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Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) Stock

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Beyond Meat Inc is a provider of plant-based meat company offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. It builds meat directly from plants, an innovation that enables consumers to experience the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while enjoying the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating plant-based meat product It has products such as burgers, sausage, ground beef, jerky, meatballs and chicken. The company generates revenue from sales of its products to the customers across mainstream grocery, mass merchandiser, club store, convenience store and natural retailer channels and various food-away-from-home channels, including restaurants, foodservice outlets and schools, mainly in the United States.

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Beyond Meat Option Alert: Mar 21 $3 Puts Sweep (20) Below Bid: 12400 @ $0.1 vs 8708 OI; Earnings 5/7 After Close [est] Ref=$3.39

J.P. Morgan analyst Ken Goldman reiterated an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYND/analyst-ratings">Underweight rating</a> on the shares of Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>).
In the fourth-quarter, the El Segundo, California-based company exceeded revenue expectations by $1.1 million, although EBITDA fell short of consensus Metrix estimates by $7 million, primarily due to a weaker-than-anticipated gross margin, said the analyst.
The 2025 revenue guidance also underperformed, with the midpoint forecast of approximately $327 million, below the Consensus Metrix estimate of $337 million. 
The company projects a gross margin of around 20% for 2025, close to the Street&#8217;s expectation of 20.5%. On the operating expenses front, Beyond Meat continues to make progress by announcing additional savings. But the midpoint guidance of $170 million is slightly below the Street's $173 million estimate, Goldman says.
Beyond said its operating expenses would be reduced by $5.5 million to $6.5 million&nbsp;after its plan to cut 44 positions in North America and the EU.
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Overall, the analyst does not see significant changes to the consensus EBITDA for 2025, though the revenue outlook is expected to align with the company's guidance.
While revenue is expected to grow (+MSD%) in 2H24, it&#8217;s important to note that BYND has a history of missing its guidance.
Over the past five years, the company's sales or gross margin projections have consistently fallen short of initial forecasts. Therefore, investors should be cautious about expecting significant upside from the 2025 guidance provided today, the analyst asserted.
The analyst changes the 2025 EBITDA estimate from -$63 million to -$61 million and for 2026, the estimate is changed from -$44 million to -$39 million.
While demand for its products may improve long-term and the company is well-positioned in the alt-meat market, the analyst thinks the path to profitability remains uncertain, and current demand patterns are flat. 
Price Action: BYND shares are trading lower by 9.41% at $3.23 at last check Thursday.
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Beyond Meat Faces Flat Demand In 2025, Path To Profitability Remains Uncertain: Analyst

The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both slipped into the red, reversing early gains on Thursday, while the Dow Jones remained in positive territory in midday trading. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) led the tech sector lower after the company posted its smallest revenue beat in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/44015322/nvidia-analyst-sees-significant-upside-for-stock-with-favorable-riskreward">years on Wednesday.</a>
Wall Street digested a slew of new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/44015237/pending-home-sales-crash-to-record-low-jobless-claims-soar-wall-street-reacts">economic data </a>including soaring jobless claims and pending home sales dropping to the lowest level on record in January. The second estimate of the fourth quarter 2024 real GDP showed signs of rising inflation with the personal consumption expenditures price index for the quarter revised up 0.1 percentage point, and core PCE revised up 0.2 percentage points. 
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Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian pointed to the GDP revisions, rising jobless claims and drop in pending home sales as signs of potential trouble ahead.&nbsp;
"Once again, today&#8217;s U.S. economic data have somewhat of a scent of stagflation to them, adding to concerns that the global economy&#8217;s only reliable engine of growth risks playing a game of economic Twister with a foot on stagnation and a hand on inflation," El-Erian wrote in a social<a href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/1895142925786358101"> media post</a>.  
President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44010093/trumps-plan-for-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-to-start-march-4-could-shake-stock-market"> into effect </a>on March 4. He added that imports from China will also see an additional 10% tariff on March 4, fueling fears that his tariff policies could lead to slower growth and higher inflation.&nbsp;
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded below the $85,000 level and the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note rose slightly to 4.29%. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,951.46</td>
<td>-0.65%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,952.10</td>
<td>-0.07%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,695.32</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,163.19</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.3% to $592.78.</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) climbed 0.4% at $436.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) dipped 0.91% to $509.88.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.53% to $214.54.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) was down 0.39% to $214.85.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose 1.1% to $90.11.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Stock Movers </h1>
Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares dipped Thursday after the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43991325/salesforce-shares-sink-after-q4-revenues-miss-estimates-weak-fy26-guidance-details"> company reported</a> worse-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued FY26 and Q1 guidance below expectations. 
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) </li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) </li>
<li>MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) </li>
<li>Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) </li>
<li>Snowflake, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</li>
<li>eBay, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) </li>
<li>C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) </li>
<li>Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) </li>
<li>Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>) </li>
<li>Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>)</li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Thursday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) </li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) </li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) </li>
<li>Duolingo, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NYSE">DUOL</a>) </li>
<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) </li>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc.  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) </li>
<li>Talen Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>) </li>
<li>Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOV#NASDAQ">CLOV</a>) </li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>)</li>
</ul>
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BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik maintains Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $6 to $5.

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BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Beyond Meat, Lowers Price Target to $5

Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer maintains Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $4 to $3.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Beyond Meat, Lowers Price Target to $3

Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower in premarket</a> on Thursday.
The company reported<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43989457/beyond-meat-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fourth-quarter sales growth of 4% </a>year-on-year to $76.66 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $75.31 million.
The increase in net revenues was primarily driven by a 6.3% increase in net revenue per pound, partially offset by a 2.1% decrease in volume of products sold.
U.S. retail channel net revenues increased 5.7% to $33.9 million, U.S. foodservice channel net revenues decreased 2.1% to $10.5 million, International retail&nbsp;declined 1.7% to $13.1 million and International foodservice improved 9.2% to $19.3 million.
Adjusted EPS of $(0.65) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus</a> estimate of $(0.44).
Gross profit for the quarter was $10.0 million compared to a loss of $83.9 million last year. The gross margin was 13.1%.
The company posted an operating loss of $37.8 million compared to a loss of $160.8 million last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $26.0 million versus a loss of $125.1 million in the year-ago period.
The company held $145.6 million in cash and equivalents as of December end. Total outstanding debt was $1.1 billion.
&#8220;2024 was a pivotal year for Beyond Meat. We returned to year-over-year net revenue growth in the second half, meaningfully expanded gross margin compared to the prior year, sharply reduced operating expenses, and delivered a significant year-over-year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA,&#8221; said President and CEO Ethan Brown.
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As part of its strategy to become EBITDA-positive by 2026, the company is implementing organizational changes and cost-cutting initiatives.
On February 24, 2025, the company&#8217;s Board of Directors approved a reduction in force (RIF), cutting 44 positions in North America and the EU.
This move affects around 17% of the non-production workforce globally, which translates to approximately 6% of the company&#8217;s entire global workforce.
Beyond estimates that the 2025 RIF will come with one-time costs of $1.0 million to $1.5 million, mostly covering severance packages, benefits, and other related expenses for affected employees.
These adjustments could lead to an estimated $5.5 million to $6.5 million in reduced cash compensation operating expenses in 2025.
Also, the Board approved a plan to suspend the company&#8217;s current operational activities in China, which are estimated to cease by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
As part of this plan, Beyond is reducing its workforce in China by approximately 20 employees and incur one-time cash charges of approximately $0.5 million to $1.0 million.
Outlook 2025: Beyond Meat sees net revenues of $320 million &#8211; $335 million (estimate: $337.56 million). <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">Gross margin of about 20%.</a>
The company expects operating expenses of $160 million &#8211; $180 million and capital expenditures of $15 million &#8211; $20 million.
Price Action: BYND shares are trading lower by 4.78% at $3.39 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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Beyond Meat Slashes Jobs And Suspends China Operations Amid Mixed Q4 Results; Stock Falls

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) sees FY2025 sales of $320.000 million-$335.000 million vs $336.01 million analyst estimate.

Beyond Meat Sees FY2025 Sales $320.000M-$335.000M vs $336.01M Est

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.65) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.44) by 47.73 percent. This is a 29.35 percent increase over losses of $(0.92) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $76.66 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $75.31 million by 1.80 percent. This is a 4.04 percent increase over sales of $73.68 million the same period last year.

