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In the past six months (March 2026 - September 2026), Boston Beer Co., Inc.'s stock price experienced a downward trend, declining by approximately 24.62%. Q1 2026 earnings in April 2026 reported a miss on both EPS and revenue compared to forecasts, including a significant pre-tax litigation charge, though the stock saw a modest after-hours increase. Q2 2026 earnings in July 2026 again missed non-GAAP EPS estimates, and while revenue met expectations, it represented a year-over-year decline, causing shares to slip after-hours. Analysts have largely maintained a cautious stance with a consensus 'Reduce' rating and several firms lowered price targets. The announcement in August 2026 that CFO Diego Reynoso would be stepping down initially caused Boston Beer shares to decline, adding leadership uncertainty.