8 Best Low Float Stocks to Invest in Now

3. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) is a beverage company that produces and sells craft beer, hard seltzers, ciders, and other alcoholic beverages. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard, and Dogfish Head. The company distributes its products across the United States and select international markets through a network of wholesalers and retailers. SAM also operates brewing facilities and research centers to develop new flavors and brewing techniques. The Boston-based company ranked sixth on our recent list of 10 Best Beverage Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) achieved a 31% growth in non-GAAP EPS to $9.43 while delivering 200 basis points of gross margin expansion, reaching 44.4% in 2024. The business demonstrated strong cash generation with free cash flow of $173 million or $14.70 per share, enabling share repurchases of $239 million in 2024. For 2025, the company plans to increase advertising investments across its portfolio to improve market share trends and support the national launch of Sun Cruiser. The company expects 2025 depletions and shipments to range between a decrease of low single digits to an increase of low single digits YoY, with price increases between 1% and 2%. Gross margins are projected to be between 45% and 47% for 2025, with diluted EPS targeted between $8.00 and $10.50.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) continues to execute its multiyear productivity plans across procurement savings, network optimization, and brewery performance, which are expected to support gross margin improvement to high-40s to 50% over time. Key growth initiatives include the national expansion of Sun Cruiser, which is expected to more than triple its distribution points between the end of 2024 and peak summer selling season, and continued focus on Twisted Tea, which remains the clear leader in the hard tea category with an 84% market share. The company is operating in a dynamic environment with inflation impacting consumer behavior and increased competition in the fourth category, while maintaining confidence in multiple growth opportunities as lines continue to blur between beer, wine, and liquor. With a public shares float of 8.36 million, SAM is one of the best low float stocks to invest in now.