Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) Stock Price & Analysis
Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) closed at USD 7.27 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 6.60% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.82; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 6.59–7.29 on volume of 2,015,247 shares. Market capitalization is $125.00M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.49–100.5 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
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Key facts (BYND)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $259M, net income $289M (111.7% margin), free cash flow -$120M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 0.4x (avg 0.7x at the last 1 fiscal year-ends), net debt $152M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $283K; 0 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($0K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Strong Sell (mean 4.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 12.5 (range 10–15).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -91.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -99.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD -2, revenue estimate $64.0M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BYND)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $465M | $419M | $343M | $326M | $275M | $259M |
| Gross profit | $117M | -$23.7M | -$82.7M | $41.7M | $7.6M | — |
| Operating income | -$175M | -$343M | -$342M | -$156M | -$334M | -$314M |
| Net income | -$182M | -$366M | -$338M | -$160M | $219M | $289M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$86.40 | -$172.50 | -$157.80 | -$72.90 | -$54.90 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$437M | -$391M | -$118M | -$110M | -$157M | -$120M |
| Gross margin | 25.2% | -5.7% | -24.1% | 12.8% | 2.8% | — |
| Operating margin | -37.6% | -81.8% | -99.6% | -47.8% | -121.1% | -121.5% |
| Net margin | -39.2% | -87.4% | -98.5% | -49.1% | 79.5% | 111.7% |
| Revenue growth | +14.2% | -9.8% | -18.0% | -4.9% | -15.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $733M | $310M | $191M | $132M | $204M | — |
| Total debt | $1.13B | $1.13B | $1.14B | $1.14B | $416M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (BYND)
P/E 0.4x · P/S 0.5x · EV/Sales 1.1x · P/B 2.2x · FCF yield -96.01% · Earnings yield 231.28% · Net debt $152M · EV $277M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 0.7x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (BYND)
2 of 2 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Witteman Teri L | Chief Legal Officer, Secretary | 29,978 | $30K | 0.7% | Yes (adopted December 12, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-13 | Kutua Lubi | CFO, Treasurer | 419,042 | $253K | 6.8% | Yes (adopted December 12, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (BYND)
Consensus Strong Sell (mean 4.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 12.5 (low 10, high 15).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Barclays | Maintained | Underweight | $0.5 → $10 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BYND)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -91.5% | -99.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -91.5% | -69.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 110.0% | 106.5% |
| Max drawdown | -92.3% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -99.8% (Nov 2021→Oct 2026) |
BYND revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 27, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. net revenues | $37.6M | 54.7% | -14.4% |
| International net revenues | $31.2M | 45.3% | +0.6% |
| Total revenue | $68.8M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
BYND suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Meta Platforms (META) | “We also intend to use certain social media channels as a means of disclosing information about us and our products to consumers, our customers, investors and the public (e.g., @BeyondMeat on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn and Reddit).” |
| Customer | Food | “Food recalls and other food-borne illness and food safety incidents could result in significant losses due to their costs, the destruction of raw materials or product inventory, lost sales due to the unavailability of the product for a period of time and potential loss of existing distributors or customers and a potential negative impact on our ability to attract new customers due to negative consumer experiences …” |
| Partner | PepsiCo (PEP) | “In 2021, we entered into TPP, a joint venture with PepsiCo, Inc., to develop, produce and market innovative snack products made from plant-based protein.” |
| Partner | Planet Partnership | “In 2021, we entered into TPP, a joint venture with PepsiCo, Inc., to develop, produce and market innovative snack products made from plant-based protein.” |
| Partner | Unprocessed Foods | “On October 15, 2025, in connection with the Exchange Offer, we entered into (1) the First Amendment to LSA with Unprocessed Foods, which, among other things, added cross defaults to the Loan and Security Agreement related to events of default under other debt secured by a second priority security interest and certain secured debt for borrowed money and (2) the Intercreditor Agreement with Unprocessed Foods and the…” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Apr 9, 2026.
BYND customer concentration
In the period ended Jun 27, 2026, a single direct customer accounted for 14% of revenue, per the company's 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026. The company does not name it.
