Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) is expected to report Q2 earnings on Aug. 1. Here's what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Boston Beer's revenues will increase 12.7% and EPS will improve 12.8%.

The average estimate for revenue is $150.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.23.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Boston Beer notched revenue of $113.3 million. GAAP reported sales were 11% higher than the prior-year quarter's $102.2 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.56. GAAP EPS of $0.56 for Q1 were 100% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.28 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 54.6%, 330 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 10.5%, 410 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 6.6%, 270 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $560.7 million. The average EPS estimate is $4.20.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Boston Beer is hold, with an average price target of $104.14.

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