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Beyond Meat Inc(BYND)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BYND
09/24/2026: BYND (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Beyond Meat Inc is a consumer-focused packaged food company known for developing plant-based alternatives to animal meat. While the company has established a recognizable brand, it currently faces significant challenges, including stiff competition from large food incumbents and pressure on its operating margins. The primary investment story rests on its ability to scale production, reach price parity with animal protein, and restore revenue growth. However, significant execution risks remain, particularly regarding profitability and market adoption. The stock generally suits investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for speculative exposure to the alternative protein industry, though they should closely monitor liquidity and margin trends.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company's historical growth phase has stalled, making it a challenging fit for growth-focused portfolios. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks the positive momentum signal required for this strategy. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The lack of consistent profitability and negative cash flows do not align with traditional value investing principles. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, rendering it unsuitable for income-focused investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and operational uncertainty make this stock unsuitable for conservative, low-risk investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock experiences significant price swings due to sensitivity to quarterly results and industry sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | High | Establishing a fair value is difficult given the lack of consistent earnings. |
| Competition risk (Traditional Meat Producers) | High | Large, established food companies can leverage their massive distribution networks to undercut Beyond Meat. |
| Business quality | Medium / high | The business model faces structural challenges regarding gross margins and operational scale. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should expect no income from this equity. |
| Execution risk | High | The company must successfully navigate complex global supply chains and changing consumer tastes to survive. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -56.97% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Company Fundamentals
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 172.46M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares | Beta 2.76 | 52 Weeks Range 9.06 - 115.80 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.06 - 115.80 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -16.73 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Segment | Beyond Burger, Beyond Sausage, and Beyond Chicken sold through grocery channels. | The company generates revenue by selling branded products directly to shoppers in supermarkets. |
| Foodservice Segment | Supplying Beyond Meat products to restaurant chains, cafeterias, and hotels. | Revenue is earned by partnering with large restaurant brands to put plant-based options on menus. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5000 | Enterprise Value 438.19M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67 |
Enterprise Value 438.19M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.69 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.23 | Shares Outstanding 17.19M | Shares Floating 16.54M |
Shares Outstanding 17.19M | Shares Floating 16.54M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.38 | Percent Institutions 27.23 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Beyond Meat Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters El Segundo, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-05-02 | Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Ethan Brown | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Packaged Foods | Full time employees 589 | Website https://www.beyondmeat.com |
Full time employees 589 | Website https://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. The company was formerly known as Savage River, Inc. and changed its name to Beyond Meat, Inc. in September 2018. Beyond Meat, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
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