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Freshpet Inc(FRPT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$61.44
09/18/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FRPT

09/18/2026: FRPT (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 42.25%
Avg. Invested days 49
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

FRPT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

FRPT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+196.5%) and solid revenue growth (+13.0%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.1%), modest insider ownership of 2.07%.

Financial Health Rating

FRPT's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.1% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Earnings growth is FRPT's strongest growth driver at +196.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+13.0%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+137.7%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 133.9% and approximately 97.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.07% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 12.22%
Capital World Investors 6.33%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.89%
Wellington Management Company LLP 5.89%
Wasatch Advisors LP 5.87%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

FRPT generates approximately $386 of gross profit, $86 of operating income, and $11 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: -96.60% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

FRPT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.92
1Y Target Price 84.25
Price to earnings Ratio 15.92
1Y Target Price 84.25
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 1.66
52 Weeks Range 46.45 - 86.00
Updated Date 09/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 46.45 - 86.00
Updated Date 09/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.86

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 15.92
Forward PE 29.41
Enterprise Value 3.10B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.51
Enterprise Value 3.10B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.63
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.48
Shares Outstanding 48.06M
Shares Floating 46.92M
Shares Outstanding 48.06M
Shares Floating 46.92M
Percent Insiders 2.07
Percent Institutions 133.93

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon 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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

About Freshpet Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Bedminster, NJ, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-11-07
CEO & Executive Director Mr. William B. Cyr
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 1288
Full time employees 1288

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 offers dog food, cat food, and dog treats under the Freshpet brand name; and fresh treats under the Dognation and Dog Joy brand names. The company sells its products through a network of company-owned branded refrigerators, the Freshpet Fridges, as well as through various classes of retail, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and international, as well as digital. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey.