AQR Holdings (NYSE: SAM) holds 7.78% of Boston Beer, 651,984 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC filed Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 651,984 shares of Boston Beer Co Inc Class A common stock, representing 7.78% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

The filing shows shared voting power of 649,701 shares and shared dispositive power of 651,984. The amendment is signed May 14, 2026, and states AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

AQR reports a sizable passive stake in Boston Beer totaling 651,984 shares (7.78%).

The Schedule 13G/A amendment lists 651,984 shares beneficially owned with 649,701 shares of shared voting power as of 03/31/2026. This filing style is consistent with institutional passive disclosure rules.

Impact depends on AQR's investment intent and any future amendments; subsequent filings would disclose changes to voting or disposition rights.

Corporate Governance Specialist

The filing clarifies ownership structure and entity attribution between parent and subsidiary.

The exhibit states that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and that the amendment is filed on behalf of both entities. Signatures are dated 05/14/2026.

Governance implications are factual: the report documents beneficial ownership and shared powers without indicating changes to control or intent.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 651,984 shares Percent of class: 7.78% Shared voting power: 649,701 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 651,984 shares as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 7.78% Class A common stock

Shared voting power 649,701 shares reported for each AQR entity

Shared dispositive power 651,984 shares reported for each AQR entity

CUSIP 100557107 Boston Beer Class A common stock

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Shared dispositive power, Exhibit — parent/subsidiary attribution

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficial ownership regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 651,984 (b) Percent of class: 7.78%"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Shared dispositive power regulatory

"Shared dispositive power 651,984.00 reported for each entity"

Exhibit — parent/subsidiary attribution other

"AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC"

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 09:24 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What stake does AQR hold in Boston Beer (SAM)?

Direct answer: AQR reports beneficial ownership of 651,984 shares, equaling 7.78% of Class A common stock. Supporting context: The Schedule 13G/A amendment lists shared voting power of 649,701 and shared dispositive power of 651,984 as of 03/31/2026.

Does this filing show who controls those AQR-held shares?

Direct answer: The filing shows shared voting and dispositive power figures rather than sole control. Supporting context: It specifies 0 sole voting and dispositive power and 649,701 shared voting power for each reporting entity.

When is the ownership figure dated in the Schedule 13G/A amendment?

Direct answer: The ownership amounts are reported as of 03/31/2026. Supporting context: The cover line lists that date and the amendment is signed on 05/14/2026, reflecting a later signature date for the amendment filing.

Which AQR entities filed the Schedule 13G/A for Boston Beer?

Direct answer: AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC filed the amendment. Supporting context: The exhibit states the subsidiary relationship and that the filing is made on behalf of both entities by an authorized signatory.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

BOSTON BEER CO INC

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock. $0.01 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

100557107

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 100557107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 649,701.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 651,984.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

651,984.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.78 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 100557107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 649,701.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 651,984.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

651,984.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.78 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BOSTON BEER CO INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE, SUITE 850, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02210
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock. $0.01 par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: 100557107
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 651,984
(b)	Percent of class: 7.78 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 649,701 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 649,701
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 651,984 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 651,984
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	05/14/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	05/14/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.