SAM Option Overview
Boston Beer Company (SAM) options traded 368 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 150, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 35.8%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $185.22, 19.0% below the $228.59 close.
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SAM Options FAQ
How actively are SAM options traded?
209 calls and 159 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 368 contracts in total. Open interest was 7.8K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 155 contracts per day. The SAM option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is SAM implied volatility high right now?
Boston Beer IV rank is 5, so its 30-day implied volatility of 35.8% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 26.8% on Dec 22, 2025 to 190.4% on Jul 17, 2026. See the SAM implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the SAM put/call ratio?
The Boston Beer put/call volume ratio was 0.76 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.16. The SAM open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is SAM max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Boston Beer options about one week from expiration was $185.22, 19.0% below the $228.59 close. The SAM max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is SAM's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 37.0%, options price a move of about ±$11.72 (±5.1%) over the next week, a range of roughly $216.87 to $240.31 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The SAM expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.