Beyond Meat (BYND) Stock Overview
A plant-based meat company, engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of plant-based meat products under the Beyond brand name in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$0.77 |
| 52 Week High | US$7.69 |
| 52 Week Low | US$0.50 |
| Beta | 2.86 |
| 1 Month Change | -12.31% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.84% |
| 1 Year Change | -73.13% |
| 3 Year Change | -92.60% |
| 5 Year Change | -99.47% |
| Change since IPO | -98.84% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 19
BYND: Product Rollouts And Margin Progress Will Drive The Next Recovery Phase
Analysts have inched their fair value and price expectations for Beyond Meat lower by modest amounts, trimming price targets by between $0.20 and $3. This reflects slightly higher discount rates, a smaller expected decline in revenue growth, marginally better profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple.Seeking Alpha • May 07
Beyond Meat: Continued Disappointment
Summary Beyond Meat continues to struggle with declining revenues, net losses, and heavy dilution. Q1 revenue fell 15.3% year-over-year to $58.2 million, with volumes down 19.5% and Q2 guidance missing Street expectations, signaling ongoing operational weakness. BYND's cash burn improved to $7.5 million in Q1, but working capital eroded, and debt-for-equity swaps have massively diluted shareholders, with shares outstanding rising from 77 million to 515 million in a year. BYND trades at a premium (1.87x 2026E sales) to more stable peers, while analyst sentiment and price targets have sharply deteriorated, reflecting persistent turnaround challenges and further downside risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
BYND: Product Rollouts And Margin Discipline Will Shape The Next Recovery Phase
Beyond Meat's consensus analyst price target has been trimmed by less than $1 as analysts factor in slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally higher profit margin outlook, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Beyond Meat has centered on modest downward tweaks to price targets, with analysts fine tuning their models around revenue growth, profitability, and valuation multiples rather than making wholesale changes to their views.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 19
BYND: Product Rollouts And Margin Progress Will Drive The Next Recovery Phase
Analysts have inched their fair value and price expectations for Beyond Meat lower by modest amounts, trimming price targets by between $0.20 and $3. This reflects slightly higher discount rates, a smaller expected decline in revenue growth, marginally better profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple.Seeking Alpha • May 07
Beyond Meat: Continued Disappointment
Summary Beyond Meat continues to struggle with declining revenues, net losses, and heavy dilution. Q1 revenue fell 15.3% year-over-year to $58.2 million, with volumes down 19.5% and Q2 guidance missing Street expectations, signaling ongoing operational weakness. BYND's cash burn improved to $7.5 million in Q1, but working capital eroded, and debt-for-equity swaps have massively diluted shareholders, with shares outstanding rising from 77 million to 515 million in a year. BYND trades at a premium (1.87x 2026E sales) to more stable peers, while analyst sentiment and price targets have sharply deteriorated, reflecting persistent turnaround challenges and further downside risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
BYND: Product Rollouts And Margin Discipline Will Shape The Next Recovery Phase
Beyond Meat's consensus analyst price target has been trimmed by less than $1 as analysts factor in slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally higher profit margin outlook, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Beyond Meat has centered on modest downward tweaks to price targets, with analysts fine tuning their models around revenue growth, profitability, and valuation multiples rather than making wholesale changes to their views.Narrative Update • Apr 18
BYND: New Distribution Agreements Will Define The Next Phase Of Recovery
Analysts have reduced their average Beyond Meat price targets by a few dollars, reflecting updated views that now incorporate softer revenue expectations, a lower discount rate, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Beyond Meat has centered on modestly lower price targets, with several firms adjusting their models to reflect updated revenue assumptions and valuation inputs.
Narrative Update • Apr 04
BYND: Future Upside Will Rely On Earnings Execution And Beverage Diversification
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Beyond Meat, with aggregate fair value estimates moving from about $1.61 to roughly $0.70 as they factor in updated views on revenue trends, profitability, discount rates, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent price target trims on Beyond Meat cluster closely together, signaling that analysts are reworking their models in a similar direction rather than taking extreme outlier views.
