Renaissance Technologies's SAM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 82,679 shares of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) worth $16.13 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in SAM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 112,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2021, reducing 148,800 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's The Boston Beer Company (SAM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly The Boston Beer Company (SAM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -4,400 | Reduce 5.05% | 82,679 | $195.13 |
| Q3 2025 | -4,300 | Reduce 4.71% | 87,079 | $211.42 |
| Q2 2025 | +13,100 | Add 16.74% | 91,379 | $190.81 |
| Q1 2025 | +10,400 | Add 15.32% | 78,279 | $238.84 |
| Q4 2024 | -4,400 | Reduce 6.09% | 67,879 | $299.98 |
| Q3 2024 | +27,079 | Add 59.91% | 72,279 | $289.14 |
| Q2 2024 | -40,300 | Reduce 47.13% | 45,200 | $305.05 |
| Q1 2024 | +40,000 | Add 87.91% | 85,500 | $304.42 |
| Q4 2023 | +38,000 | Add 506.67% | 45,500 | $345.58 |
| Q3 2023 | +7,500 | New Buy | 7,500 | $389.47 |
| Q4 2021 | -85,900 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | -148,800 | Reduce 63.40% | 85,900 | $509.76 |
| Q2 2021 | -69,200 | Reduce 22.77% | 234,700 | $1020.80 |
| Q1 2021 | -69,600 | Reduce 18.63% | 303,900 | $1206.28 |
| Q4 2020 | -88,617 | Reduce 19.18% | 373,500 | $994.29 |
| Q3 2020 | -21,883 | Reduce 4.52% | 462,117 | $883.36 |
| Q2 2020 | -72,400 | Reduce 13.01% | 484,000 | $536.65 |
| Q1 2020 | +65,641 | Add 13.38% | 556,400 | $367.56 |
| Q4 2019 | +75,759 | Add 18.26% | 490,759 | $377.85 |
| Q3 2019 | +91,500 | Add 28.28% | 415,000 | $364.08 |
| Q2 2019 | +112,700 | Add 53.46% | 323,500 | $377.76 |
| Q1 2019 | +108,200 | Add 105.46% | 210,800 | $294.73 |
| Q4 2018 | +42,941 | Add 71.98% | 102,600 | $240.84 |
| Q3 2018 | +59,659 | New Buy | 59,659 | $287.50 |
| Q2 2018 | -53,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +11,600 | Add 27.75% | 53,400 | $189.04 |
| Q4 2017 | +31,200 | Add 294.34% | 41,800 | $191.10 |
| Q3 2017 | +8,000 | Add 307.69% | 10,600 | $156.23 |
| Q2 2017 | -29,600 | Reduce 91.93% | 2,600 | $132.31 |
| Q1 2017 | +32,200 | New Buy | 32,200 | $144.66 |
| Q2 2016 | -28,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | -14,047 | Reduce 33.02% | 28,500 | $185.05 |
| Q4 2015 | -26,771 | Reduce 38.62% | 42,547 | $201.92 |
| Q3 2015 | -56,076 | Reduce 44.72% | 69,318 | $210.61 |
| Q2 2015 | -20,906 | Reduce 14.29% | 125,394 | $231.99 |
| Q1 2015 | +25,400 | Add 21.01% | 146,300 | $267.40 |
| Q4 2014 | -3,600 | Reduce 2.89% | 120,900 | $289.54 |
| Q3 2014 | -48,400 | Reduce 27.99% | 124,500 | $221.76 |
| Q2 2014 | +11,170 | Add 6.91% | 172,900 | $223.52 |
| Q1 2014 | +66,030 | Add 69.00% | 161,730 | $244.73 |
| Q4 2013 | +5,800 | Add 6.45% | 95,700 | $241.79 |
| Q3 2013 | -21,800 | Reduce 19.52% | 89,900 | $244.20 |
| Q2 2013 | +111,700 | Add 0.00% | 111,700 | $170.64 |
Renaissance Technologies's The Boston Beer Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 111,700 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) for 43 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) was in Q2 2019, adding 323,500 shares worth $122.2 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 82,679 shares of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), valued at approximately $16.13 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) was 556,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020.