Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Boston Beer Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is SAM's P/E ratio?

Boston Beer trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.3.

When does SAM report earnings?

Boston Beer's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of -$0.46.

What is the SAM price target?

The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $197.00, with a range of $153.00 – $295.00.

Is SAM Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Boston Beer as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

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Boston Beer (SAM)

Consumer Defensive · Beverages Brewers · NYSE

Boston Beer (SAM) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Beverages Brewers industry. It has a market capitalization of $2.24B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.3 and a free-cash-flow yield of 8.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 2.4% and free cash flow per share grew 34.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.3/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -15.7% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-59.7%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$2.24B
Trailing P/E	29.3
Price / book	3.0
Price / sales	1.2
FCF yield	8.9%
Dividend yield	—
Gross margin	49.1%
Operating margin	5.3%
Net margin	-3.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-2.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	-2.0%
EPS growth (YoY)	+4.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+34.2%
Beta	0.8
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Beverages Brewers

SAM earnings

Next report: Feb 24, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate -$0.46). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 22, 2026	$4.37	$4.21	+3.8%	$520.10M
Q2 2026	Jul 23, 2026	$3.65	$4.83	-24.4%	$568.34M
Q1 2026	Apr 30, 2026	$1.64	$1.97	-16.8%	$433.93M
Q4 2025	Feb 24, 2026	-$2.12	-$2.51	+15.5%	$385.68M

SAM analyst price target

Median target $197.00 from 13 analysts, ranging $153.00 – $295.00.

Beverages Brewers peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
BUD	Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV	$165.33B	19.4
FMX	Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.	$44.24B	24.0
ABEV	Ambev	$43.01B	14.7
STZ	Constellation Brands	$24.02B	11.7
TAP	Molson Coors Beverage	$7.52B	8.3

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SAM FAQ

Is SAM a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Boston Beer Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is SAM's P/E ratio?: Boston Beer trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.3.
When does SAM report earnings?: Boston Beer's next scheduled report is on Feb 24, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of -$0.46.
What is the SAM price target?: The median analyst price target from 13 analysts is $197.00, with a range of $153.00 – $295.00.
Is SAM Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Boston Beer as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.