Boston Beer Company ( (SAM) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Boston Beer Company presented to its investors.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc., a leading craft brewer in the United States, is known for its diverse range of alcoholic beverages, including craft beer, hard cider, hard seltzer, and hard tea. The company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, highlighting a slight increase in net revenue and gross margin improvement despite a decrease in shipments and depletions. Key financial metrics for the fourth quarter included a 2.2% increase in net revenue to $402.3 million and a gross margin rise to 39.9%, although the company experienced a GAAP diluted loss per share of $3.38. For the full year, net revenue slightly increased to $2.01 billion, with a gross margin of 44.4% and a GAAP diluted earnings per share of $5.06. The company also generated $249 million in operating cash flow and ended the year with $212 million in cash and no debt. Looking ahead, Boston Beer Company plans to increase advertising investments in 2025 to strengthen its brands and drive sustainable growth, supported by its strong balance sheet and cash flow generation.