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Boston Beer CoSAM +0.58%68 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $262.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 106 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks worse than 943395.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
SAM's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 8.55 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
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2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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SAM vs TAP, STZ: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Boston Beer Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Boston Beer Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Boston Beer Co (SAM) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #999999 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Boston Beer Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #999999 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boston Beer Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #999999 out of 106 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Boston Beer Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.55, based on 106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boston Beer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Beer Co (SAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $262.14, compared to a current price of $185.92 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Boston Beer Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Boston Beer Co (SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Beer Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $185.92 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $262.14.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAM:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $262.14 vs. price of $185.92 (29.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boston Beer is a top player in high-end malt beverages and adjacent categories in the US, with strong positions in craft beer, flavored malt beverages, hard cider, and hard seltzer. The bulk of volume and revenue is concentrated in four brands: Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, and Truly. Beverages are produced using a hybrid model leveraging both in-house capacities and third-party breweries through contract arrangements. While the firm is required to use distributors to reach end markets, including retailers and on-premises operators, it also employs 500 internal sales representatives to educate the market about its products. The firm generates almost all sales in the US.
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