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The Boston Beer Company, Inc.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc.

SAMNYSEConsumer Defensive● Active
$164.72
+$3.64(+2.26%)
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$264.46
52W Low$162.02
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

SAM · cash on hand · updated Dec 27, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$223.4M▲ +5.5% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 27, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$223.4M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+5.5%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$164.1M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 27, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$223.4MCash on Hand
Total Debt$37.9MTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt+$185.5MNet Cash Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 86%Debt 14%

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. has a net cash position of $185.5M, holding more cash than debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$223.4M − $37.9M = +$185.5M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
SAM annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 27, 2025Latest$223.4M+5.5%
Dec 28, 2024$211.8M-29.0%
Dec 31, 2023$298.5M+65.3%
Dec 31, 2022$180.6M+572.4%
Dec 31, 2021$26.9M-83.6%
SAM cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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#1
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$15.28B3.5%#2
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$13.87B4.1%#3
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$9.56B2.8%
#5
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.YOU
SAM
$223.4M12.6%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) cash on hand as of December 27, 2025 is $223.4M, comprising $223.4M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as The Boston Beer Company, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as The Boston Beer Company, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +5.5% in 2025: increased +5.5% in 2025. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. carries total debt of $37.9M against cash of $223.4M, resulting in a net cash position of +$185.5M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

SAM cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 27, 2025, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) has $223,378,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $223,378,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 28, 2026): $164,124,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · The Boston Beer Company, Inc. · The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 27, 2025