Boston Beer (SAM) Research & Development (2010 - 2026)
Boston Beer's (SAM) quarterly Research & Development came in at $185.9 million in Q2 2026, up 16.38% on a YoY basis from $159.7 million in Q2 2025, and up 32.7% quarter-over-quarter from $140.1 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Boston Beer (SAM) Research & Development (2010 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Boston Beer (SAM) has reported Research & Development for 17 consecutive years, with $185.9 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 16.38% year-over-year to $185.9 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at $638.7 million (up 9.21% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $610.0 million, up 10.49% from the prior year.
- Research & Development improved to $185.9 million in Q2 2026 per SAM's latest filing, from $140.1 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Research & Development topped out at $185.9 million in Q2 2026 and bottomed at $120.3 million in Q1 2024.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $145.7 million across 5 years, with a median of $146.1 million in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2026: Research & Development declined 7.85% in 2022, then rose 16.38% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $139.2 million in 2022, then declined by 7.58% to $128.6 million in 2023, then advanced by 8.49% to $139.5 million in 2024, then climbed by 6.03% to $148.0 million in 2025, then increased by 25.62% to $185.9 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $185.9 million, $140.1 million, and $148.0 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambev | 47.24 Bn | 43.62 Bn | 2.06 Bn | -461.42 Mn |
| 2 | Constellation Brands | 20.92 Bn | 20.82 Bn | 1.32 Bn | - |
| 3 | Molson Coors Beverage | 7.24 Bn | 5.11 Bn | 1.06 Bn | - |
| 4 | United Breweries | 2.21 Bn | -370.81 Bn | 252.83 Bn | - |
| 5 | Boston Beer | 1.70 Bn | 1.43 Bn | 286.37 Mn | 185.88 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | 185.88 Mn |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 140.08 Mn |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 147.97 Mn |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 164.74 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 159.71 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 137.54 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 139.55 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 147.99 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 144.22 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 120.28 Mn |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 128.63 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 152.58 Mn |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 149.36 Mn |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 125.43 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 139.19 Mn |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 153.72 Mn |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 154.88 Mn |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 130.62 Mn |
| Dec 25, 2021 | 137.70 Mn |
| Sep 25, 2021 | 166.82 Mn |