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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 over 95% of sales in the us.

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Donald Trump&#8216;s 2024 presidential election win put several sectors in the spotlight, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alcohol">including alcohol stocks.</a>
What Happened: Some people watched the outcome of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">election night</a> on television from their home. Others likely scrolled along with social media on their phone. Some attended watch parties with friends and families, similar to a Super Bowl party or one for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40610039/are-nvidia-earnings-wall-streets-super-bowl-super-bulls-arrange-watch-parties-in-new-york-city">Nvidia's quarterly earnings.</a> 
Regardless of who voters wanted to win — Trump or Kamala Harris — they may have bought more alcohol for Election Day this year, at least in New York, with liquor stores reporting a busy day.
One liquor store <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/06/us-news/nyc-liquor-stores-were-crazy-busy-on-election-night-workers-say-weve-been-spending-hours-just-restocking/">told </a>the New York Post they were three to four times busier than a regular weekday on Election Day with heavy sales coming in the early afternoon and around 5 p.m. ET. An employee from Brooklyn's Juice Box liquor store told the Post there was also a noticeable trend from many customers.
"People were buying sparkling wine and a bottle of liquor for both (outcomes)," the employee said.
Employees from other New York stores noticed the same trend. Customers were either buying one type of alcohol for a happy outcome or one for a negative outcome.
"I have no idea if people will be drowning their sorrows or celebrating," the Juice Box employee added.
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Why It's Important: While it is only one day of the year, Election Day 2024 could provide a short bump for alcohol stocks like Diageo Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) and Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>). Beer stocks like Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>), Boston Beer Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) and Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) may have also benefitted from Election Day.
Alcohol may be a coping or celebratory item for Election Day in the U.S., but in India the country <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-election-2024-does-america-have-dry-days-like-india-during-election-season/articleshow/114945854.cms">has </a>dry days of no alcohol around their elections with residents unable to drink for 48 hours before the vote, on election day or as the vote is being totaled.
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Alcohol Stocks To Get A Boost From 2024 Election? Busy Liquor Stores Say Voters 'Drowning Their Sorrows Or Celebrating'

Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) reported third-quarter results, with net revenue increasing 0.6% to $605.5 million and a gross margin of 46.3%, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41530242/boston-beer-reports-third-quarter-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">rising 60 basis points year over year.</a>
Piper Sandler analyst Michael S. Lavery increased<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the price forecast to $330 from $325, with an Overweight rating.</a>
The analyst sees potential growth from the national rollout of Hard Mtn Dew within its own distribution network, primarily in 2025.
While transition disruptions have been more significant than expected, Hard Mtn Dew sales did increase in the third quarter of 2024, the analyst adds.
Per Lavery, the company is well-positioned to maintain shelf space during the Spring 2025 resets, contrasting with a 4% decline in 2024.
This improvement has been aided by replacing some declining or rationalized Truly SKUs with new offerings, including Truly Unruly and Twisted Tea Extreme, both with an 8% ABV compared to the 5% ABV of the original line.
The analyst adds that new products, particularly those with higher alcohol by volume (ABV), are performing well.
Consumer interest has been shown in its limited distribution area, with estimates suggesting potential sales of $150 million to $300 million by 2025, although the analyst&#8217;s current projection is just under $100 million.
Lavery raised the 2024 EPS estimates from $8.50 to $9.40 and the FY25 EPS estimates from $11.75 to $12.
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RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi reiterated the Sector Perform rating, with a price forecast of $318.
According to Modi, the firm is effectively &#8220;controlling the controllables,&#8221; which is supporting margin expansion even though volumes are down year-over-year.
As 2025 approaches, the analyst acknowledges ongoing challenges with volume growth but anticipates modest gains primarily from Twisted Tea. While Sun Cruiser is seen as promising, Truly is still viewed as a work in progress.
The analyst raised the FY25 adjusted EPS estimate from $11.00 to $11.21.
Price Action: SAM shares are trading higher by 0.25% to $302.62 at last check Friday.
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Boston Beer's Strategic Moves With Hard Mtn Dew And Twisted Tea Position It For 2025 Gains, Analysts Say

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi reiterates Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $318 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Boston Beer Co, Maintains $318 Price Target

Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintains Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $325 to $330.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Boston Beer Co, Raises Price Target to $330

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Kaumil Gajrawala downgraded the rating for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) from Buy to Hold and slashed the price target from $355 to $325. Boston Beer shares closed at $301.88 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Following an eight-day trial in which the U.S. Federal Trade Commission argued that a merger between Capri and Tapestry would remove competition from the U.S. handbag space, a U.S. judge has moved to block the pending merger, according to Reuters.
Capri shares tumbled 47.1% to $22.01 in pre-market trading.
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<li>The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) shares fell 4% to $289.80 in pre-market trading following third-quarter results.</li>
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Jefferies analyst Kaumil Gajrawala downgrades Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $355 to $325.

