Companies /Consumer Defensive

Boston Beer Co. Inc - Class A

NYSE: SAM Beverages - Brewers
$170.25
▼ $1.02 (−0.60%) today
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Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported Apr 24, 2025, 4:23pm ET · SEC source
$2.16
Beat +212.77%
EPS · est. $0.69
$453.9M
Beat +4.28%
Revenue · est. $435.2M
−14.5%
Trailing market
SAM vs S&P since report
2 quarters
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−6%−3%0Apr 24Apr 25report 4:23pm ETearnings+0.6%−3.9%
−6%−3%0Apr 24Apr 25earnings+0.6%−3.9%
SAM −3.9%S&P 500 +0.6%
−6%−3%0Apr 24Apr 25report 4:23pm ETearnings+1.1%−3.9%
−6%−3%0Apr 24Apr 25earnings+1.1%−3.9%
SAM −3.9%NASDAQ +1.1%
−3%0+3%Apr 23May 2report 4:23pm ETearnings+3.6%−1.2%
−3%0+3%Apr 23May 2earnings+3.6%−1.2%
SAM −1.2%S&P 500 +3.6%
−3%0+3%Apr 23May 2report 4:23pm ETearnings+4.5%−1.2%
−3%0+3%Apr 23May 2earnings+4.5%−1.2%
SAM −1.2%NASDAQ +4.5%
+2.26%
Day of report
−3.99%
Next session
−3.36%
One week
−7.80%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +6.74%.

Did SAM Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results

Boston Beer Company delivered a blowout first quarter for 2025, posting earnings per share of $2.16 against a consensus estimate of $0.69, a beat of 212.77%, while revenue of $453.87 million topped expectations by 4.28% and grew 6.5% year over year. The standout driver behind the results was a 460 basis point expansion in gross margin to 48.3%, fueled by pricing actions, procurement savings, and improved brewery efficiencies as higher shipment volumes of approximately 1.7 million barrels, up 5.3%, spread fixed costs more effectively. Sun Cruiser proved a meaningful contributor to volume growth, with the brand now expanding into a new premium vodka lemonade collection following its recognition as the top new ready-to-drink brand in 2024. Net income nearly doubled to $24.41 million, up 93.8% year over year. Looking ahead, management reiterated full-year 2025 EPS guidance of $8.00 to $10.50, though disclosed that tariffs could weigh on results by $20 to $30 million, or $1.25 to $1.90 per diluted share, adding a notable caveat to an otherwise encouraging quarter.

Key Takeaways
  • Volume increases in Sun Cruiser, Hard Mountain Dew, and Twisted Tea brands
  • Price increases contributing to revenue growth
  • Procurement savings improving gross margin
  • Lower brewery processing costs per barrel due to higher volumes and improved brewery efficiencies
  • Gross margin expansion of 460 basis points year over year to 48.3%

“Our first quarter performance reflects a solid start to the year as we increased our market share and significantly expanded gross margin. As the macroeconomic climate continues to be challenging, we remain focused on executing our strong operating plans for the summer season, across our core brands and our recently introduced innovations, supported in both cases by targeted advertising investment.”

Boston Beer CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

The company reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance (excluding tariff impacts): depletions and shipments change from down low single digit to up low single digit, price increases of 1% to 2%, gross margin of 45% to 47%, advertising/promotional/selling expense increases of $30–$50 million year over year, effective tax rate of 29%–30%, GAAP EPS of $8.00 to $10.50, and capital spending of $90–$110 million. Tariffs are estimated to have an unfavorable full-year cost impact of approximately $20–$30 million, or $1.25–$1.90 per diluted share, with 50–100 basis points of gross margin compression. Shipment trends are expected to exceed depletions in Q2 (at a lower growth rate than Q1) but reverse in the second half, primarily Q3. Year-to-date depletions through April 18, 2025 decreased approximately 1%.

SAM YoY Financials

Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 · SEC filings Q1 2024 Q1 2025
$0$200.0M$400.0M$426.0M$453.9MRevenue$186.4M$219.3MGross Profit$15.4M$33.8MOperating Income$12.6M$24.4MNet Income
$0$200.0M$400.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.