Narrative Update • Mar 21
BYND: Beverage Expansion And 2025 Outlook Will Underpin A Bullish Reset
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Beyond Meat to $33 from $38, citing updated assumptions that now reflect lower expected revenue growth, a modestly better profit margin profile, and a slightly reduced P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are using the lower price target to flag what they see as an imbalance between Beyond Meat's current valuation and the level of execution risk in the business.Narrative Update • Mar 06
BYND: Future Upside Will Rely On Earnings Execution And Beverage Expansion
Analysts maintained Beyond Meat's fair value estimate at $1.61 per share while adjusting assumptions around the discount rate, long-term profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile and potential earnings power. Analyst Commentary Recent adjustments to Beyond Meat's fair value framework reflect a more cautious stance on risk and earnings power, even as analysts keep the headline valuation figure at US$1.61 per share.Narrative Update • Feb 20
BYND: Beverage Tests And Legal Overhangs Will Shape A Cautious Reset
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Beyond Meat to $X from $Y, as slightly higher discount rate assumptions and more cautious views on revenue growth and future P/E multiples temper their outlook on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the reduced price target as a recalibration of what they see as a more realistic risk and reward profile for Beyond Meat, rather than a call on short term trading momentum.Analysis Article • Feb 07
Beyond Meat, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BYND) 30% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Beyond Meat, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BYND ) shares are down a considerable 30% in the last...Narrative Update • Feb 05
BYND: New Beverage Expansion And Impairment Reset May Unlock Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Beyond Meat to US$1 from US$2, citing ongoing weak demand for plant-based meat and the company’s recent quarter of declines along with a muted outlook. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the latest price target cut to US$1 as a reflection of ongoing operational and growth challenges at Beyond Meat, rather than a short term setback.Narrative Update • Jan 22
BYND: Future Equity Upside Will Arise From Category Recovery And New Product Expansion
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Beyond Meat by $1 to $1, citing ongoing category demand weakness in plant based meat and what they describe as another quarter of declines with a muted outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Beyond Meat has focused on weaker demand for plant based meat products, continued quarterly declines, and a muted outlook, which together have informed a lower $1 price target from bearish analysts.Narrative Update • Jan 08
BYND: Future Share Dilution Will Drive Further Downside Risk
Narrative Update Analysts have cut their price targets on Beyond Meat to a range of about US$0.80 to US$1 from US$2, citing continued category weakness, recent quarterly declines, a muted outlook, significant shareholder dilution from its convertible note exchange, and ongoing financial and operational challenges. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Beyond Meat reflects a cautious mood, with bearish analysts cutting price targets sharply and highlighting both industry and company specific pressures.Narrative Update • Dec 25
BYND: Future Equity Upside Will Arise From Dilutive Debt Reduction
Analysts have sharply reduced their price targets on Beyond Meat, cutting them from around $2 to as low as $0.80, citing continued category weakness, ongoing operational and financial challenges, and increased dilution. Together, these factors justify a higher discount rate, lower profit expectations, and a richer required future valuation multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 11
BYND: Debt Reduction And Cash Preservation Will Support Future Equity Upside
Analysts have sharply lowered their price target on Beyond Meat to about $1 from $2, reflecting concerns over continued revenue declines, weak category demand, shareholder dilution from debt restructuring, and persistent margin pressure despite cost-cutting efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on Beyond Meat highlight a heavily skewed cautious stance, with most commentary focused on structural challenges to demand, profitability, and capital structure rather than near term upside catalysts.Narrative Update • Nov 27
BYND: Balance Sheet Strength From Debt Reduction Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have sharply reduced their price target for Beyond Meat, lowering it from $2.23 to $1.61. They cited ongoing weak demand, declining sales volumes, and ongoing financial challenges facing the company.Narrative Update • Nov 12
BYND: Future Will Hinge On Debt Reduction Amid Rising Share Dilution
Analysts have sharply reduced their price target on Beyond Meat, lowering it from $2.00 to $0.80. They cite ongoing financial and operational challenges, including increased shareholder dilution and persistent category headwinds.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Cost Controls And Retail Expansion Will Drive Opportunity Despite Industry Challenges
