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Historical analyst accuracy
For Boston Beer Company, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 20% were profitable, average return -6% (101 calls). At 3 months: -4% average return (25% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse | 14 | 7% | -3% |
| Morgan Stanley | 10 | 10% | -25% |
| UBS | 9 | 11% | -47% |
| Goldman Sachs | 7 | 29% | -27% |
| Jefferies | 7 | 0% | -38% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston Beer Company a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Boston Beer Company (SAM) is "Hold" (1 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 20% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Boston Beer Company's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $210 (+15% vs $183), ranging from $169 to $295 (10 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Boston Beer Company?
Over 1 year, 20% of analyst targets on Boston Beer Company were profitable, for an average return of -6% (across 101 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Boston Beer Company stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $210 within 12 months, i.e. +15% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $295, the most cautious $169.
What is the Boston Beer Company stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $210, +15%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (20%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Boston Beer Company overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Boston Beer Company is available in the interactive analysis.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.