Companies /Consumer Defensive

Boston Beer Co. Inc - Class A

NYSE: SAM Beverages - Brewers
$182.94
▼ $2.62 (−1.41%) today
Markets closed · 8:30pm ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$177.99 −2.7% downside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $182.98
Street consensus $199.85
Ours vs. the Street −10.9%
$165.93Conservative$182.98Current$177.99Our Target$211.86Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$180$210$240Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$211.86$177.99$165.93
$180$210$240Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$211.86$177.99$165.93

Analyst Sentiment

14ANALYSTS
Buy17%
Hold1179%
Sell214%
The Bottom Line

Boston Beer is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $177.99 suggesting limited downside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Stable but slower growth, recession resistant
1.02×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
−0.4%
Earnings Growth
Earnings pressure
−0.9%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
+0.3%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$160$200$240$280’26’27’28’29’30’31$275.03$196.22$175.59
$160$200$240$280’26’27’28’29’30’31$275.03$196.22$175.59

Prediction History

SAM Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$180$189$198$207Jul 16Aug 21$179.16$185.95
$180$189$198$207Jul 16Aug 21$179.16$185.95
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$179.16 $185.95 HOLD −3.7%
$175.11 $185.77 HOLD −5.7%
$176.57 $186.61 HOLD −5.4%
$176.79 $183.20 HOLD −3.5%
$183.70 $174.51 BUY +5.3%
$205.25 $182.50 BUY +12.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAM stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects SAM could trade at an average price of $193.50, with a potential range between $145.12 and $241.87. This represents a potential 5.7% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is SAM a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates SAM as a HOLD. Near fair value (-2.7%) Among Wall Street analysts, 1 rate it Buy, 11 rate it Hold, and 2 rate it Sell.

What is the SAM stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for SAM, the stock could reach $211.86 over the next 12 months, representing a 15.8% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for SAM stock?

Our conservative scenario for SAM projects a price of $165.93 over the next 12 months (-9.3% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →