The Boston Beer Co. Boston, reported its first-quarter 2015 net revenue at $199.5 million, which is an increase of $15.7 million, or 8.5 percent, compared with the same period last year, the company says. The increase is mainly due to core shipment growth of 6 percent, it says. Net income for the first quarter was $13.7 million, or $1 per diluted share, an increase of $5.4 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, from the first quarter of last year, it reports. This increase was primarily due to shipment increases and slightly improved gross margins, it explains.
"I am proud that we continue to lead the craft industry in both innovation and variety,” said Jim Koch, chairman and founder of The Boston Beer Co., in a statement. “We are pleased with the health of our brand portfolio and remain positive about the future of craft beer."