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Beyond Meat Q4 Adj $(0.65) Misses $(0.44) Estimate, Sales $76.66M Beat $75.31M Estimate

Announces Restructuring Initiatives And Suspension of Operations In China; Board Approved A Plan to Reduce Co's Current Workforce In North America & EU By About 44 Employees; Board Approved Plan To Suspend The Company's Current Operational Activities In China, Which Are Estimated To Cease By End Of Q2 Of 2025; Reducing Its Workforce

All three major indices were green in midday trading Wednesday as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 looked to snap their four-day losing streaks. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares led the tech sector higher as investors anticipated the tech giant's quarterly earnings release <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/02/43972061/nvidia-stock-stumbles-into-q4-earnings-can-it-defy-nvda-bears">after the closing bell. </a>
"Nvidia is the bellwether and market-darling stock that is of vital importance to the broader markets. Its performance provides meaningful guidance for the broader market tone. The importance for the tech sector cannot be understated," said SWBC chief investment officer Chris Brigati, per CNBC.&nbsp;
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Mortgage rates fell further<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/02/43977811/mortgage-rates-drop-to-lowest-levels-since-december-but-housing-market-remains-largely-stuck"> last week</a> to 6.88%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association and sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. dropped 10.5% from the previous month to 657,000 in January, below market expectations of 680,000, as tracked by Trading Economics.&nbsp;
The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note held around 4.3% Wednesday after declining for five sessions in a row. Investors awaited key economic data including the second estimate of fourth-quarter GDP growth on Thursday and the PCE price index report on Friday. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rose 0.14% to $91.55.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to trade below the $88,000 mark after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record outflows of $1 billion on Tuesday, the largest daily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43971058/bitcoin-languishes-below-88000-as-spot-etfs-see-1-billion-outflows-on-tuesday">net outflows</a> since their inception. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,277.59</td>
<td>1.33%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,005.86</td>
<td>0.85%</td>
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<td>43,759.51</td>
<td>0.32%</td>
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<td>2,192.06</td>
<td>1.01%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.71% at $598.45.  </li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) climbed 0.17% to $436.89.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.08% to $518.87.  </li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was up 0.98% at $217.53.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) was up 0.97% at $218.53.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) slid 0.37% to $89.31.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday's Stock Movers</h1>
Shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) soared Wednesday after the company submitted its long-delayed financial reports just under Tuesday&#8217;s Nasdaq-imposed deadline. SMCI had been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43973242/super-micro-stock-soars-on-nasdaq-compliance-but-can-the-rally-hold">under pressure </a>after losing its previous auditor Ernst &amp; Young and weaknesses in internal controls was discovered. The fresh audit from BDO confirmed the company&#8217;s numbers and also flagged governance issues.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) </li>
<li>AMC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) </li>
<li>Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) </li>
<li>Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) </li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) </li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) </li>
<li>Coupang, Inc.&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) </li>
<li>CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) </li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Wednesday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>)</li>
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Consumers are gravitating toward products that offer transparency in sourcing and minimal processing. Shoppers are scrutinizing ingredient labels, favoring organic, non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) and preservative-free options. Governments worldwide are also promoting clean eating and stricter food labeling regulations, further driving market expansion. As a result, natural food companies are seeing stronger brand loyalty and the ability to command premium pricing.
Companies like The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. HAIN and Vital Farms, Inc. VITL are responding to the rising demand for organic, clean-label and ethically sourced foods. With consumers prioritizing transparency, sustainability and minimal processing, the market for natural foods continues to grow. Expanding farm networks, plant-based innovations and a focus on humane, eco-friendly production are shaping the industry&#39;s future.
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As the natural foods industry continues to expand, UNFI is well-positioned to capitalize on the shift toward organic, non-GMO and ethically sourced products. Its wide-reaching distribution capabilities and strategic partnerships allow the company to provide an extensive selection of natural and organic foods that appeal to health-conscious consumers. The company&#39;s natural business continues to outperform industry trends, driven by strong volume growth and enhanced supplier collaborations.&nbsp;
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A key element of SFM&#39;s strategy is its innovative product development and sourcing initiatives. Notable offerings include organic grass-fed meatballs, pasture-raised poultry and globally inspired Sprouts-branded items, such as Moroccan and al pastor-flavored chickpeas. These exclusive, trend-forward products cater to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers.
This Zacks Rank #2 company continues to strengthen its connection with customers through tailored marketing and engagement efforts, such as social media campaigns and in-store discovery events like Sprouts Brand Discovery Days. These initiatives showcase the company&#39;s differentiated offerings while attracting a younger demographic and increasing foot traffic.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2417375/top-ag-tech-food-innovation-stocks-in-focus-right-now">Beyond Meat</a> is transforming plant-based food by using cleaner, healthier ingredients. The company&#39;s latest Beyond 4 products, including the Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef, are made from a blend of yellow peas, brown rice, red lentils and fava beans. These ingredients provide 21 grams of protein per serving while cutting saturated fat by 75% compared to traditional beef burgers, thanks to the use of avocado oil. This commitment to nutrition has earned recognition from the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association, reinforcing Beyond Meat&#39;s focus on making plant-based options both tasty and healthy.
Beyond Meat is also expanding its product range to meet evolving consumer tastes. The introduction of Beyond Sun Sausage marks a significant departure from conventional meat alternatives, embracing a new category of plant-based protein not modeled after beef, pork or poultry. This product, packed with 12 grams of protein and just 1 gram of saturated fat from avocado oil, has received strong endorsements for its clean-label approach. Furthermore, the company has unveiled Beyond Steak Filet, a whole-muscle alternative crafted from mycelium, the root-like structure of mushrooms, along with legume proteins.&nbsp;
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company&#39;s commitment to food innovation extends beyond retail into food service partnerships. The reintroduction of Beyond The Original Orange Chicken at Panda Express and the expansion of Beyond Nuggets at McDonald&#39;s locations in Europe underscore its ability to integrate healthier, plant-based options into mainstream dining. At the same time, Beyond Meat is working to educate consumers on its clean-label approach, challenging misconceptions about plant-based food processing.
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"Beyond Meat Pursues New Borrowing to Shore Up Liquidity; Beyond Meat Inc. Is Sounding Out Investors To Borrow As Much As $250 Million From Private Credit Lenders" - Bloomberg News

