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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free FRPT Stock Alerts $115.86 +0.15 (+0.13%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$115.11▼$116.7750-Day Range$86.10▼$115.8652-Week Range$54.60▼$116.96Volume426,915 shsAverage Volume601,711 shsMarket Capitalization$5.59 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$105.93 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Freshpet alerts: Email Address Freshpet MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.79 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.6% Downside$105.93 Price TargetShort InterestBearish10.93% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.54Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.36Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.34 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth622.22%From $0.09 to $0.65 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.2.98 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector74th out of 136 stocksGrain Mill Products Industry5th out of 6 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFreshpet has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.79, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $105.93, Freshpet has a forecasted downside of 8.6% from its current price of $115.86.Amount of Analyst CoverageFreshpet has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.93% of the outstanding shares of Freshpet have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFreshpet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Freshpet has recently decreased by 1.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFreshpet does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthFreshpet does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFreshpet has received a -53.03% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Freshpet in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Pet food" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Freshpet is -3.54. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFreshpet has a news sentiment score of 1.36. 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 0.61 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Freshpet this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 9 people have searched for FRPT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows11 people have added Freshpet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 175% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Freshpet insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,338,269.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.60% of the stock of Freshpet is held by insiders. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Freshpet are expected to grow by 622.22% in the coming year, from $0.09 to $0.65 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Freshpet is -163.18, 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 Freshpet is -163.18, 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 RatioFreshpet has a P/B Ratio of 5.86. 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 Behind the MarketsCentral Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About Freshpet Stock (NASDAQ:FRPT)Freshpet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It sells dog food, cat food, and dog treats under the Freshpet brand name; and Dognation and Dog Joy labels through various classes of retail, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and natural, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.Read More FRPT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FRPT Stock News HeadlinesMarch 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comHere's The One Pet Stock That's Not in the DoghouseAs popular as pets are, pet stocks have been in the toilet and can't seem to get out. The landscape is littered (no pun intended) with broken stocks like online e-commerce retailer Chewy Inc. NYSE: CHWY shares down 56%, PetMed Express Inc. NASDAQ: PETS is down 71.7%, and Petco Health and Wellness Inc. NASDAQ: WOOF down 75% in the last year.March 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comHere’s The One Pet Stock That’s Not in the DoghouseThe pet stock sector is littered with broken stocks, but the strong growth of its revenue and earnings makes Freshpet stock an exceptionMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Consumer Staples Stocks Lagging Freshpet (FRPT) This Year?March 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFRPT Jun 2024 120.000 putMarch 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFRPT Dec 2025 160.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFRPT May 2024 135.000 callMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArtisan Small Cap Fund Sold Freshpet (FRPT) as the Stock Approached the Estimated Market ValueMarch 11, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comFreshpet just upgraded at Truist, here's whyMarch 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Freshpet (FRPT) and Bj’s Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ)March 1, 2024 | fool.comWhy Freshpet Stock Jumped This WeekMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell: EVP, Secretary Treasurer Stephen Macchiaverna Sells 7,130 Shares of Freshpet Inc ...February 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFreshpet, Inc. (FRPT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFreshpet (FRPT) Buy Rating Affirmed with Raised Price Objective Amid Strong Financial Performance and Positive OutlookFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Freshpet (FRPT) and Boston Beer (SAM)February 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Reaffirmed for Freshpet Amid Strong Q4 Growth and Positive Profitability OutlookFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Freshpet Inc Earnings CallFebruary 26, 2024 | fool.comFreshpet (FRPT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFreshpet, Inc. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 26, 2024 | msn.comWhy Is Freshpet Stock Rocketing Today?February 26, 2024 | msn.comFRPT Earnings: Freshpet Jumps 13% on Strong Q4 PrintFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet (FRPT) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To KnowFebruary 26, 2024 | proactiveinvestors.comFreshpet bounces after turning higher-than-hoped profitFebruary 26, 2024 | fool.comHere's Why Freshpet Stock Surged Higher TodaySee More Headlines Receive FRPT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Freshpet and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/26/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Grain mill products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:FRPT CUSIPN/A CIK1611647 Webwww.freshpet.com Phone(201) 520-4000FaxN/AEmployees1,083Year Founded2006Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$105.93 High Stock Price Target$138.00 Low Stock Price Target$80.00 Potential Upside/Downside-8.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.79 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.71) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio1,287.33 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-33,610,000.00 Net Margins-4.38% Pretax Margin-4.11% Return on Equity-3.56% Return on Assets-2.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.44 Current Ratio4.79 Quick Ratio4.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$766.90 million Price / Sales7.30 Cash Flow$0.61 per share Price / Cash Flow190.65 Book Value$19.76 per share Price / Book5.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,290,000Free Float46,554,000Market Cap$5.59 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.23 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. William B. Cyr (Age 61)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $914.92kMr. Scott James Morris (Age 55)Co-Founder, President & COO Comp: $669.08kMr. Cathal Walsh (Age 52)Co-Founder, Senior VP & MD of Europe Comp: $408.38kMr. Todd E. Cunfer (Age 59)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $53.9kMs. Thembeka Machaba (Age 46)Senior Vice President of Human Resources Comp: $407.73kMr. Jay DahlgrenExecutive VP of Manufacturing, Technology & Supply ChainMr. Christopher KrausChief Information OfficerMs. Rachel Perkins-UlshVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Thomas Farina (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Sales Mr. John SperanzaSenior Vice President of MarketingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPostNYSE:POSTIngredionNYSE:INGRWK KelloggNYSE:KLGLancaster ColonyNASDAQ:LANCRHNYSE:RHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 321 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.006%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 32,178 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 9.634%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 216,159 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 6.958%Fisher Asset Management LLCBought 4,385 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.448%Scott James MorrisSold 2,500 sharesTotal: $280,050.00 ($112.02/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FRPT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Freshpet stock right now? 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freshpet in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FRPT shares. View FRPT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Freshpet's stock price target for 2024? 14 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Freshpet's shares. Their FRPT share price targets range from $80.00 to $138.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $105.93 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.6%. View analysts price targets for FRPT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FRPT shares performed in 2024? Freshpet's stock was trading at $86.76 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FRPT stock has increased by 33.5% and is now trading at $115.86. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Freshpet's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024. View our FRPT earnings forecast. How were Freshpet's earnings last quarter? Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) posted its earnings results on Monday, February, 26th. The company reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.22. The business earned $215.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $204.93 million. Freshpet had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.56% and a negative net margin of 4.38%. Freshpet's revenue was up 29.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.06) earnings per share. What ETFs hold Freshpet's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) stock in their portfolio include ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG), BNY Mellon Innovators ETF (BKIV) and Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ).iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK). What guidance has Freshpet issued on next quarter's earnings? Freshpet issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $950.0 million-, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $945.7 million. What is William Cyr's approval rating as Freshpet's CEO? 27 employees have rated Freshpet Chief Executive Officer William Cyr on Glassdoor.com. William Cyr has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts William Cyr in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 78.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Freshpet to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Freshpet own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Freshpet investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Block (SQ), DocuSign (DOCU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Etsy (ETSY), Roku (ROKU), Shopify (SHOP) and PayPal (PYPL). Who are Freshpet's major shareholders? Freshpet's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.64%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.63%), Wellington Management Group LLP (6.96%), Wasatch Advisors LP (5.75%), Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC (3.54%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (3.50%). Insiders that own company stock include Cathal Walsh, Charles A Norris, Ivan Garcia, Scott James Morris, Stephen Macchiaverna, Stephen Weise, Walter N George and William B Cyr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Freshpet? Shares of FRPT 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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