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Boston Beer (SAM) guidance and outlook
Boston Beer (SAM) raised its guidance on Oct 22, 2026: Operating cash flow $150M for Q3 2026; Gross margin 49%–50% for Q3 2026; Tax rate −12% to −11% for Q3 2026; EPS −$5.76 to −$4.26 for Q3 2026.
Latest guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | Q3 2026 | $150M | new |
| Gross margin | Q3 2026 | 49%–50% | new |
| Tax rate | Q3 2026 | −12% to −11% | new |
| EPS | Q3 2026 | −$5.76 to −$4.26 | new |
| Gross margin | FY2026 | +40 bps to +60 bps | reaffirmed |
| EPS | Q3 2026 | $0.16 | new |
From the earnings release filed Oct 22, 2026 (8-K on EDGAR).
Boston Beer's 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
Did Boston Beer raise or lower its guidance?
Boston Beer (SAM) raised its guidance on Oct 22, 2026: Operating cash flow $150M for Q3 2026; Gross margin 49%–50% for Q3 2026; Tax rate −12% to −11% for Q3 2026; EPS −$5.76 to −$4.26 for Q3 2026.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.