NASDAQ:VITL Vital Farms (VITL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free VITL Stock Alerts $23.25 +0.04 (+0.17%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.14▼$24.1850-Day Range$14.38▼$23.4152-Week Range$10.00▼$24.18Volume718,602 shsAverage Volume358,798 shsMarket Capitalization$971.85 millionP/E Ratio40.09Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Vital Farms alerts: Email Address Vital Farms MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.8% Downside$17.25 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-4.17Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.96Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.50 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth27.50%From $0.80 to $1.02 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.39 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector61st out of 131 stocksFood & Kindred Products Industry7th out of 14 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVital Farms has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $17.25, Vital Farms has a forecasted downside of 25.8% from its current price of $23.25.Amount of Analyst CoverageVital Farms has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.58% of the float of Vital Farms has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVital Farms has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.Change versus previous month Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVital Farms does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVital Farms does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVital Farms has received a -38.85% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Vital Farms in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Savory meat-filled pastries", "Salted butter", and "Savory vegetable-filled pastries" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Vital Farms is -4.17. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVital Farms has a news sentiment score of 0.96. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Vital Farms this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for VITL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 1,200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Vital Farms to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vital Farms insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,495,722.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders30.20% of the stock of Vital Farms is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions98.59% of the stock of Vital Farms is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vital Farms are expected to grow by 27.50% in the coming year, from $0.80 to $1.02 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vital Farms is 40.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.63.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vital Farms is 40.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.77.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVital Farms has a P/B Ratio of 5.02. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.Protect your retirement savings from the inevitable devaluation of the dollar… About Vital Farms Stock (NASDAQ:VITL)Vital Farms, Inc., a food company, provides pasture-raised products in the United States. It offers shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.Read More VITL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VITL Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) Chairman Sells 16,000 Shares of StockMarch 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comVital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) Director Sells $85,080.00 in StockMarch 28, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.March 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) Chairman Sells 100,000 Shares of StockMarch 13, 2024 | insidertrades.comVital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) CEO Sells $662,604.42 in StockMarch 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comVital Farm’s Earnings: More than Sunny Side UpVital Farms is a rapidly growing ethical food company whose strong financial performance has attracted investor interest despite market challenges.March 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVital Farms: Great Business, But OverpricedMarch 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Vital Farms (VITL), Celsius Holdings (CELH) and Grocery Outlet Holding (GO)March 28, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.March 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVital Farms’ Quality Assurance Manager Robert Clark Recognized by the Safe Quality Food Institute for Excellence in Food Safety LeadershipMarch 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comVital Farms' Quality Assurance Manager Robert Clark Recognized by the Safe Quality Food Institute for Excellence in Food Safety LeadershipMarch 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL) Is Well Worth WatchingMarch 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMatthew Ohayer Sells 16,000 Shares of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) StockMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) Director Karl Khoury Sells 4,000 SharesMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) Chairman Matthew Ohayer Sells 100,000 Shares of StockMarch 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comHEAR, SOUN and WW are among after hour moversMarch 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comProgress Over Easy: Vital Farms Celebrates Continued Improvements to the Lives of People, Animals, and the Planet in 2024 Impact UpdateMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVital Farms Inc (VITL) President and CEO Russell Diez-Canseco Sells 31,643 SharesMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell: President and CEO Russell Diez-Canseco Sells 25,000 Shares of Vital Farms Inc (VITL)March 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVital Farms: Assessing Robust Growth and Strategic Investments Amidst a Hold RatingMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Vital Farms (VITL) and Bj’s Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ)March 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKey Takeaways From Vital Farms Analyst RatingsMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 8, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comVital Farms price target raised by $2 at Goldman Sachs, here's whyMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Vital Farms Inc Earnings CallMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVital Farms’ Strong Performance Tempered by Balanced Risk/Reward: Analyst Maintains Hold RatingMarch 7, 2024 | benzinga.comVital Farms's Earnings OutlookSee More Headlines Receive VITL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vital Farms and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/07/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Food & kindred products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:VITL CUSIPN/A CIK1579733 Webwww.vitalfarms.com Phone877-455-3063FaxN/AEmployees447Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$17.25 High Stock Price Target$21.00 Low Stock Price Target$14.00 Potential Upside/Downside-26.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.58 Trailing P/E Ratio40.52 Forward P/E Ratio29.38 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$25.57 million Net Margins5.42% Pretax Margin6.82% Return on Equity14.22% Return on Assets10.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.05 Current Ratio3.00 Quick Ratio2.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$471.86 million Price / Sales2.08 Cash Flow$0.93 per share Price / Cash Flow25.14 Book Value$4.63 per share Price / Book5.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares41,800,000Free Float29,174,000Market Cap$982.30 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Matthew O'Hayer (Age 68)Founder & Executive Chairman Mr. Russell Diez-Canseco (Age 51)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.36MMr. Peter Nicholas Pappas (Age 60)Chief Sales Officer Comp: $611.21kMr. Thilo Wrede (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jason Dale (Age 52)Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jeffery S. DawsonChief Accounting OfficerMr. Matthew D. SilerVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Joanne Bal Esq. (Age 57)General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Head of Impact Comp: $436.55kMs. Kathryn McKeon (Age 42)Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Stephanie Coon (Age 43)Senior Vice President of People & Strategy More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsB&G FoodsNYSE:BGSThe Hain Celestial GroupNASDAQ:HAINOatly GroupNASDAQ:OTLYBeyond MeatNASDAQ:BYNDNomad FoodsNYSE:NOMDView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMatthew OhayerSold 16,000 sharesTotal: $367,200.00 ($22.95/share)Matthew OhayerSold 100,000 sharesTotal: $2.14 M ($21.38/share)Karl KhourySold 4,000 sharesTotal: $85,080.00 ($21.27/share)Russell Diez-CansecoSold 31,643 sharesTotal: $662,604.42 ($20.94/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 30,671 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.945%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VITL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vital Farms stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vital Farms in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VITL shares. View VITL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vital Farms' stock price target for 2024? 5 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for Vital Farms' shares. Their VITL share price targets range from $14.00 to $21.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $17.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 25.8%. View analysts price targets for VITL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VITL shares performed in 2024? Vital Farms' stock was trading at $15.69 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VITL shares have increased by 48.2% and is now trading at $23.25. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Vital Farms' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our VITL earnings forecast. How were Vital Farms' earnings last quarter? Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) released its earnings results on Thursday, March, 7th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $135.81 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $131.10 million. Vital Farms had a net margin of 5.42% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.22%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.04 earnings per share. What ETF holds Vital Farms' stock? BNY Mellon Innovators ETF holds 6,799 shares of VITL stock, representing 0.74% of its portfolio. What guidance has Vital Farms issued on next quarter's earnings? Vital Farms updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 7th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $552.0 million-, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $550.6 million. What other stocks do shareholders of Vital Farms own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vital Farms investors own include NIO (NIO), Peloton Interactive (PTON), Boeing (BA), Chewy (CHWY), Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Marvell Technology (MRVL), American Airlines Group (AAL), Adobe (ADBE), Carnival Co. & (CCL) and Chevron (CVX). When did Vital Farms IPO? Vital Farms (VITL) raised $125 million in an initial public offering on Friday, July 31st 2020. The company issued 7,800,000 shares at $15.00-$17.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse served as the underwriters for the IPO and Jefferies was co-manager. Who are Vital Farms' major shareholders? Vital Farms' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.96%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.95%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.06%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.49%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.96%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.66%). Insiders that own company stock include Brent Drever, Denny Marie Post, Jason Dale, Karl Khoury, Matthew Ohayer and Russell Diez-Canseco. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Vital Farms? Shares of VITL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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