Jefferies Downgrades Boston Beer Co to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $325

r guidance. The Company's actual 2024 results could vary significantly from the current projection and are highly sensitive to changes in volume projections and supply chain performance as well as inflationary impacts.
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<td>Full Year 2024</td>
<td>Current Guidance</td>
<td>Prior Guidance</td>
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<td>Depletions and Shipments Percentage Decrease</td>
<td>Down low single digits</td>
<td>Down low single digit to zero</td>
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<td>Price Increases</td>
<td>2%</td>
<td>1% to 2%</td>
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<td>Gross Margin</td>
<td>44% to 45%</td>
<td>43% to 45%</td>
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<td>Advertising, Promotion, and Selling Expense Year Over Year Change ($ million)</td>
<td>($5) to $15</td>
<td>($5) to $15</td>
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<td>Effective Tax Rate</td>
<td>30%</td>
<td>28.5%</td>
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<td>GAAP EPS</td>
<td>$5.50 to $7.50</td>
<td>$7.00 to $11.00</td>
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<td>Non-GAAP EPS</td>
<td>$8.00 to $10.00</td>
<td>- &nbsp;</td>
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<td>Capital Spending ($ million)</td>
<td>$80 to $95</td>
<td>$90 to $110</td>
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The non-GAAP earnings per share (Non-GAAP EPS) projection excludes the impact of the non-cash brand impairments of $42.6 million or $2.49 per diluted share.
Underlying the Company's current 2024 projections are the following full-year estimates and targets:
<ul>
<li>The advertising, selling and promotional expense projection does not include any changes in freight costs for the shipment of products to the Company's distributors.</li>
<li>During full year 2024, the Company estimates shortfall fees will negatively impact gross margin by 65 to 75 basis points and the non-cash expense of third-party production pre-payments will negatively impact gross margins by 95 to 105 basis points.</li>
<li>The Company's business is seasonal, with the first quarter and fourth quarter being lower volume quarters and the fourth quarter typically the lowest absolute gross margin rate of the year.</li>
<li>The increase in the estimated full year effective tax rate is due to the impact of the third quarter non-cash brand impairment charge which decreased estimated full year pre-tax income but did not significantly change estimated full year non-deductible expenses.</li>
</ul>
2025 Financial Guidance
The Company is planning to provide full year 2025 financial guidance during its fourth quarter earnings call in February 2025.

Guidance

The Boston Beer Company Sees FY24 EPS $8.00-$10.00 Vs $9.60 Est.

Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $5.35 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.98 by 7.43 percent. This is a 14.81 percent increase over earnings of $4.66 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $605.48 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $601.06 million by 0.73 percent. This is a 0.64 percent increase over sales of $601.60 million the same period last year.

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Boston Beer Co Q3 Adj $5.35 Beats $4.98 Estimate, Sales $605.48M Beat $601.06M Estimate

In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $355.25, a high estimate of $389.00, and a low estimate of $318.00. This current average has decreased by 2.67% from the previous average price target of $365.00. 
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<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Boston Beer Co among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nik Modi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
<td>$332.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lavery</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$344.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Boston Beer Co. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Boston Beer Co compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Boston Beer Co's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Boston Beer Co's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Boston Beer Co analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Boston Beer Co: A Closer Look</h2>
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 over 95% of sales in the us.
<h3>Breaking Down Boston Beer Co's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Boston Beer Co's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.01% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Boston Beer Co's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.04% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Boston Beer Co's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.02%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Boston Beer Co's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.71%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Boston Beer Co's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.04, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
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4 Analysts Assess Boston Beer Co: What You Need To Know

Roth MKM analyst Bill Kirk reiterates Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $389 price target.

