BEYOND MEAT, INC. (BYND)
Consumer Staples · plant-based protein / food technology · NASDAQ
Beyond Meat makes plant-based meat products designed to replicate the taste and texture of conventional beef, pork, and poultry using proprietary food science.
What BEYOND MEAT, INC. does
Beyond Meat is a plant-based meat company that develops and sells meat alternatives made from plant-derived proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The company offers products across three core platforms aligned with major meat categories: beef, pork, and poultry, distributed through grocery stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels. The company is expanding beyond core meat analogues into adjacent plant-based protein products, including the Beyond Immerse functional beverage line. Beyond Meat positions itself as mission-driven, with a focus on addressing human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare through the shift from animal-based to plant-based protein.
Themes: plant-based meat, food technology, functional beverages, sustainability
Fundamentals
- Price$0.407 as of 2026-08-13 close
- Market cap$210M as of 2026-08-13
- 1-year return-85.6% 2025-08-13 close $2.82 → 2026-08-13 close $0.407
- P/E0.74 as of 2026-08-27
- Net margin+111.7% as of 2026-08-27
- Gross margin+3.1% as of 2026-08-27
- ROE+28.9% as of 2026-08-27
- Debt / equity7.16 as of 2026-08-27
- Revenue growth (YoY)-14.1% as of 2026-08-27
- Revenue CAGR (3y)-13.0% SEC XBRL
- Beta2.82 as of 2026-08-27
- Last reported earnings2026-08-05 SEC EDGAR Form 8-K (Item 2.02)
How BYND compares in its sector
- price-to-earnings ratiobottom 10% 93 covered Consumer Staples peers, as of 2026-08-27
- net profit margintop 10% 116 covered Consumer Staples peers, as of 2026-08-27
- operating margintop 10% 116 covered Consumer Staples peers, as of 2026-08-27
- gross marginbottom 10% 116 covered Consumer Staples peers, as of 2026-08-27
- return on equitytop 25% 116 covered Consumer Staples peers, as of 2026-08-27
- 3-year revenue CAGRbottom 10% 109 covered Consumer Staples peers
- free cash flow (absolute dollars, latest fiscal year)bottom 10% 110 covered Consumer Staples peers, as of FY2025
Position among covered Consumer Staples companies that report each metric (minimum 5 peers). A relative position within our covered catalog — not a valuation, quality, or investment judgment. A higher percentile is simply a higher value (for P/E, more expensive on earnings — never "better"). Informational only.
How BEYOND MEAT, INC. looks technically
Trend
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| Distance from the 200-day | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
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| 50-day moving average | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| 200-day moving average | its average price over the last 200 trading days — the long-term trend line — is $0.8931 | $0.8931 |
| Since the 50/200 cross | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| Trend strength (14-day ADX) | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
Range
12
| 52-week high | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
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| From the 52-week high | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| Above the 52-week low | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| Below the 52-week high | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| Since a 20-day breakout | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| Since a 55-day breakout | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| All-time high | its highest closing price on record is $239.71 (set on 2019-07-26) | $239.71 |
| Given back of the 52-week move | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| From the all-time high | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| Nearest price level | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
| All-time low | its lowest closing price on record is $0.4 (set on 2026-08-12) | $0.4 |
| Above the all-time low | not current — this company's price series (ends 2026-08-13) is 9 trading sessions behind the rest of the catalog | n/a |
Based on daily closing prices as of 2026-08-13. Describes past price behavior only — informational, not financial advice.
Analyst consensus
- Consensus ratingUnderperform (3.80 mean, 1=Strong Buy…5=Strong Sell) — 3 analysts
- Mean price target$18.33 range $10.00 – $30.00; median $15.00
Analyst estimates, as of 2026-08-26. These are third-party analyst opinions and price targets, aggregated — not a recommendation, prediction, or advice from stocks-llm. Informational only.
Analyst EPS estimate for BYND
- Consensus EPS estimate-$2.13 next reporting period, as of 2026-08-26
Change over time is not available yet: it needs two readings of the same reporting period at least 30 days apart, and we have been recording these estimates since 2026-08-04. An estimate for a DIFFERENT quarter is not a revision, so a reading from before the last report is never compared with one after it.
