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Boston Beer Reports Q1 2023 Net Loss and Declining Revenue Amid Depletions Drop
BOSTON BEER CO INC
2023-Q1 EPS reported
-$0.73
revenue$410,000,000
- Net revenue of $410.0 million decreased 4.7% from prior year; net loss of $9.0 million ($0.73 per diluted share).
- Depletions fell 6% and shipments declined 7.6%, with growth in Twisted Tea and Hard Mountain Dew offset by declines in Truly, Angry Orchard, Samuel Adams, and Dogfish Head.
- Gross margin of 38.0% was impacted by 210 basis points from inventory obsolescence costs and a non-recurring contract brewery payment.
- Ended quarter with $122.6 million cash and no debt; repurchased $27.5 million in shares year-to-date through April 21, 2023.
- Reiterated full-year 2023 guidance: depletions and shipments down 2% to 8%; EPS expected $6.00 to $10.00.