Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Freshpet (FRPT)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT):

• 10/31/2025 – Freshpet had its price target lowered by analysts at Robert W. Baird from $100.00 to $75.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 10/24/2025 – Freshpet had its price target lowered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from $90.00 to $65.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/23/2025 – Freshpet had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $70.00 to $62.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/20/2025 – Freshpet was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “strong sell” rating.
• 10/8/2025 – Freshpet had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 10/8/2025 – Freshpet had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Bank of America Corporation. They now have a $60.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $81.00.
• 10/3/2025 – Freshpet was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.
• 9/27/2025 – Freshpet had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/25/2025 – Freshpet had its price target lowered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $88.00 to $65.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/8/2025 – Freshpet had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $65.00 to $48.00. They now have a “sell” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Jacki Sue Kelley purchased 814 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 9th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $56.50 per share, with a total value of $45,991.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 11,907 shares in the company, valued at $672,745.50. This trade represents a 7.34% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Walter N. George purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 8th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $52.57 per share, with a total value of $52,570.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 46,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,445,924.39. This trade represents a 2.20% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders purchased a total of 6,008 shares of company stock valued at $332,305 over the last three months. 4.43% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.