The consensus estimate for the next reporting period, and how it has moved between readings of that SAME period. A change is measured only between readings estimating one period — when a company reports, the consensus moves to the next quarter and the two numbers are not comparable. Informational only, not a forecast and not advice.
Key risks (from latest filing)
["declining consumer demand for the plant-based meat category","significant indebtedness and liquidity risks regarding convertible notes and loan agreements","challenges in achieving successful product innovation and consumer acceptance in new categories"]
What changed in the latest 10-Q
AI-assisted comparison of BYND's 10-Q filed 2026-05-07 against the prior one filed 2025-11-12.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
- Added:
- Reference to 2025 10-K filed April 9, 2026 (newer filing references 2025 fiscal year 10-K)
- Description of adjacent products: 'adjacent products that deliver taste and macronutrients from plants and plant-based ingredients'
- Beyond Test Kitchen DTC channel launched in Q4 2025
- Beyond Immerse plant-based protein beverage introduced January 2026
- Strategic repositioning to 'Beyond The Plant Protein Company' in early 2026
- Distribution agreement with Big Geyser in April 2026 for Beyond Immerse
- Reference to incremental investment in marketing, distribution infrastructure and working capital for repositioning
- Net revenues of $58.2 million for three months ended March 28, 2026
- Net loss of $28.5 million for three months ended March 28, 2026
- Loss from operations of $41.1 million for three months ended March 28, 2026
- Negative operating cash flows of $5.0 million for three months ended March 28, 2026
- Comparison data: $68.7 million revenue and $61.1 million net loss for three months ended March 29, 2025
- Removed:
- Reference to 2024 10-K (older filing referenced 2024 10-K)
- Description of business model as 'build meat directly from plants'
- Reference to specific availability date 'As of September 2025'
- Net revenues of $70.2 million for three months ended September 27, 2025
- Net revenues of $213.9 million for nine months ended September 27, 2025
- Nine-month comparison data ($249.8 million for nine months ended September 28, 2024)
- Statement 'We have generated losses since inception'
- Net loss of $110.7 million for three months ended September 27, 2025
- Net loss of $192.8 million for nine months ended September 27, 2025
- Detailed bullet-point list of adverse factors (unfavorable product mix, refrigerated plant-based meat weakness, consumer perception changes, premium pricing impact, capacity utilization issues, inventory management, pricing strategy changes, input cost inflation, supply chain disruption, labor needs)
- Section heading and discussion of 'Cost-Reduction Initiatives and Global Operations Review'
- Reworded:
- From 'offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats' to 'offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats and other innovative plant-based food and beverage products'
- From reference to weak demand 'in the category' to expanded description of 'persistent weak demand in the plant-based meat category and for our products, particularly in the refrigerated subsegment'
- Added context that operating results from Q1 2026 are 'not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026' (different fiscal year reference)
- From general macroeconomic challenges to more specific enumeration including 'global events such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East'
- Notes:
- Older filing appears truncated at end of MD&A section; comparison limited to available text
- The two filings cover different fiscal quarters (Q1 2026 vs Q3 2025) making some comparisons reflect period differences rather than pure changes
- Newer filing metadata shows accession number and URL but content retrieval may be subject to document availability
Risk Factors
- Added:
- Added reference to Exchange Offer being 'completed on October 30, 2025' (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Added bullet point about inability to access ATM Program due to no longer satisfying Form S-3 eligibility requirements (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Added bullet point about 'the success of our strategic repositioning to "Beyond The Plant Protein Company,"' including brand dilution risks and expanded portfolio offerings (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Added bullet point about ability to successfully innovate in adjacent categories and specific product example 'Beyond Immerse functional beverage line of sparkling plant-based protein drinks' (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Added reference to 'brand dilution or confusion' and 'diversion of management time and financial resources' risks in strategic repositioning (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Added bullet point about maintaining and expanding distribution footprint and DTC channel expansion (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Added reference to 'outcomes of any related audits or examinations' regarding tax attributes (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Removed:
