Boston Beer Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) reported that its second-quarter net income increased to $19.72 million or $1.45 per share, from $14.35 million or $1.06 per share, last year.

On average, five analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.34 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net revenue rose to $181.33 million, from $147.50 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $175.38 million for the quarter. The company increased its projection of 2013 earnings per share to between $5.10 and $5.40. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal 2013 profit per share of $4.98.