BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) Options Statistics & Positioning

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 22.0%, an IV rank of 35 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$5.44 (±3.1%) move in SAM for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $185 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.76. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$178.30

52-week range

$162.04 – $252.50

ATM IV (30d)

22.0%

IV rank

35 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$5.44 (±3.1%)

Put/call OI

1.76

Put-heavy

Max pain

$185

↑ 3.8% above close

Next earnings

Jul 23, 2026

Most Active SAM Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
SAM $200 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.23	44.3%	30
SAM $180 put	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$13.90	66.3%	13
SAM $180 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$6.25	49.0%	12
SAM $160 put	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$5.20	64.1%	10
SAM $200 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$5.50	54.6%	10

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SAM Implied Volatility

22.0% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 35 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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SAM Open Interest

1.76 put/call OI ratio

1,495 calls and 2,629 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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SAM Max Pain

$185 max pain

3.8% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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SAM Gamma Exposure

-$17.59M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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SAM Options Volume

95 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.79 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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SAM Most Active Options

$200 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

SAM's next expected earnings date is Jul 23, 2026. Options currently price a ±$5.44 (±3.1%) move for the front expiration.

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SAM Options FAQ

When is SAM's next earnings date?

SAM's next expected earnings date is Jul 23, 2026. Options currently price a ±$5.44 (±3.1%) move for the front expiration.

How often is SAM options data on this page updated?

All SAM statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see SAM max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated SAM pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.