Roth MKM Reiterates Buy on Boston Beer Co, Maintains $389 Price Target

Buybacks

On Oct 2, Boston Beer Company Board Authorized Increase In Expenditure Limit For Co's Stock Repurchase Program By $400M

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTII#CSE">GTII</a>) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTCQX">GTBIF</a>), the owner of RISE Dispensaries, announced a $50 million share repurchase program on Monday.
What Happened: The company's board of directors approved the repurchase of up to 10,573,860 of its subordinate voting shares from time to time over the next 12 months.
The program will commence on Sept. 23, 2024, and expire on Sept. 22, 2025. Green Thumb's previous repurchase program expired on Sept. 10, 2024, under which the company repurchased 6.5 million shares for $73.3 million.
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The news comes on the heels of the company's announcement that it has closed on a $150 million five-year syndicated credit facility led by Valley National Bank, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40834346/cannabis-giant-green-thumb-secures-150m-credit-facility-strengthens-our-already-clean-balance-sh">the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp.</a>
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Why It Matters: Green Thumb CEO Ben Kovler said the buyback program allows it to be more flexible in using its cash reserves to repurchase more shares, if an opportunity arises.
"We love our balance sheet, particularly in light of the recent refinancing, and remain open to strategic M&amp;A, capital expenditures into the business and unique investment opportunities," Kovler said. "The future is bright for Green Thumb as America craves more well-being and more cannabis."
In June, Green Thumb expressed interest in merging with Boston Beer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>), a deal observers thought could reshape the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-beverages">cannabis and beverage sectors</a>. The transaction would create a company with $3 billion in proforma 2023 revenues, with two-thirds from Boston Beer.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GTBIF Price Action</h3>
Green Thumb's shares traded 0.04% higher at $10.33 per share after the market close on Friday afternoon.
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Cannabis Giant Green Thumb Confirms $50M Share Repurchase Program, CEO Open To M&A And 'Unique Investments'

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTII#CSE">GTII</a>) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTCQX">GTBIF</a>), the owner of RISE Dispensaries announced on Thursday it has closed on a $150 million 5-year syndicated credit facility led by Valley National Bank, the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp.
What Happened: The notes have a maturity date of Sept. 11, 2029 and will bear interest from the date of issue at a secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) + 500 basis points, payable quarterly.
The company said the transaction did not involve the issuance of any Green Thumb equity to any of the participating banks.
Why It Matters: The Chicago-based cannabis consumer packaged goods company plans to use proceeds along with existing cash to retire its $225 million senior secured debt due April 30, 2025.
Ben Kovler, the company's founder, chairman and CEO called the financing deal "a first-of-its-kind credit facility for the U.S. cannabis industry."
"This new capital funding further strengthens our already clean balance sheet for another five years," he said.
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What's Next: "We plan to double down on our efforts to build brands that Americans love," Kovler continued. "Cannabis is a means toward more well-being, and we know Americans are craving well-being now more than ever. The future of America is more cannabis, and this debt arrangement allows us to invest in the future of America's well-being.&#8221;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rumors Of Green Thumb And Boston Beer Merger</h3>
In June Green Thumb made headlines for expressing interest in merging with Boston Beer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>), a move that has the potential to reshape the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-beverages">cannabis and beverage sectors.</a>
A June 4th letter from Kovler to Boston Beer chairman Jim Koch expressed interest in a merger. The transaction would create a company with $3 billion in proforma 2023 revenues, with two-thirds from Boston Beer.
A report by Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic &amp; Associates explained at the time that Boston Beer's revenues are projected to increase by 2% in 2024, while Green Thumb&#8217;s are expected to grow by 15%. Despite higher sales, SAM operates in a flat to declining industry, whereas Green Thumb is in a growth sector, as highlighted in a summary of Zuanic's report by  Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/nicol-s-jose-rodriguez">Nicolás Jose Rodriguez.</a>
That said, Green Thumb&#8217;s net debt stood at $147 million at the end of 2023, while SAM had $298 million in cash and no financial debt. Zuanic said a cash offer for SAM would significantly increase Green Thumb&#8217;s leverage, making it an unlikely scenario. An <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38656307/big-players-in-u-s-cannabis-could-play-the-stock-value-card-in-m-a-new-report-shows">equity-based offer</a>, either 50/50 or 100%, would be more feasible and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39214567/rumors-of-green-thumb-and-boston-beer-merger-what-investors-need-to-know-analyst-br">beneficial for both parties.</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GTBIF Price Action</h3>
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Shares of beer companies are trading lower following weak earnings from Heineken.

