
Boston Beer Co (SAM) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
Boston Beer Co (SAM) last issued guidance on October 22, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $9 - $10.5, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $8.94.
Compared to prior guidance, Boston Beer Co raised its EPS outlook from a previous range of $8.5 - $10.5.
Boston Beer Co has issued 17 guidance updates between February 15, 2023 and October 22, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 5 times and lowered it 2 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $4.23 | $4.97 | $1.95 | $-2.44 |
| Actual | $4.37 | $4.96 | $1.64 | $-2.12 |
| Surprise | +3.31% | -0.20% | -15.9% | +13.1% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $523.0M | $575.3M | $436.1M | $382.9M |
| Actual | $520.1M | $568.3M | $433.9M | $385.7M |
| Surprise | -0.56% | -1.20% | -0.50% | +0.74% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $-0.74 | $1.89 | $4.42 | $4.64 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $416.4M | $426.0M | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 22, 2026 | $4.37 | $4.23 | 3.31 % |
| Q2 | Jul 23, 2026 | $4.96 | $4.97 | -0.20 % |
| Q1 | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.64 | $1.95 | -15.9 % |
| Q4 | Feb 24, 2026 | $-2.12 | $-2.44 | 13.1 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 22, 2026 | $520.10M | $523.03M | -0.56 % |
| Q2 | Jul 23, 2026 | $568.34M | $575.26M | -1.20 % |
| Q1 | Apr 30, 2026 | $433.93M | $436.13M | -0.50 % |
| Q4 | Feb 24, 2026 | $385.68M | $382.85M | 0.74 % |