The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, with a market capitalization near $1.92B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 2,537 people, carrying a beta of 0.88 to the broader market. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. Led by C. James Koch, public since 1995-11-21.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $175.35
- Total OI
- 3.9K
- Total Volume
- 212
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 37.3%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 37.92%
As of May 15, 2026, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) has 3.9K open contracts and 212 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 37.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 37.92%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How SAM options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on The Boston Beer Company, Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 37.3% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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Frequently asked SAM options chain questions
- What does the SAM options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) has 3.9K contracts outstanding and 212 traded today, with ATM IV of 37.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for SAM options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are SAM options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 37.92%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.