Boston Beer , Inc. Profit Margin

Boston Beer , Inc. posts a profit margin of -3.43% as of September 2026. That compares with 4.38% in the prior-year period — down 178.3% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Boston Beer , Inc.'s profit margin was 4.38%. The latest reading is -3.43% — a 178.3% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Consumer Staples stocks, a profit margin near 22.57% is typical. Boston Beer , Inc.'s -3.43% is lower that level. That is roughly 115.2% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Boston Beer , Inc.'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is -3.43% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for SAM's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 22.57%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Boston Beer , Inc.'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.