Zacks Investment Research
03 Aug 2026, 09:01 UTC · 3h ago
Bear of the Day: Boston Beer (SAM)
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Zacks Investment Research
03 Aug 2026, 09:01 UTC · 3h ago
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Zacks has assigned Boston Beer Co. (SAM) a #5 'Strong Sell' rank. — A top-tier sell rating from a major research firm often triggers immediate negative sentiment and selling pressure for the specific equity.
-0.60Boston Beer expects tariff costs to increase to $20-$30 million in 2026, up from approximately $11 million in 2025. — Directly increasing operating expenses will compress profit margins and reduce net income.
-0.40Analyst estimates project negative revenue growth for Boston Beer through 2027. — Long-term revenue decline suggests a lack of growth catalysts and a shrinking market share.
-0.40GLP-1 weight loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are reducing alcohol consumption by altering brain reward pathways. — This represents a structural, long-term headwind for the entire alcohol industry beyond simple consumer preference.
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Key Boston Beer brands, including Twisted Tea and Truly, are experiencing losses in volume and market share. — Erosion of flagship products indicates a loss of competitive advantage in core market segments.
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The company is rated as a Strong Sell due to unfavorable alcohol consumption trends, falling earnings, and increasing tariff costs.
The article notes the 'explosion' of its weight loss drugs, which are actively reducing demand for alcohol products.
The article notes the 'explosion' of its weight loss drugs, which are actively reducing demand for alcohol products.
[mutual] Both companies are mentioned as providers of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
[mutual] Consumption of Eli Lilly's GLP-1 drugs is cited as a factor reducing demand for Boston Beer's alcohol products.
[mutual] Consumption of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 drugs is cited as a factor reducing demand for Boston Beer's alcohol products.
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