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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 13 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $360.71, with a high of $520.00 and a low of $273.00. This represents a 44.19% increase from the last price of $250.17.

$250 $310 $370 $430 $490 $550 High: $520 Avg: $360.71 Low: $273 Last Closed Price: $250.17

SAM Stock Rating

Boston Beer stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (30.77%), 8 Hold (61.54%), 1 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 13 0 1 8 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SAM Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockBoston Beer44.19%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 12.48%
IndustryBeer Stocks37.66%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--10
Avg Price Target--$322.30
Last Closing Price$250.17$250.17$250.17
Upside/Downside--28.83%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 253-111116
Dec, 243-111116
Nov, 243-104118
Oct, 2433104121
Sep, 243394120
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 26, 2024William KirkRoth Capital$389.00$270.5243.80%55.49%
Jul 26, 2024Nik ModiRBC Capital$318.00$287.0310.79%27.11%
Jul 26, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$325.00$270.5220.14%29.91%
Jul 12, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$344.00$288.1319.39%37.51%
Jun 05, 2024Eric SerottaMorgan Stanley$290.00$298.41-2.82%15.92%
May 14, 2024Kaumil GajrawalaJefferies$360.00$283.8226.84%43.90%
Apr 29, 2024Steve PowersDeutsche Bank$273.00$285.00-4.21%9.13%
Apr 18, 2024Eric SerottaEvercore ISI$310.00$283.969.17%23.92%
Apr 15, 2024Steve PowersDeutsche Bank$264.00$285.65-7.58%5.53%
Mar 21, 2024Michael LaveryPiper Sandler$350.00$293.9219.08%39.90%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Jul 12, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold

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$15.73$1.19$5.46$6.22-----
Avg Forecast$15.56$1.09$7.37$7.86$9.53$11.58$13.69$15.98$17.73
High Forecast$15.23$1.06$7.23$7.74$8.72$10.91$12.99$14.76$17.38
Low Forecast$15.84$1.11$7.56$8.09$10.71$13.16$15.08$17.97$17.97
Surprise %1.09%9.17%-25.92%-20.87%-----

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$2.13B-----
Avg Forecast$1.73B$2.07B$2.03B$2.03B$2.00B$2.04B$2.10B$2.17B$2.23B
High Forecast$1.70B$2.04B$2.00B$2.00B$1.99B$2.03B$2.10B$2.16B$2.20B
Low Forecast$1.75B$2.10B$2.07B$2.04B$2.01B$2.05B$2.10B$2.19B$2.26B
Surprise %0.35%-0.74%2.78%5.21%-----

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-----
Avg Forecast$148.44M$-119.75M$-235.71M$76.10M$119.12M$135.54M$172.00M$181.51M$217.32M
High Forecast$118.75M$-200.56M$-322.56M$48.94M$106.90M$133.79M$159.20M$180.95M$213.04M
Low Forecast$178.13M$-38.94M$-148.86M$103.25M$131.34M$161.26M$184.81M$220.30M$220.31M
Surprise %29.32%-112.15%-128.54%0.20%-----

SAM Forecast FAQ

Is Boston Beer stock a buy?

Boston Beer stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 13 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 8 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 13 Wall Street analysts, averages $360.71 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $273 at the low end to $520 at the high end, suggesting a potential 44.19% change from the previous close price of $250.17.

How does Boston Beer stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Boston Beer stock forecast shows a 44.19% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (12.48%) and outperforming the beer stocks industry (37.66%).

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

  • January 2025: 18.75% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 68.75% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 6.25% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 18.75% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 68.75% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 6.25% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 16.67% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 55.56% Hold, 22.22% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.

What is Boston Beer’s EPS forecast?

Boston Beer's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 9.53 for 2024, a 53.22% increase from the reported $6.22 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $11.58, $13.69 for 2026, $15.98 for 2027, and $17.73 for 2028.

What is Boston Beer’s revenue forecast?

Boston Beer's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $2B for 2024, a -6.22% decrease from the reported $2.13B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $2.04B, $2.1B for 2026, $2.17B for 2027, and $2.23B for 2028.

What is Boston Beer’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Boston Beer's average annual net income forecast is $119.12M for 2024, reflecting an 56.23% increase from the reported $76.25M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $135.54M, $172M for 2026, $181.51M for 2027, and $217.32M for 2028.