Renaissance Technologies's SAM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 87,079 shares of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) worth $18.41 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +111,701 | Add 0.00% | 111,700 | $170.64 |
| Q3 2013 | -21,800 | Reduce 19.52% | 89,900 | $244.20 |
| Q4 2013 | +5,800 | Add 6.45% | 95,700 | $241.79 |
| Q1 2014 | +66,030 | Add 69.00% | 161,730 | $244.73 |
| Q2 2014 | +11,170 | Add 6.91% | 172,900 | $223.52 |
| Q3 2014 | -48,400 | Reduce 27.99% | 124,500 | $221.76 |
| Q4 2014 | -3,600 | Reduce 2.89% | 120,900 | $289.54 |
| Q1 2015 | +25,400 | Add 21.01% | 146,300 | $267.40 |
| Q2 2015 | -20,906 | Reduce 14.29% | 125,394 | $231.99 |
| Q3 2015 | -56,076 | Reduce 44.72% | 69,318 | $210.61 |
| Q4 2015 | -26,771 | Reduce 38.62% | 42,547 | $201.92 |
| Q1 2016 | -14,047 | Reduce 33.02% | 28,500 | $185.05 |
| Q2 2016 | -28,500 | Sold Out | 28,500 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +32,200 | New Buy | 32,200 | $144.66 |
| Q2 2017 | -29,600 | Reduce 91.93% | 2,600 | $132.31 |
| Q3 2017 | +8,000 | Add 307.69% | 10,600 | $156.23 |
| Q4 2017 | +31,200 | Add 294.34% | 41,800 | $191.10 |
| Q1 2018 | +11,600 | Add 27.75% | 53,400 | $189.04 |
| Q2 2018 | -53,400 | Sold Out | 53,400 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +59,659 | New Buy | 59,659 | $287.50 |
| Q4 2018 | +42,941 | Add 71.98% | 102,600 | $240.84 |
| Q1 2019 | +108,200 | Add 105.46% | 210,800 | $294.73 |
| Q2 2019 | +112,700 | Add 53.46% | 323,500 | $377.76 |
| Q3 2019 | +91,500 | Add 28.28% | 415,000 | $364.08 |
| Q4 2019 | +75,759 | Add 18.26% | 490,759 | $377.85 |
| Q1 2020 | +65,641 | Add 13.38% | 556,400 | $367.56 |
| Q2 2020 | -72,400 | Reduce 13.01% | 484,000 | $536.65 |
| Q3 2020 | -21,883 | Reduce 4.52% | 462,117 | $883.36 |
| Q4 2020 | -88,617 | Reduce 19.18% | 373,500 | $994.29 |
| Q1 2021 | -69,600 | Reduce 18.63% | 303,900 | $1206.28 |
| Q2 2021 | -69,200 | Reduce 22.77% | 234,700 | $1020.80 |
| Q3 2021 | -148,800 | Reduce 63.40% | 85,900 | $509.76 |
| Q4 2021 | -85,900 | Sold Out | 85,900 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +7,500 | New Buy | 7,500 | $389.47 |
| Q4 2023 | +38,000 | Add 506.67% | 45,500 | $345.58 |
| Q1 2024 | +40,000 | Add 87.91% | 85,500 | $304.42 |
| Q2 2024 | -40,300 | Reduce 47.13% | 45,200 | $305.05 |
| Q3 2024 | +27,079 | Add 59.91% | 72,279 | $289.14 |
| Q4 2024 | -4,400 | Reduce 6.09% | 67,879 | $299.98 |
| Q1 2025 | +10,400 | Add 15.32% | 78,279 | $238.84 |
| Q2 2025 | +13,100 | Add 16.74% | 91,379 | $190.81 |
| Q3 2025 | -4,300 | Reduce 4.71% | 87,079 | $211.42 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) was in Q2 2019, adding 323,500 shares worth $122.2 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 87,079 shares of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), valued at approximately $18.41 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) represents approximately 0.02% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) was 556,400 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.