The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Stock Forecast
SAM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $194.31 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $4.30
- 52-week range
- $161.08 – $260.05
SAM analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SAM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SAM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.21 | $3.35 | $4.51 | $4.25 | −0.9% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.93 | $8.05 | $9.74 | $9.89 | −9.7% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.11 | $8.20 | $11.73 | $8.93 | +13.2% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SAM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $522.9M | $517.3M | $531.8M | −2.7% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.92B | $1.90B | $1.94B | −2.5% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.92B | $1.87B | $1.95B | −0.0% | 13 |
SAM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SAM revenue: reported and forecast
SAM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.33 | $4.34 | $4.27 | $4.22 | $4.21 | −2.7% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.41 | $9.01 | $8.96 | $8.92 | $8.93 | −5.1% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.94 | $10.51 | $10.25 | $10.13 | $10.11 | −7.6% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SAM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SAM beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from SAM
13 analysts cover Boston Beer; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $194.31, 7.5% above the latest close of $180.82. Analysts expect earnings of $8.93 per share for 2026, −9.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $10.11 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. Boston Beer beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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SAM forecast FAQ
What is Boston Beer's price target?
The average analyst price target for Boston Beer is $194.31, 7.5% above the latest close of $180.82.
Is Boston Beer a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Boston Beer, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 11 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Boston Beer's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.93 per share for 2026 (range $8.05 to $9.74); for 2027 the estimate is $10.11.
What is Boston Beer's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.9 billion, growth of −2.5%; for 2027 it is $1.9 billion.
When does Boston Beer report earnings?
Boston Beer is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $4.30.
Does Boston Beer usually beat earnings estimates?
Boston Beer reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.