Goldman Says Underestimated Angry Orchard, Upgrades Boston Beer (SAM) to Neutral

Goldman Sachs upgraded Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $162.00 (from $141.00).

Analyst Judy E. Hong said, "We significantly underestimated the success of Angry Orchard. In less than 12 months, Angry Orchard went from not existing to having a 40%+ share of the burgeoning cider segment and we now forecast Angry Orchard to make up 20% of SAM's volume by the end of 2015."

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Shares of Boston Beer Company closed at $156.49 yesterday.

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