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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 25 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $281.10, with a high of $281.10 and a low of $281.10. This represents a 17.44% increase from the last price of $239.36.

$200 $230 $260 $290 $320 $350 High: $281.1 Avg: $281.1 Low: $281.1 Last Closed Price: $239.36

SAM Stock Rating

Boston Beer stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (24.00%), 18 Hold (72.00%), 1 Sell (4.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 25 1 18 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SAM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockBoston Beer17.44%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 10.28%
IndustryBeer Stocks14.85%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts119
Avg Price Target$281.10$281.10$321.12
Last Closing Price$239.36$239.36$239.36
Upside/Downside17.44%17.44%34.16%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2521101115
Mar, 252-111115
Feb, 252-111115
Jan, 253-111116
Dec, 243-111116
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 02, 2025Berenberg Bank$281.10$246.3614.10%17.44%
Jul 26, 2024William KirkRoth Capital$389.00$270.5243.80%62.52%
Jul 26, 2024Nik ModiRBC Capital$318.00$287.0310.79%32.85%
Jul 26, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$325.00$270.5220.14%35.78%
Jul 12, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$344.00$288.1319.39%43.72%
Jun 05, 2024Eric SerottaMorgan Stanley$290.00$298.41-2.82%21.16%
May 14, 2024Kaumil GajrawalaJefferies$360.00$283.8226.84%50.40%
Apr 29, 2024Steve PowersDeutsche Bank$273.00$285.00-4.21%14.05%
Apr 18, 2024Eric SerottaEvercore ISI$310.00$283.969.17%29.51%
Apr 15, 2024Steve PowersDeutsche Bank$264.00$285.65-7.58%10.29%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 14, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jan 22, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightNeutraldowngrade
Jan 08, 2025BernsteinMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 23, 2024RBC CapitalUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 15, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 14, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 26, 2024Goldman SachsSellSellhold
Jul 26, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jul 17, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Jul 12, 2024Piper SandlerBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$15.83$1.19$5.46$6.23$5.07----
Avg Forecast$15.56$1.09$7.37$7.86$9.53$11.58$13.69$15.98$17.73
High Forecast$15.84$1.11$7.56$8.09$10.71$13.16$15.08$17.97$17.97
Low Forecast$15.23$1.06$7.23$7.74$8.72$10.91$12.99$14.76$17.38
Surprise %1.74%9.17%-25.92%-20.74%-46.80%----

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $2B $2B $2B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.74B$2.06B$2.09B$2.01B$2.14B----
Avg Forecast$1.73B$2.07B$2.03B$2.03B$2.00B$2.04B$2.10B$2.17B$2.23B
High Forecast$1.75B$2.10B$2.07B$2.04B$2.01B$2.05B$2.10B$2.19B$2.26B
Low Forecast$1.70B$2.04B$2.00B$2.00B$1.99B$2.03B$2.10B$2.16B$2.20B
Surprise %0.35%-0.74%2.78%-0.93%6.85%----

Net Income Forecast

$-350M $-230M $-110M $10M $130M $250M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$191.96M$14.55M$67.26M$76.25M$59.70M----
Avg Forecast$148.44M$-119.75M$-235.71M$76.10M$119.12M$135.54M$172.00M$181.51M$217.32M
High Forecast$178.13M$-38.94M$-148.86M$103.25M$131.34M$161.26M$184.81M$220.30M$220.31M
Low Forecast$118.75M$-200.56M$-322.56M$48.94M$106.90M$133.79M$159.20M$180.95M$213.04M
Surprise %29.32%-112.15%-128.54%0.20%-49.89%----

SAM Forecast FAQ

Is Boston Beer stock a buy?

Boston Beer stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 18 Hold, 1 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 25 Wall Street analysts, averages $281.1 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $281.1 at the low end to $281.1 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.44% change from the previous closing price of $239.36.

How does Boston Beer stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Boston Beer's stock forecast shows a 17.44% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (10.28%) and outperforming the beer stocks industry (14.85%).

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

  • April 2025: 13.33% Strong Buy, 6.67% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 13.33% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 73.33% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 13.33% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 73.33% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.

What is Boston Beer’s EPS forecast?

Boston Beer's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $11.58, marking a 128.40% increase from the reported $5.07 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $13.69 in 2026, $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 2025 is $2.04B, reflecting a -4.81% decrease from the reported $2.14B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.1B, followed by $2.17B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $135.54M, representing an 127.06% increase from the reported $59.7M in 2024. Projections indicate $172M in 2026, $181.51M in 2027, and $217.32M in 2028.