Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND – Free Report) had its price target reduced by Barclays from $1.00 to $0.50 in a report issued on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an underweight rating on the stock.
Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Beyond Meat in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Strong Sell” and a consensus target price of $1.58.
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Beyond Meat Price Performance
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported ($0.29) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $61.59 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $63.00 million. Research analysts expect that Beyond Meat will post -2.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Beyond Meat by 445.0% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 9,927,157 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,142,000 after buying an additional 8,105,718 shares in the last quarter. UBS Group AG increased its position in Beyond Meat by 674.8% during the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 9,788,528 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,027,000 after buying an additional 8,525,183 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Beyond Meat by 1.5% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,780,045 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,034,000 after buying an additional 69,423 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Beyond Meat by 497.0% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,383,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,774,000 after acquiring an additional 2,816,778 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vontobel Holding Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Beyond Meat by 38.0% in the third quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 2,917,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,515,000 after acquiring an additional 804,125 shares during the last quarter. 52.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Trending Headlines about Beyond Meat
Here are the key news stories impacting Beyond Meat this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Beyond Burger IV and Beyond Steak earned certification as climate solutions, a marketing/CSR win that can help brand positioning and retail/foodservice conversations but is unlikely to reverse near‑term financial weakness. Beyond Burger® and Beyond Steak® Become 1st Plant-Based Meat Products to Qualify as Climate Solutions
- Neutral Sentiment: Board approved a 2026 employment inducement equity plan (new hire/grant program). This supports hiring but could add dilution over time; monitor issuance and impact on share count. Beyond Meat Adopts 2026 Employment Inducement Equity Plan
- Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 2025 earnings call transcript is available — useful for management commentary on cost actions, protein‑drink strategy and cash runway; read for detail but call did not calm markets. Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: MarketBeat deep read flags sustained demand weakness, high short interest, guidance below consensus, and delisting risk — argues downside remains and reverse split is possible if shares don’t clear $1 for 10 days. This is a major sentiment driver. Is Beyond Meat Beyond Hope? A Deep Read On Its Price Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: BYND’s Q4 results missed revenue and EPS expectations, sales fell ~20% YoY and management guided Q1 revenue below consensus — core driver behind the stock decline and continued analyst pessimism. Why Beyond Meat (BYND) Is Down 10.8% After Soft 2025 Results And Cautious 2026 Revenue Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Material weaknesses in financial reporting and a delayed 10‑K were disclosed — raises governance and audit risk, which amplifies investor uncertainty and selling pressure. Why Beyond Meat Stock Fell 24% in March
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts from Jefferies and Barclays (to $0.70 and $0.50 respectively) tighten the sell narrative and pressure stock liquidity/flows. Beyond Meat (BYND) Stock Plummets 12% Following Jefferies Price Target Cut to $0.70 Barclays Lowers Price Target to $0.50
- Negative Sentiment: Category weakness (retail & foodservice volumes down) and guidance that Q1 sales will decline again indicate near‑term revenue pressure; watch next quarterly cadence and progress on the protein‑drink push and cost cuts. Beyond Meat expects Q1 sales to be down again
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.
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