NASDAQ:FREE Whole Earth Brands (FREE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → “The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons (From Vertical Research Advisory) (Ad) Free FREE Stock Alerts $4.83 +0.01 (+0.21%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.82▼$4.8450-Day Range$3.44▼$4.8352-Week Range$2.09▼$4.85Volume968,009 shsAverage Volume778,497 shsMarket Capitalization$207.01 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$8.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Whole Earth Brands alerts: Email Address Whole Earth Brands MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside70.8% Upside$8.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.93% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.18Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.2.29 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector93rd out of 130 stocksSugar & Confectionery Products Industry2nd out of 5 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWhole Earth Brands has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $8.25, Whole Earth Brands has a forecasted upside of 70.8% from its current price of $4.83.Amount of Analyst CoverageWhole Earth Brands has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.93% of the float of Whole Earth Brands has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWhole Earth Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Whole Earth Brands has recently decreased by 27.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWhole Earth Brands does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthWhole Earth Brands does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FREE. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWhole Earth Brands has a news sentiment score of 0.18. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Whole Earth Brands this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for FREE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Whole Earth Brands to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Whole Earth Brands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.75% of the stock of Whole Earth Brands is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.12% of the stock of Whole Earth Brands is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Whole Earth Brands is -5.37, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Whole Earth Brands is -5.37, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWhole Earth Brands has a P/B Ratio of 0.82. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Vertical Research Advisory“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!Click here for all the details now… About Whole Earth Brands Stock (NASDAQ:FREE)Whole Earth Brands, Inc. operates as a food company worldwide. The company operates through Branded CPG and Flavors & Ingredients segments. The Branded CPG segment focuses on building a branded portfolio serving consumers seeking zero-calorie, low-calorie, organic, non-GMO, no-sugar added, and plant-based, and Fair Trade spaces in zero/low calorie sweeteners, honey, agave, baking mix, and baking chocolate products. It sells products under the Whole Earth, Pure Via, Wholesome, Swerve, Canderel, and Equal brands. This segment offers various sweetener formulations under each brand to address local consumer preferences and price points. The Flavors & Ingredients segment provides functional ingredients with flavoring enhancement, flavor/aftertaste masking, moisturizing, product mouth feel modification, and skin soothing characteristics. This segment also offers licorice-derived products for use in confectionary, food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, personal care, and tobacco products applications. Whole Earth Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.Read More FREE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FREE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | yahoo.comFree Earth Month activities to be held by Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comA faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract from world clocksMarch 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!March 28, 2024 | msn.com11 Store-Bought Jarred Pesto Brands, RankedMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comThe earth is going to lose a second. It will change the future foreverMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comA faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second. It will change the futureMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comThe James Webb Space Telescope is digging deep into the mysteries of gas planetsMarch 15, 2024 | yahoo.com‘Chris Martin needs a restraining order’: why Coldplay can’t get enough of GlastonburyMarch 29, 2024 | Vertical Research Advisory (Ad)“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!March 14, 2024 | msn.comHelldivers 2's Cutting Edge Warbond is live: Here's everything new, and the price you'll pay for Liberty's latest toysMarch 12, 2024 | benzinga.comRecap: Whole Earth Brands Q4 EarningsMarch 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comWhole Earth Brands Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comSurreal April 2024 total solar eclipse renews debunked flat Earth conspiracy theoriesFebruary 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comINVESTIGATION ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Shareholder Investigation of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (FREE) Buyout and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmFebruary 16, 2024 | businesswire.comWHOLE EARTH INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. - FREEFebruary 14, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comWhole Earth Brands just downgraded at Canaccord, here's whyFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhole Earth Brands (NASDAQ:FREE) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return TrendsFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEqual owner Whole Earth Brands to go private