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FRPT Stock Chart & Stats
$74.89
$1.96(3.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$74.89
$1.96(3.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$46.45 - $86.00
Previous Close$59.5
Volume997.44K
Average Volume (3M)1.05M
Market Cap
$3.11B
Enterprise Value$3.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$350.81M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$493.66M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.16
Shares Outstanding48,058,075
10 Day Avg. Volume989,410
30 Day Avg. Volume1,052,959
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)2.46
Price to Sales (P/S)2.70
P/FCF Ratio240.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$78.00Price Target Upside4.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sales Growth OutlookFreshpet's raised 2026 sales outlook, backed by 15.5% Q2 growth, indicates demand and distribution can support a stronger trajectory. If execution continues, higher volume should improve operating leverage and reinforce the brand's position in fresh pet food over the next several quarters.
Margin ExpansionThe margin improvement and higher long-term floor suggest Freshpet is gaining efficiency as manufacturing scales. New bag technology is expected to add further gross-margin benefit, creating a durable path toward stronger earnings quality if implementation remains successful.
Consumer Franchise And DistributionRising household penetration, buying frequency, and distribution points indicate Freshpet is expanding both reach and consumer engagement. The combination supports recurring purchase growth and gives the brand room to build share in a category where management reports only 4.3% market share.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue MomentumThe sharp deceleration in revenue growth shows that the recent profitability improvement is not yet matched by consistent top-line momentum. Slower sales expansion could limit operating leverage, reduce flexibility for investment, and make future margin progress more dependent on execution and cost control.
Logistics Cost PressureHigher logistics costs directly pressure gross profit and adjusted EBITDA, while the incremental guidance charge indicates the issue is expected to persist beyond one quarter. Continued fuel and trucking pressure could absorb part of Freshpet's manufacturing efficiencies and constrain margin expansion.
Competitive IntensityBroader competition across products and channels may make it harder for Freshpet to sustain share gains and maintain premium positioning. Entrants can increase promotional pressure and raise customer-acquisition demands, requiring continued brand investment while limiting pricing flexibility.
Freshpet News
FRPT FAQ
What was Freshpet’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freshpet lowest stock price was $46.45 and its highest was $86.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Freshpet’s market cap?
Freshpet’s market cap is $3.11B.
When is Freshpet’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freshpet’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Freshpet’s earnings last quarter?
Freshpet released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.423 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.242 by $0.181.
Is Freshpet overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Freshpet’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Freshpet pay dividends?
Freshpet does not currently pay dividends.
What is Freshpet’s EPS estimate?
Freshpet’s EPS estimate is 0.39.
How many shares outstanding does Freshpet have?
Freshpet has 48,058,075 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freshpet’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freshpet reported an EPS of $0.423 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.242. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.572%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Freshpet?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FRPT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Freshpet Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$78.00 (4.15% Upside)
$78.00 (4.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FRPT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 236.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.01%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Freshpet
Freshpet, Inc. produces and distributes natural, fresh, and ready-to-eat food and treats specifically formulated for dogs and cats. These products are available to consumers throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company offers its pet nutrition items under its flagship Freshpet brand, alongside its Dognation and Dog Joy labels. They reach customers through a wide array of retail channels, including major grocery chains, mass-market retailers, warehouse clubs, specialized pet stores, and natural food outlets, as well as via online platforms. Freshpet, Inc. was established in 2004 and is based in Secaucus, New Jersey.
FRPT Company Deck
FRPT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive view: strong Q2 sales, margin expansion, improved cash flow and e-commerce/retail distribution momentum led management to raise 2026 sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance and to increase the 2027 gross margin floor. That said, the company acknowledged clear near-term headwinds—higher logistics costs, start-up quality expenses from new manufacturing technology, a cautious consumer backdrop, and intensifying competition—that inject uncertainty into short-term cadence. Overall, results, balance sheet strength and strategic manufacturing/omnichannel initiatives outweigh the near-term operational and macro challenges.View all FRPT earnings summariesFRPT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$78.00
▲(4.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.53% Insiders
37.87% Mutual Funds
6.45% Other Institutional Investors
28.74% Public Companies and
Individual Investors