Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) Receives $0.83 Consensus PT from Analysts

Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) has earned a consensus rating of “Strong Sell” from the nine ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and two have given a hold recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $0.8250.

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on BYND shares. Zacks Research downgraded Beyond Meat from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Beyond Meat in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays cut their price objective on Beyond Meat from $1.00 to $0.50 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets cut their price objective on Beyond Meat from $4.00 to $1.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 6th.

Beyond Meat Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ BYND opened at $0.95 on Tuesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $0.74 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1.03. The firm has a market cap of $440.43 million, a P/E ratio of -0.33 and a beta of 2.67. Beyond Meat has a 1 year low of $0.50 and a 1 year high of $7.69.

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported ($0.29) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.12) by ($0.17). The firm had revenue of $61.59 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $63.00 million. Beyond Meat had a net margin of 43.98% and a negative return on equity of 37.44%. On average, research analysts predict that Beyond Meat will post -0.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Teri L. Witteman sold 29,978 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, April 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1.00, for a total transaction of $29,978.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 4,178,194 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,178,194. This represents a 0.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Lubi Kutua sold 419,042 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, April 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $0.60, for a total value of $251,425.20. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 5,749,967 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,449,980.20. This trade represents a 6.79% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Beyond Meat

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BYND. Banco Santander S.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Beyond Meat in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Evolve Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Beyond Meat in the first quarter valued at $25,000. Xponance LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Beyond Meat in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Savant Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Beyond Meat in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Beyond Meat by 400.2% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 14,786 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 11,830 shares in the last quarter. 52.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Beyond Meat News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Nationwide Kroger rollout — Beyond Meat launched Beyond Chicken Pieces Spicy Buffalo at >2,000 Kroger stores, expanding shelf presence in a major retailer which can boost near‑term sales and visibility. Beyond Chicken Pieces Spicy Buffalo at Kroger
• Positive Sentiment: New distribution & product rollouts — Company-wide distribution (Big Geyser for Beyond Immerse beverages in NY) and nationwide Beyond Breakfast Sausage listings have investors re‑rating upside if these SKUs drive repeat sales. Assessing Beyond Meat’s Valuation After New Product Rollout
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum/meme interest — Heavy volume and social interest are driving rapid short‑term inflows and media coverage, lifting the stock well above recent averages independent of fundamentals. Why Beyond Meat Stock Is Soaring Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation reassessment underway — Analysts and outlets are revisiting BYND’s valuation in light of product/distribution news; sustained upside depends on conversion of distribution into recurring revenue and margin improvement. Beyond Meat Is Making the Right Move, But Is It Too Late?
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑squeeze / meme risk — Commentators warn the rally may be driven by a squeeze rather than fundamentals, raising the risk of a sharp reversal; retail momentum stocks can be unpredictable. Is a Short Squeeze Breaking Out in Beyond Meat Stock Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale and weak fundamentals — Director/officer Teri Witteman sold 29,978 shares under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plan (routine but often read negatively by markets). BYND recently missed EPS and revenue estimates and has several analyst downgrades/low price targets, which could cap gains if new products don’t improve profits. Teri Witteman Sells 29,978 Shares of Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat Company Profile

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.