BYND company outlook (results filed Aug 5, 2026)
- “In light of this uncertainty, the Company is limiting its outlook to the following: • In the third quarter of 2026, net revenues are expected to be approximately $60 million to $65 million.”
- “Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements related to the Company's expectations with respect to its third quarter 2026 outlook, its strategic repositioning and expansion into adjacent product categories, and efforts towards sustainable g”
Analysts expect $64.0M for the current quarter, 2.4% above the midpoint of the company's guidance ($62.5M).
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
BYND analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-2.00 | $-2.22 | -9.9% | $64.0M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-3.95 | $-2.51 | +57.3% | $58.0M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-11.83 | $-10.16 | +16.4% | $245.5M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-10.42 | $-10.73 | -2.8% | $242.4M | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC)
| Price | USD 7.27 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 6.60% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.82 |
| Open | USD 6.7 |
| Day Range | USD 6.59 – 7.29 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.49 – 100.5 |
| Volume | 2,015,247 shares |
| Market Cap | $125.00M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BYND)
Nexqual's technical model rates BYND "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.32 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.32) |
| MACD | -1.06 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BYND)
Wall Street analysts rate BYND "Strong Sell" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 12.5 (range USD 10–15), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 12.5 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 10 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 0 / 3 |
Earnings (BYND)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $64.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -2.7 vs est -2.38 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -3 vs est -3.15 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -14.87 vs est -3.05 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -14.1 vs est -12.95 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BYND)
| Total Revenue | $258.84M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -8.20% |
| Gross Margin | +10.25% |
| Operating Margin | -42.49% |
| Profit Margin | +115.85% |
| Debt / Equity | 7.19 |
| Current Ratio | 2.63 |
| Total Cash | $171.37M |
| Total Debt | $407.81M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$120.01M (-46.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BYND)
Nexqual rates Beyond Meat, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -16% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 10%, operating -42% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $171M cash and investments vs $324M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$120M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (BYND)
| Insider Ownership | +3.38% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +32.11% |
| Shares Outstanding | 17.19M |
| Float | 15.58M |
| Short % of Float | +33.54% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Leadership (BYND)
Beyond Meat, Inc. is led by Ethan Brown, Founder, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
| Founder, President, CEO & Director | Ethan Brown |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Lubi Kutua |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | Drew Lufkin |
| Chief Operating Officer | Brijesh Krishnaswamy |
| Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations | Paul Sheppard |
Major Backers & Investors (BYND)
Notable institutional backers of Beyond Meat, Inc. include Morgan Stanley, UBS Group AG, AQR Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 1.72% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.51% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 1.33% |
| Susquehanna International Group, LLP | 0.98% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.86% |
| Fidelity | 0.85% |
| Weiss Asset Management Lp | 0.67% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.99% |
| BlackRock | 1.75% |
| Geode Capital | 1.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.
From Beyond Meat, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-04-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- To capture this market opportunity, we have developed three core plant-based product platforms that align with the largest meat categories globally: beef, pork and poultry.
- Our Beyond Test Kitchen DTC platform, which gives consumers early access to new plant-based protein products, generally for a limited time, allows us to test new products directly with consumers and obtain consumer feedback and make adjustments before investing in potential broader product release.
- We continue to invest in research and development that enables us to optimize taste and macronutrients, constrain saturated fats, and use limited and clean ingredients.
- To ensure we maintain our competitive advantage, we implement rigorous measures to protect our intellectual property, which forms the cornerstone of our innovative edge.
Partnerships
- Our multi-year sales agreement with Roquette for the supply of pea protein expired on December 31, 2025.
- Flavors consist of product flavors that have been developed by our innovation team in collaboration with our supply partners exclusively for us or in collaboration with our foodservice partners.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to international regulations that could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
- Any changes in, or changes in the interpretation of, applicable laws, regulations or policies of the FDA or U.S. Department of Agriculture (the "USDA"), state regulators or similar foreign regulatory authorities that relate to the use of the word "meat" or other similar words in connection with plant-based meat products could adversely affect our business, prospects, results of operations or financial condition.
- Litigation or other legal or regulatory proceedings could expose us to significant liabilities and have a negative impact on our reputation or business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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