SAM Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.73%
Last Quarter
$1.64
Past Year
$9.75
Growth Past 5yrs
-8.62%
Next Quarter
$1.95
Estimate Next Year
$45.56
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$270.00
49.49% Upside
Mean Price Target
$235.70
30.49% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$210.00
16.27% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 07, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
SAM Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, SAM (NYSE: SAM) reported an actual EPS of $1.64 for the quarter ending on Apr 30, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.96, resulting in a -16.33% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 24, 2026), SAM recorded an actual EPS of $-2.12 with a -9.01% surprise. See SAM's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
SAM has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 30, 2026 showing a -16.33% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 24, 2026 recorded a -9.01% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.64 | 1.96 | -16.33% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -2.12 | -2.33 | -9.01% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 4.25 | 3.78 | +12.43% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 5.45 | 4.37 | +24.71% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 2.16 | 0.78 | +176.92% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | -1.68 | -1.21 | +38.84% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SAM stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given SAM stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 23 analysts have given their ratings
to SAM out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
22 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$235.70 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 30.49% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for SAM highest price target?
Analysts suggest SAM's stock price would rise to a high of $270.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for SAM over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the SAM stock price could move to $210.00.
What is the average target price for SAM?
SAM stock has an average analyst estimate of $235.70.
At its current price, how far is SAM from its average target price?
SAM shares are currently trading 30.49% above this price target.
What were SAM’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.64 versus consensus estimates of $1.96, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.16.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
SAM's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.95 and $45.56 for the whole year.
What has SAM's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.73% EPS growth for SAM in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -8.62% in the past five years.