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Boston Beer (SAM) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Boston Beer gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 30, 2026. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it once.
Gross margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 48.0%–50.0% (Apr 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | -10.5%–-9.5% (Apr 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Operating cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $150M (Apr 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | −$7.02–−$5.02 (Apr 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Boston Beer, Q3 2026: revenue $520M (-3% year over year), operating margin 10.8%, net earnings $43.2M, operating cash flow $76.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Boston Beer beat its guidance?
Boston Beer gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since Apr 30, 2026. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it once.
How often does Boston Beer raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it once since Apr 30, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.