Beyond Meat's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NYSE">BYND</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.17 million shares sold short, which is 49.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.09 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Beyond Meat Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736882113_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Beyond Meat has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Beyond Meat's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Beyond Meat's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.84%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Beyond Meat's Recent Short Interest

On paper, Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) seemingly represents one of the more compelling investment opportunities. In 2022, a Deloitte survey revealed that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/penny-stocks/22/07/27981691/90-of-consumers-under-40-report-wanting-healthier-eco-friendlier-options-this-plant-based-br">90% of younger consumers</a> — despite encountering financial constraints — made at least some effort to reduce their environmental impact, including using plant-based foods. Unfortunately, this positive sentiment backdrop hasn't done many favors for BYND stock in recent years.
One major clue that the business isn't clicking is that Beyond continues to march forward with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41982695/whats-going-on-with-beyond-meat-stock-today">new product innovations</a> but yielding no sustained positive price action in BYND stock. For example, shares temporarily popped higher in November when the company announced its latest product called Beyond Sun Sausage. Unfortunately, the pop was short-lived, with BYND losing about 31% of value in the trailing month.
Another clue is the poor financial performance. It's true that Beyond is paring down its losses per share over the past few quarters. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYND/earnings">revenue growth has largely declined</a> on a year-over-year basis. And with that, it's hardly surprising that the vast majority of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYND/insider-trades">insider transactions</a> have been sales of BYND stock.
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="583" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20140856/BYND-stock-12202024-1024x583.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-702330" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20140856/BYND-stock-12202024-1024x583.jpg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20140856/BYND-stock-12202024-300x171.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20140856/BYND-stock-12202024-768x437.jpg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20140856/BYND-stock-12202024.jpg 1045w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Finally, the immediate technical situation is difficult to ignore. Beyond Meat stock struggled to hold onto the critical $5 support line in November and it conspicuously failed to grip the $4 level as well. Even the $3.50 level appears questionable, tempting an options strategy called the bear call spread.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Underwriting the Risk That BYND Stock Will Stay Subdued</h2>
A distinct multi-leg transaction, the <a href="https://help.benzinga.com/en/articles/6332601-bear-call-spread-options-trade">bear call spread</a> — as implied in the name — represents a pessimistic trade. The basic idea is the trader entering the position anticipates the target security to fall in value. However, unlike a "directly" bearish wager, the bear call starts from a cash inflow position.
Structurally, the trader sells a call option for a given expiration date while simultaneously buying a call at a higher strike price. Naturally, the gross debit paid for the long call cuts into the income received from the short call credit. However, buying the long call is important in case the stock moves against the trader (i.e. in the upward direction).
Therefore, the bear call spread features a capped-risk, capped-reward opportunity. Effectively, the speculator is underwriting the risk that the target security will not rise above the breakeven threshold. Ideally, the stock in question will drop to the short call strike or slightly below to collect the maximum reward, which is called the yield.
Generally speaking, the higher the yield, the less likely it is that the bear call spread will pan out successfully for the risk underwriter. At the same time, extremely low yields may pose a significant positional risk due to the amount of capital in danger of incurring the maximum loss.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Targeting the $3.50 Level</h2>
For a quick yield opportunity, traders may consider selling the 3.50/4.00 bear call spread for the options chain expiring Jan. 3, 2025. At the time of writing, the individual process involves selling the $3.50 call at a bid of 20 cents and buying the $4 call at an ask of 12 cents. Applying the options multiplier, the maximum reward is $8 for every $42 at risk or a yield of slightly more than 19%.
While it's not the most exciting reward, the timeframe comes out to only two business weeks. Further, BYND stock needs to fall to $3.50 (or lower) to receive the maximum yield. That's a doable proposition given the security's technical and fundamental woes.
Lastly, while businesses always have a chance at a comeback, Beyond Meat has consistently disappointed its stakeholders. Since the start of the year, BYND has lost about 56% of its value. With insiders not believing in their own stock, it's a gargantuan task to convince outside investors to take the plunge.
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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 6, Beyond Meat revised its FY24 revenue guidance and announced it filed to sell common stock for up to $20 million. The company's stock fell around 26% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYND">52-week low of $3.86</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 23.53&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>BYND Price Action: Shares of Beyond Meat fell 2.6% to close at $3.91 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest BYND news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Benson Hill Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHIL#NASDAQ">BHIL</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 12, Benson Hill posted third-quarter GAAP loss of $4.14 per share, compared to market estimates of a loss of $3.11 per share. The company's stock fell around 66% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BHIL">has a 52-week low</a> of $2.20.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 17.69</li>
<li>BHIL Price Action: Shares of Benson Hill fell 9.8% to close at $2.21 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">BHIL stock</a>. </li>
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<li>RSI Value: 16.02</li>
<li>SOWG Price Action: Shares of Sow Good fell 3.9% to close at $2.70 on Thursday.</li>
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Beyond Meat's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NYSE">BYND</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.90 million shares sold short, which is 44.68% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.34 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Beyond Meat Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732906811_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Beyond Meat has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Beyond Meat's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Beyond Meat's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.51%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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(BYND) - Analyzing Beyond Meat's Short Interest

Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) shares are up on Thursday following the announcement of its latest product innovation, Beyond Sun Sausage, which is now rolling out <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41973205/beyond-sun-sausage-expands-to-whole-foods-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">nationwide at Whole Foods Market stores</a>.
This new plant-based sausage expands Beyond Meat&#8217;s product portfolio by offering an alternative that doesn&#8217;t aim to replicate traditional meat products but instead stands as its own protein option.
Unlike Beyond Meat&#8217;s typical offerings, Beyond Sun Sausage has plant-based ingredients such as spinach, bell peppers, yellow pea, brown rice, and red lentils. The product is available in two flavors—Beyond Sun Sausage Pesto, that is now available at all Whole Foods stores, and Beyond Sun Sausage Cajun, available at select locations.
Beyond Sun Sausage offers 12g of protein per link from a blend of plant-based proteins and is made with heart-healthy avocado oil, containing just 1g of saturated fat and no cholesterol.
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The product has earned certifications from the American Heart Association&#8217;s Heart-Check program and the American Diabetes Association&#8217;s Better Choices for Life program.
This launch follows Beyond Meat&#8217;s recent health-focused reformulation of its core products, reinforcing the company&#8217;s commitment to providing nutritious, sustainable, and accessible plant-based options.
Earlier this month, the company revised its full-year 2024 revenue outlook from a range of $320 million to $340 million to a new range of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41788941" rel="noreferrer noopener">$320 million to $330 million.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, BYND stock has lost over 20% in the past year.
Price Action: BYND shares are trading higher by 1.7% to $5.35&nbsp;at last check Thursday.
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What's Going On With Beyond Meat Stock Today?

Offering Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Links With 12g Protein And 1g Saturated Fat; Available In Pesto And Cajun Flavors

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Beyond Meat Expands Beyond Sun Sausage Nationwide At Whole Foods

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Beyond Meat shares are trading lower after the company revised its FY24 revenue guidance and announced it filed to sell common stock for up to $20 million.

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Beyond Meat® Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Beyond Meat® to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on November 6, 2024

Beyond Meat® Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Beyond Sun Sausage™ Expands to Whole Foods Market

Beyond Meat® Releases 2023 ESG Report and LCA Study that Estimates Environmental Benefits of Beyond Steak® Plant-Based Seared Tips When Compared to Pre-Cooked Beef-Based Steak Tips

Global Healthy Foods Market to Reach USD 2,264.1 Billion by 2035, Growing at a 9.7% CAGR | Future Market Insights, Inc.

Beyond Meat Unveils Expanded Line of Beyond Steak®, One of the Fastest Growing and Top Selling Plant-Based Meat Products on the Market (1)

Beyond Meat® to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on February 26, 2025

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