Boston Beer

SAM

Market cap $2.42B

Boston, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company is expanding its 2025 innovation Sinless Vodka Cocktails into additional markets this spring, bringing even more drinkers this full-flavored, spirits-based cocktail with zero sugar, zero carbs, and zero compromise. Crafted for guilt-free good times, Sinless rolls into 34 states with a bold new look and personality that delivers on drinkers' expectations.

Investors interested in stocks from the Beverages - Alcohol sector have probably already heard of Anheuser-Busch Inbev (BUD) and Boston Beer (SAM). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

SAM posts a narrower Q4 loss than expected as revenues fall 4% on weak volumes, while 2026 guidance flags tariff and margin pressures.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Boston Beer (SAM) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.12 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.33. This compares to a loss of $1.68 per share a year ago.

The beverage company reported lower revenue in the fourth quarter and said shifting tariff policies could significantly impact its guidance for the year.

BOSTON, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025. Key results were: Fourth Quarter 2025 Summary: Depletions decreased 6% and shipments decreased 7.5% Net revenue of $385.7 million, a decrease of 4.1% Gross margin of 43.5% up 360 basis points year over year Net loss of $22.5 million, a decrease of $16.2 million.

SAM's Q4 performance is likely to reflect seasonal weakness, softer volumes and hard seltzer declines as inventory cuts and macro headwinds squeeze margins.

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Alcohol stocks face inflation and tariff pressure, but premiumization and innovation keep players like BUD, STZ, BF.B and SAM firmly in focus.