Beyond Meat, Inc. Stock News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) (“Beyond Meat” or “the Company”), a leader in plant-based meat, announced today it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2024 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 after market close.

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After almost a 24% decline this year, at the current price of around $6 per share, we believe Beyond Meat stock (NASDAQ: BYND), a plant-based meat alternative - is fairly priced. BYND stock has dropped from around $8 to $6 year-to-date, largely underperforming the broader indices, with the S&P growing about 20% over the same period.

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 im...

If the stock price of Beyond Meat Inc. NASDAQ: BYND is any indication, the plant-based meat boom has come and gone. The stock peaked at a whopping $239.71 in July 2022 and has since withered away to an all-time low of just $5.20 on Aug. 5, 2024.

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Beyond Meat plans to launch a whole-muscle steak alternative that mimics the taste and texture of a filet. The plant-based meat company announced a turnaround plan earlier this year and is hoping to revive sales.

After the product attracted widespread interest, consumers and restaurants now buy less plant-based meat. Amid ongoing losses, it is not well positioned to issue more shares or take on new debt.