Analysts Set Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) Price Target at $1.70

Shares of Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) have been assigned an average rating of “Strong Sell” from the eight brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and two have given a hold rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $1.70.

BYND has been the subject of several research analyst reports. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Beyond Meat in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. Mizuho reduced their target price on Beyond Meat from $1.50 to $1.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Beyond Meat in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. BTIG Research reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Beyond Meat in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Barclays cut their price target on Beyond Meat from $2.00 to $1.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 12th.

Key Stories Impacting Beyond Meat

Here are the key news stories impacting Beyond Meat this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent media pieces highlighting a rapid, short‑term rally in BYND (stories titled “Returned 350% in a Few Days”) have likely boosted retail attention and trading momentum, which can support short‑term upside and volume spikes. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data reported for early February appears inconsistent (shows zeros and NaN). That suggests the published short‑interest figures may be erroneous or delayed — investors should treat short‑interest conclusions with caution until exchanges/agents provide validated data. (No reliable link provided in the report.)
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have issued investor alerts or filed class‑action notices alleging securities fraud tied to the period Feb. 27, 2025–Nov. 11, 2025; the deadline to seek lead‑plaintiff status is March 24, 2026. This surge of litigation notices increases legal and reputational risk and can pressure the stock through potential damages exposure, settlement risk, and increased selling by institutional holders. Representative notices: Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More..

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Beyond Meat

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of BYND. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its position in Beyond Meat by 22.5% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 28,047 shares of the company’s stock valued at $98,000 after purchasing an additional 5,143 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Beyond Meat by 8.3% in the 2nd quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 78,749 shares of the company’s stock worth $275,000 after buying an additional 6,020 shares during the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Beyond Meat by 17.3% during the 2nd quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 44,984 shares of the company’s stock valued at $157,000 after buying an additional 6,629 shares in the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey lifted its holdings in shares of Beyond Meat by 68.2% in the 2nd quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 20,598 shares of the company’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 8,355 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pitcairn Co. bought a new position in shares of Beyond Meat in the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors own 52.48% of the company’s stock.

Beyond Meat Trading Up 9.4%

NASDAQ:BYND opened at $0.73 on Thursday. Beyond Meat has a 12-month low of $0.50 and a 12-month high of $7.69. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $0.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $1.76. The stock has a market capitalization of $330.69 million, a P/E ratio of -0.23 and a beta of 2.66.

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported ($0.47) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.39) by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $70.22 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $68.82 million. On average, research analysts predict that Beyond Meat will post -2.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat, Inc (NASDAQ: BYND) develops, manufactures and sells plant-based meat substitutes designed to replicate the taste, texture and appearance of animal-based proteins. Since its founding in 2009 by Ethan Brown and initial public offering in 2019, the company has focused on leveraging proprietary technology and ingredient blends to produce a suite of products that cater to both retail and foodservice channels. Beyond Meat’s mission centers on offering more sustainable protein options by reducing reliance on livestock farming and its associated environmental footprint.

The company’s product portfolio includes Beyond Burger, Beyond Sausage, Beyond Beef and Beyond Chicken, each formulated to appeal to a broad range of consumers seeking meat alternatives without compromising on flavor or cooking versatility.