Roth MKM analyst Bill Kirk maintains Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $395 to $389.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $389

Shares of Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) were climbing in early trading on Friday, after the company reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39972463/sam-adams-parent-boston-beer-reports-q2-results">second-quarter results</a>.
The results came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog reiterated a Sell rating, while reducing the price target from $210 to $230.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi maintained a Sector Perform rating, while cutting the price target from $332 to $318.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery reaffirmed an Overweight rating, while slashing the price target from $344 to $325.</li>
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Goldman Sachs: Boston Beer Company reported its quarterly earnings at $4.39 per share, significantly missing the consensus of $5.01 per share, due to softer-than-expected depletions and shipments as well as ongoing costs that resulted in disappointing gross margins, Herzog said in a note.
Management lowered the high end of their full-year depletion and shipment guidance ranges to reflect low-single-digit declines in both, the analyst stated. "While mgmt sounded confident that their wholesaler partners need more inventory to restore service levels, we have some concern, especially considering SAM's depletions were down -2% YTD thru June, suggesting distributors may want to structurally carry less inventory to meet slowing demand," he further wrote.
RBC Capital Markets: "As expected, category pressures were too much to overcome in the near term and resulted in a more muted volume outlook for the year," Modi said. He added, however, that management suggested a bottoming in April.
"Despite the topline pressure, SAM was able to maintain gross margin and EPS guidance in part due to improvements in productivity initiatives across procurement savings, waste and network optimization, and brewery performance," the analyst wrote. However, the gross margin guidance will likely be viewed as "less prudent relative to last quarter," he further wrote.
Piper Sandler: Boston Beer revenue was roughly in-line with expectations. EBIT margins came in lower due to higher costs, even before marketing spending increases in the back half of 2-24, Lavery said. 
"We see upside to SAM&#8217;s gross margin as it further brings production in-house," he added.
Hard Mountain Dew started transitioning to the company's distributor network in May, "with a full transition to new states likely lasting into early 2025," the analyst stated. "We still expect Hard Mtn Dew can be a catalyst in 2025, with shipments to some big new states expected to give a volume boost in 4Q24 ahead of early 2025 sales.&#8221;
SAM Price Action: Shares of Boston Beer Company had risen by 4.93% to $283.87 at the time of publication on Friday.
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RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi maintains Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $332 to $318.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $318

Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery maintains Boston Beer Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $344 to $325.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Boston Beer Co, Lowers Price Target to $325

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. `
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>)</h3>
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<li>On July 24, Lamb Weston reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued its FY25 earnings per share guidance below estimates. "We expect fiscal 2025 to be another challenging year. The operating environment has changed rapidly over the past twelve months as global restaurant traffic and frozen potato demand softened due to menu price inflation continuing to negatively affect global restaurant traffic," said Tom Werner, President and CEO. The company's stock fell around 33% over the past five days and has a 5<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LW">2-week low of $52.99</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 15.59</li>
<li>LW Price Action: Shares of Lamb Weston fell 6% to close at $53.01 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest Lamb Weston news</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On July 25, Boston Beer Company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results. "Our gross margin improvement initiatives continue to take hold, with gross margin expanding over 250 basis points year-to-date, and strong cash flow generation," said chairman and founder Jim Koch. "Depletions were soft in April, but improved as we moved through the quarter. The company's stock fell around 11% over the past month. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM">has a 52-week low</a> of $254.40.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 24.15</li>
<li>SAM Price Action: Shares of Boston Beer fell 0.5% to close at $270.52 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's charting tool helped identify the <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in SAM stock</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Celsius Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>)</h3>
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<li>On July 22, B. Riley Securities maintained a Buy rating on the stock but lowered its price target from $110 to $80. The company's stock dipped around 18% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CELH">low of $44.70</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.12</li>
<li>CELH Price Action: Shares of Celsius Holdings gained 1.7% to close at $46.40 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's signals feature notified of a potential <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in CELH shares</a>.</li>
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