Analysts have lowered their price target for Beyond Meat from $2.00 to $0.80 per share. They cite ongoing financial pressures, a significant increase in share count following convertible note exchanges, and persisting operational challenges.Narrative Update • Oct 14
Operational Efficiency And Retail Partnerships Will Secure Future Value
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Beyond Meat from $2.57 to $2.33. This change is attributed to ongoing operational challenges, continued margin pressure, and the impact of significant shareholder dilution from recent debt reduction measures.Seeking Alpha • Apr 15
Beyond Meat: Clock Is Ticking
Summary Beyond Meat's stock has plummeted over 96% in five years due to poor revenue growth, ongoing losses, and a weakening balance sheet. Despite slight revenue growth in Q4 2024, the company continues to burn cash and faces a massive debt maturity in March 2027. Management's restructuring efforts, including exiting China, are ongoing, but GAAP profitability appears unlikely in the near term. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Apr 01
Expanding International Markets And Health Products Will Transform Operations
Expansion in key international markets and product diversification may boost revenue growth by enhancing Beyond Meat's international presence and appealing to health-conscious consumers.Seeking Alpha • Mar 02
Beyond Meat: Expecting Roughly Flat Revenue Growth For 2025
Summary Beyond Meat expects -2% to +3% net revenue growth in 2025. The company is aiming to improve its gross margins to 20% in 2025, although it fell around 4% short of initial 2024 gross margin expectations. Beyond Meat raised $46.7 million from an at-the-market equity offering in Q4, 2024. A balance sheet restructuring remains inevitable, although the timing could theoretically be anywhere from now to early 2027. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 28
The Bear Case For Beyond Meat: Mounting Debt, Fading Demand, And An Uncertain Future
Summary Once a stock market favourite, Beyond Meat's value has plunged over 98% from its all-time high. High prices, health criticisms, and waning restaurant partnerships are driving declining consumer interest in plant-based meat. Struggling with persistent losses and $1 billion in debt, the company faces a precarious financial future. We initiate coverage of BYND stock with a Sell rating due to weakening demand, debt issues, and an uncertain path forward. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 16
Beyond Meat: Beyond Profitability
Summary Beyond Meat has distressing amounts of debt for a company losing money. Beyond Meat has little ability to pay off their debt. A restructuring of debt would put the shares at half their current value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 09
Beyond Meat: Looking At A 2025 Holistic Restructuring Of Its Balance Sheet
Summary Beyond Meat's net revenues increased by approximately 8% year-over-year. It also improved gross margins to 17.7% in Q3 2024. Despite the improvements, Beyond Meat still reported a $19.8 million adjusted EBITDA loss during the quarter. It also slightly reduced its full-year revenue guidance and expects Q4 2024 net revenue to be +2% year-over-year at the guidance midpoint. Balance sheet restructuring discussions are continuing, with a 2025 resolution looking probable. This would likely give convertible noteholders most of Beyond Meat's equity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 06
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) Stocks Pounded By 30% But Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
The Beyond Meat, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BYND ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...Seeking Alpha • Nov 21
Beyond Meat: Despite Signs Of Near-Term Stabilization, This Brand Isn't Headed Anywhere
Summary Shares of Beyond Meat have dropped even further to a ~40% YTD loss despite a temporary return to sales growth. The company struggles with taste, health perceptions, and high prices, leading to reduced consumer demand and fewer points of sale. Despite Q3 revenue growth and improved gross margins, Beyond Meat's limited liquidity and high debt pose significant risks. Investors should avoid Beyond Meat due to its weak demand, poor product-market fit, and uncertain path to recovery. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 07
Beyond Meat Cuts Guidance Again
Summary Beyond Meat's Q3 report showed decent revenue growth and margin improvement, but cash burn and a massive debt pile are major concerns. The company's balance sheet continues to weaken, with cash reserves and working capital dwindling, increasing bankruptcy risk. Despite some operational improvements, Beyond Meat's valuation is unattractive compared to more stable competitors in the space. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 28
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares
It's not a stretch to say that Beyond Meat, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:BYND ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x right now...Seeking Alpha • Sep 19
Beyond Meat: Stronger Margins Suggest Turnaround Is Real
Summary Beyond Meat's shares dropped 13.10% since May, but the company is showing fundamental improvements, particularly in gross margins and cost-cutting measures. Despite initial hopes tied to a bird flu outbreak, Beyond Meat's turnaround is driven by better pricing strategies and a loyal consumer base. The company remains high-risk with ongoing net losses and potential need for equity raises, but improved margins suggest a more stable future. Beyond Meat's forward P/S ratio is undervalued; a successful turnaround could see a 41.46% price increase, trading at a premium above the sector median. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 13
