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VITL Stock Chart & Stats
$12.29
$1.58(4.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.29
$1.58(4.20%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.95 - $53.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume252.62K
Average Volume (3M)2.18M
Market Cap
$580.60M
Enterprise Value$588.69
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$51.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.08
Shares Outstanding42,848,454
10 Day Avg. Volume1,385,545
30 Day Avg. Volume2,184,838
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.14
Price to Book (P/B)4.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.91
P/FCF Ratio-30.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.90Price Target Upside-3.17% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$777.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue & Distribution MomentumMulti-year top-line growth and recent 15% y/y revenue increase reflect real demand for Vital Farms’ branded pasture‑raised products. Coupled with meaningful retail placements and expanding PDPs, this strengthens market share and supports durable shelf presence and volume-driven scale.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a sizable equity base ($331M TTM) give financial flexibility to manage near-term negative cash flow and fund remediation actions. A conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk and preserves optionality for strategic reinvestment or share repurchases over the medium term.
Strategic Portfolio & Cost ActionsExiting lower‑conviction butter and pausing select buildouts refocuses capital on the core egg franchise, improves margin mix, and accelerates cash preservation. These management moves demonstrate deliberate allocation choices that can lift structural gross margins and support medium‑term profitability recovery.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationA sharp swing to negative free cash flow signals material earnings-to-cash conversion issues. Persistent FCF deficits constrain reinvestment, elevate reliance on revolver or asset sales, and increase sensitivity to operational shocks, making sustained recovery dependent on margin and working capital improvements.
Margin Pressure From OversupplySevere gross‑margin deterioration driven by breaker/low‑revenue channels, elevated promotions and ~ $32M of supply‑management costs materially compresses profitability. If mix or pricing recovery lags, margin restoration timelines are prolonged, stressing medium‑term cash flow and EBITDA targets.
Curtailment Of Growth & Covenant RiskSlowing Vital Crossroads and accelerator builds reduces future capacity growth and delays scale benefits. Reliance on cash and revolver to fund shortfall increases covenant monitoring risk and may limit ability to reaccelerate investments until cash flow or liquidity is restored.
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VITL FAQ
What was Vital Farms, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vital Farms, Inc. lowest stock price was $7.95 and its highest was $53.13 in the past 12 months.
What is Vital Farms, Inc.’s market cap?
Vital Farms, Inc.’s market cap is $580.60M.
When is Vital Farms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vital Farms, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Vital Farms, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Vital Farms, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.057 by -$0.087.
Is Vital Farms, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vital Farms, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Vital Farms, Inc. pay dividends?
Vital Farms, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Vital Farms, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Vital Farms, Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Vital Farms, Inc. have?
Vital Farms, Inc. has 42,848,454 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vital Farms, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vital Farms, Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.03 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.057. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -20.667%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vital Farms, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VITL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Vital Farms Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.90 (-3.17% Downside)
$11.90 (-3.17% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VITL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 509.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $422.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-63.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
30.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vital Farms, Inc.
Vital Farms, Inc. is a values-driven food enterprise dedicated to providing ethically sourced, pasture-raised products across the United States. Its diverse product portfolio primarily features a variety of egg-based items, such as fresh shell eggs, convenient hard-boiled eggs, liquid whole eggs, and popular egg bites, alongside dairy selections like butter and ghee. Established in 2007, the company maintains its headquarters in Austin, Texas.
VITL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.90
▼(-3.17% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
19.12% Insiders
24.71% Mutual Funds
0.34% Other Institutional Investors
43.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors