In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund highlighted The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM).
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) is an alcoholic beverage company known for its Samuel Adams Boston Lager
On July 13, 2026, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) closed at $172.39 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.79 billion. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) posted a one-month return of -4.32%, while its shares lost 9.92% over the past 52 weeks. Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund stated the following regarding The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) in its Q2 2026 investor update: “The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) – Alcoholic beverage company Boston Beer was a detractor for the quarter as the market continues to react to mixed short-term industry data.
The company reported a decent quarter that showed continued progress on gross margins. They were one of the few companies in the industry that gained share in shelf resets this past year as Sun Cruiser is now making its way into large chains. Boston Beer has one of the best innovation track records in the industry, and their pace of new product launches has recently picked up.