The Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) closes above $185.00 on July 18, 2026
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Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Boston Beer closed at $183.62 on July 2, 2026. Q2 2026 results are due after the close on July 22 — after this prediction's deadline. The hard seltzer market shrank 5% in 2025 (measured off-premise channels) while RTD spirits are growing. The 2026 EPS guidance of $8.50–$11.00 reflects wide uncertainty. The threshold of $185 implies a ~+0.75% move from the last known price. Pre-positioning ahead of the Q2 report is possible, but structural headwinds in hard seltzer weigh on buying enthusiasm. No Polymarket market.
Data basis for this prediction
- Boston Beer (SAM) Schluss 02.07.2026: 183,62 USD (Yahoo Finance)
- SAM Q2 2026 Ergebnistermin: 22. Juli 2026 nach Börsenschluss (MarketBeat / SEC 8-K)
- Hard Seltzer Kategorie –5% YoY 2025 off-premise (SAM Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript, The Motley Fool)
- SAM 2026 EPS-Guidance: 8,50–11,00 USD je Aktie (Boston Beer Q1 2026 Earnings)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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