in sweetened takeover bidFebruary 13, 2024 | msn.comWhy Whole Earth Brands Stock Is SoaringFebruary 8, 2024 | msn.comOprah’s Favorite Cooling Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheets Are 20% OffFebruary 6, 2024 | msn.comAfter hurricanes destroyed his business, this oyster farmer found a brand new passion — growing seaweedFebruary 5, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comRemilk Makes History as First Animal-Free Milk Protein Greenlit for Use in CanadaFebruary 5, 2024 | forbes.comWhat Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Your Personal BrandJanuary 23, 2024 | yahoo.com40 Earth Day Crafts for Kids That Celebrate Our PlanetJanuary 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWhole Earth Brands: Story Remains UnchangedDecember 24, 2023 | msn.comScientists Working to Understand Strange Signal From Earth's CoreDecember 20, 2023 | msn.comYellowstone: Taylor Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Drops Lawsuit Against Cole Hauser’s Free Rein Coffee CompanySee More Headlines Receive FREE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Whole Earth Brands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/13/2023Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Sugar & confectionery products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:FREE CUSIPN/A CIK1753706 Webwww.wholeearthbrands.com Phone(212) 335-4500FaxN/AEmployees590Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$8.25 High Stock Price Target$8.25 Low Stock Price Target$8.25 Potential Upside/Downside+70.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.90) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-38,100,000.00 Net Margins-6.92% Pretax Margin-5.77% Return on Equity-15.00% Return on Assets-4.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.66 Current Ratio3.24 Quick Ratio1.12 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$550.91 million Price / Sales0.38 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$5.87 per share Price / Book0.82Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares42,860,000Free Float41,252,000Market Cap$207.01 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.58 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Irwin David Simon (Age 66)Executive Chairman Comp: $500kMr. Jeffrey S. Robinson (Age 60)President of Whole Earth Brands Flavors & Ingredients Division and Co-CEO Comp: $480.54kMr. Rajnish Ohri (Age 62)President, COO & Co-CEO Mr. Bernardo FiauxChief Financial OfficerMr. Brian F. LitmanChief Accounting OfficerIra W. SchlusselVice President, General Counsel & SecretaryMs. Simone AdeshinaVice President of Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsThredUpNASDAQ:TDUPAlicoNASDAQ:ALCOMama's CreationsNASDAQ:MAMAHF Foods GroupNASDAQ:HFFGCadizNASDAQ:CDZIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVR Advisory Services LtdBought 490,738 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 1.581%Fort Baker Capital Management LPSold 247,730 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 1.058%Bridgeway Capital Management LLCBought 152,112 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.405%Barclays PLCBought 37,145 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.092%Prelude Capital Management LLCBought 12,400 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.029%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FREE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Whole Earth Brands stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Whole Earth Brands in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" FREE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FREE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FREE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Whole Earth Brands' stock price target for 2024? 1 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Whole Earth Brands' shares. Their FREE share price targets range from $8.25 to $8.25. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $8.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 70.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FREE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FREE shares performed in 2024? Whole Earth Brands' stock was trading at $3.41 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FREE shares have increased by 41.6% and is now trading at $4.83. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Whole Earth Brands? Whole Earth Brands saw a decline in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,050,000 shares, a decline of 27.1% from the February 29th total of 1,440,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 723,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Approximately 3.9% of the company's shares are short sold. View Whole Earth Brands' Short Interest. When is Whole Earth Brands' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our FREE earnings forecast. How were Whole Earth Brands' earnings last quarter? Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:FREE) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March, 13th. The company reported ($1.44) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $1.45. The company earned $138.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $139.59 million. Whole Earth Brands had a negative net margin of 6.92% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.00%. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.10 EPS. Who are Whole Earth Brands' major shareholders? Whole Earth Brands' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC (2.30%), VR Advisory Services Ltd (1.58%), CastleKnight Management LP (1.15%), Fort Baker Capital Management LP (1.06%), Alden Global Capital LLC (0.64%) and Bridgeway Capital Management LLC (0.40%). Insiders that own company stock include Bernardo Fiaux, John M Mcmillin, Sababa Holdings Free Llc and Trisha L Fox. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Whole Earth Brands? Shares of FREE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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