News Boston Beer Shows Strong First Quarter

The Boston Beer Company reported first quarter 2019 net revenue of $251.7 million, an increase of $61.2 million or 32.1% from the same period last year, mainly due to an increase in shipments of 32.5%.

The significant increase in net revenue, compared to the first quarter of 2018, was driven by the planned acceleration in the timing of shipments during the year to support current and anticipated growth in demand.  But sales on the street were strong for Boston Beer as well, with depletions up 11% during the same period. Full-year depletion and shipment growth is now estimated at between 10% and 15%, an increase from the previously communicated range of between 8% and 13%.

The full press release is here.

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