Boston Beer rises on Q2 revenue beat

Boston Beer

28/07/2023 13:02

** Shares of Sam Adams-owner Boston Beer  SAM.N  surge ~10%
to $345.06 premarket
    ** Co's Q2 net revenue of $603.3 million beat estimates of
$591.8 million - Refinitiv 
    ** SAM says strong Twisted Tea sales growth helped offset
declines in its hard seltzer brands such as Truly
    ** Gross margin increased 230 bps to 45.4%, vs 43.1% a year
ago, as co benefited from higher pricing 
    ** SAM reiterates outlook on annual earnings, depletion and
shipment expecations 
    ** At least four brokerages raise PT on stock; median PT of
14 analysts is $326.50 - Refinitiv
    ** Up to last close, stock had fallen ~5% YTD

 (Reporting by Juveria Tabassum in Bengaluru)
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