer’s EPS forecast?

Boston Beer's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $13.69, marking a 38.28% increase from the reported $9.9 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $15.98 in 2027, and $17.73 in 2028.

What is Boston Beer’s revenue forecast?

Boston Beer's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $2.1B, reflecting a 0.58% increase from the reported $2.09B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $2.17B, and $2.23B for 2028.

What is Boston Beer’s net income forecast?

Boston Beer's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $172M, representing an 58.57% increase from the reported $108.47M in 2025. Projections indicate $181.51M in 2027, and $217.32M in 2028.