Beyond Meat: Some Progress In Q2 2024, But Much More Is Still Needed
Summary Beyond Meat reported $93.2 million in Q2 2024 net revenue, above expectations for $85 million to $90 million. The company also increased its gross margins by nearly 10% from Q1 2024. Despite some improvements, BYND is still on track for around $41 million in 2H 2024 cash burn. Convertible note holders remain likely to end up with most to all of Beyond Meat's equity. Beyond Meat can theoretically limp along for multiple years, though. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 13
Beyond Meat Bankruptcy Risk Rises
Summary Beyond Meat stock has been one of the market's worst performers, losing over half its value due to revenue growth troubles. The company's Q2 report showed a smaller than expected revenue decline and improved margins, but also more losses and cash burn. With a debt heavy balance sheet, management has a lot of work to do to keep the company afloat moving forward. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 14
Revenues Tell The Story For Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1x in the Food industry in the United States, you could be...Seeking Alpha • Jun 10
Beyond Meat: Points Of Sale Continue Declining, Impacting A Constrained Balance Sheet
Summary Beyond Meat shows little evidence of any ability to recover as it continues to see declines in points of sale. Despite higher trade discounts in the U.S. retail channel (roughly half of total revenue), the company continues to see high teens revenue declines. Gross margins remain under 5% as the company experiences dis-economies of scale from lower volumes. Beyond Meat has a tight balance sheet with limited cash and convertible debt maturing in 2027. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 09
Beyond Meat: Overly Optimistic Guidance Supporting The Stock
Summary Beyond Meat's Q1 results showed improved profitability but weak sales, indicating ongoing challenges for the company. Beyond Meat's problems are largely company and market specific, with the company suggesting that consumer health concerns are impacting demand. While cost cutting efforts should significantly reduce cash burn, Beyond Meat ultimately needs to return to growth. The company believes that its new product formulation addresses health concerns, but think that it is optimistic to assume demand will simply rebound. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 11
Beyond Meat: A Stock With A Mispriced Probability Of Profit
Summary Beyond Meat's stock has fallen over 80% since going public in 2019 and is at risk of significant decline. The company's business model struggles to compete with cheaper and better-tasting alternatives in the plant-based meat market. Beyond Meat's high debt load and negative financials make it a risky investment with little chance of profitability. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| BYND | US Food | US Market | |
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| 7D | -4.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| 1Y | -73.1% | -4.1% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: BYND underperformed the US Food industry which returned -4.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BYND underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BYND volatility | |
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| BYND Average Weekly Movement | 19.4% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: BYND's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BYND's weekly volatility has decreased from 33% to 19% over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2008 | 589 | Ethan Brown | www.beyondmeat.com |
Beyond Meat, Inc., a plant-based meat company, engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of plant-based meat products under the Beyond brand name in the United States and internationally. The company sells a range of plant-based meat products that replicates beef, pork, and poultry meats. It sells its products through grocery, mass merchandiser, club stores, and natural retailer channels, as well as various food-away-from-home channels, including restaurants, foodservice outlets, and schools.
Beyond Meat, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| BYND fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$394.70m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$210.62m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$264.97m |
1.9x
P/E Ratio1.5x
P/S RatioIs BYND overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BYND income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$264.97m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$236.26m |
| Gross Profit | US$28.71m |
| Other Expenses | -US$181.90m |
| Earnings | US$210.62m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.41 |
| Gross Margin | 10.84% |
| Net Profit Margin | 79.49% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -1,952.5% |
How did BYND perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 01:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Beyond Meat, Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| Benjamin Theurer | Barclays |
| Benjamin Theurer | Barclays |