Boston Beer Co Inc.
- SAM ยท NYSE
- Malt Beverages
- Boston, MA
- CIK 0000949870
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- C. James Koch Chairman, President & CEO 4, 2026-10-28
- Accounting Officer Matt Murphy Interim CFO and Chief 8-K, 2026-10-22
- Matthew D. Murphy interim Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 8-K, 2026-08-20
- Allison Robl Stranksy Chief Marketing Officer 4, 2026-10-28
- Laura J. Boynton Chief People Officer 4, 2026-03-03
- Michael R. Crowley Chief Sales Officer 4, 2026-03-03
What leadership is saying
“The demand environment remains challenging, and we are prioritizing actions within our control to strengthen our business and improve market share trends”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 22, 2026
Boston Beer Co Inc is a U.S. public company in malt beverages (SIC 2082), headquartered in Boston, MA. It trades as SAM on NYSE. Revenue was $2.0B in the fiscal year ending December 27, 2025, -2.4% from the year before. C. James Koch is Chairman, President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $2.0B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $2.0B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $2.1B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $2.1B 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Operating income | $145M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $76.0M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $100M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $90.8M 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $8.0M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| SG&A | $801M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $742M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $731M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $736M 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $741M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Net income | $108M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $59.7M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $76.3M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $67.3M 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $14.6M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| C. James Koch | Chairman, President & CEO | 4, 2026-10-28 |
| Accounting Officer Matt Murphy | Interim CFO and Chief | 8-K, 2026-10-22 |
| Matthew D. Murphy | interim Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | 8-K, 2026-08-20 |
| Allison Robl Stranksy | Chief Marketing Officer | 4, 2026-10-28 |
| Laura J. Boynton Chief People Officer at The Boston Beer Company | Chief People Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Michael R. Crowley Chief Sales Officer at Boston Beer Company | Chief Sales Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Tara L. Heath Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at The Boston Beer Company | Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Philip A. Hodges | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Lesya Lysyj | Chief Marketing Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Philip E. Savastano | Chief Supply Chain Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| CEO Jim Koch | Chairman, Founder and | 8-K, 2026-10-22 |
| Samuel A. Calagione, III | Board member (per proxy) bio: Founder and Brewer of Dogfish Head Brewery | DEF 14A, 2026-04-10 |
| Matthew Donal Murphy | CAO & VP of Finance | 4, 2026-03-20 |
| Annette N. Fritsch | VP of Product Design and R&D | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| JOSEPH H. JORDAN | Board member (per proxy) bio: INDEPENDENT CLASS A DIRECTOR NOMINEE | DEF 14A, 2026-04-10 |
What Boston Beer Co Inc does
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.","American Fermentation Company LLC", and "Sinless Spirits Company".
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 27, 2025
Shares and governance
| Public float | $1.6B (as of June 27, 2025) | 10-K, February 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 26, 2026) | 10-Q, October 22, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 27, 2026 (filed April 10, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 10, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Boston, Massachusetts) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 | Michael Spillane Director | Sale | 3,120 | $642K | Form 4, November 4, 2025 |
| August 8, 2025 | Annette N. Fritsch VP of Product Design and R&D | Sale | 600 | $132K | Form 4, August 11, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-20
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-11
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-01
- Item 5.01 Changes in control of registrant
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-06-01
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-19
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-04-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-10
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-03-16
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Boston Beer Co Inc
- What does Boston Beer Co Inc do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "The Boston Beer Company, Inc.","American Fermentation Company LLC", and "Sinless Spirits Company"."
- What is Boston Beer Co Inc's revenue?
- $2.0B for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 24, 2026.
- Is Boston Beer Co Inc profitable?
- Boston Beer Co Inc reported net income of $108M for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2025.
- Who is the CEO of Boston Beer Co Inc?
- C. James Koch, Chairman, President & CEO, as named in a 4 filed October 28, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Boston Beer Co Inc?
- Accounting Officer Matt Murphy, Interim CFO and Chief, as named in a 8-K filed October 22, 2026.
- Where is Boston Beer Co Inc headquartered?
- Boston, MA.
- What is Boston Beer Co Inc's stock ticker?
- SAM on NYSE.
- What industry is Boston Beer Co Inc in?
- Malt Beverages, SIC code 2082.
- What is Boston Beer Co Inc's website?
- bostonbeer.com.
- When does Boston Beer Co Inc report earnings next?
- January 21, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Boston Beer Co Inc a public company?
- Yes. Boston Beer Co Inc files with the SEC under CIK 0000949870 and trades as SAM.
- Who audits Boston Beer Co Inc?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- What is Boston Beer Co Inc's public float?
- $1.6B as of June 27, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 24, 2026.
- How many business segments does Boston Beer Co Inc report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 26, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 22, 2026.
- When is Boston Beer Co Inc's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 27, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 10, 2026.
- Have Boston Beer Co Inc insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 8, 2025, officers and directors reported 2 open-market sales worth about $774K and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Michael Spillane (Director) sold 3,120 shares on November 4, 2025.