- Removed bullet point about 'risks and uncertainties related to identifying and executing certain cost-reduction initiatives, cost structure improvements, workforce reductions and executive leadership changes' (older filing, filed 2025-11-12)
- Removed bullet point about 'timing and success of narrowing commercial focus to growth opportunities' and 'Global Operations Review' details (older filing, filed 2025-11-12)
- Removed bullet point about 'ability to successfully execute Global Operations Review' including product line exits, inventory impairment charges, manufacturing optimization, and 'suspension and substantial cessation of operational activities in China' (older filing, filed 2025-11-12)
- Removed bullet point about impact of 'adverse and uncertain political conditions' including tariffs, trade wars, and anti-American sentiment (older filing, filed 2025-11-12)
- Removed detailed reference to 'high inflation, geopolitical and economic uncertainty' with specific examples of tariffs and trade wars affecting costs (older filing, filed 2025-11-12)
- Reworded:
- Changed 'material weakness' (singular) to 'material weaknesses' (plural) in internal control over financial reporting disclosure (older to newer filing)
- Changed Exchange Offer expiration date from 'expired on October 28, 2025' to 'completed on October 30, 2025' indicating status change (older to newer filing)
- Simplified financing language from 'our ability to obtain additional equity or debt financing' to 'additional equity and/or debt financing' (older to newer filing)
- Expanded liquidity risk language from 'limitations on our cash flows from operating activities' to more detailed explanation including references to specific financing constraints and Form S-3 eligibility loss (older to newer filing)
- Changed tax obligation language from 'our ability to pay tax liabilities arising from cancellation of indebtedness income in connection with the Exchange Offer' (removed from newer) to more general tax attribute impact language (newer filing restructured this risk)
- Reordered risk factors - moved demand/category risks higher in list and financial/debt risks earlier (older to newer filing)
- Expanded market price fluctuation risk to include specific language about 'failure to meet the Nasdaq continued listing requirement for minimum bid price or other Nasdaq listing requirements and the potential delisting' (newer filing, filed 2026-05-07)
- Notes:
- The texts are truncated mid-sentence at the end, preventing complete comparison of all risk factors
- Page numbers differ significantly (82 vs 100 for Item 1A), suggesting substantial reorganization of the document structure
- The older filing appears to contain more detailed operational and strategic risk disclosures that are partially or wholly removed in the newer filing
- Item reference page numbers changed across all items, making it difficult to assess if content was moved rather than removed
AI-assisted comparison of two SEC filing sections. It describes wording and theme changes only, makes no materiality, legal, or investment judgement, and is not financial advice. Informational only — not financial advice.
Insider activity (SEC Form 4)
No open-market insider purchases or sales recorded in the last 90 days.
- Last 180 days0 buys · 2 sells ($283289) — 2 selling insiders
Most recent open-market transaction: 2026-04-20. As of 2026-08-27.
View full insider trading history → View SEC Form 3/4/5 filingsAsk about BYND's insider activity →
Only open-market purchases (SEC code P) and sales (code S) are counted here. Option exercises, vesting/awards, gifts, and shares withheld for taxes are excluded — they are compensation or mechanical, not open-market conviction. Sales may be planned and non-discretionary (e.g. a Rule 10b5-1 plan) and are not necessarily bearish; open-market buying is not a recommendation to buy. Informational only — not financial advice.
Institutional ownership (13F)
4 institutional 13F filers reported holding BYND as of 2026-03-31 (quarter-end position, filed within 45 days).
- Distinct 13F filers 4
- Reported shares held 43,226,848
- Reported value $30,327,957
reported quarterly holdings change (2025-12-31 → 2026-03-31): 0 new, 3 increased, 1 decreased, 0 exited. Change counts cover only managers that filed 13F reports in BOTH quarters, derived between two quarter-end snapshots — not same-day trades; a single manager is never said to have "bought" or "sold".
Institutional holdings are quarter-end long positions reported on SEC Form 13F-HR, filed up to 45 days after the quarter ends — they are delayed, are not real-time trades, exclude short positions and most non-US securities, and are not investment advice. Any increase/decrease is a reported change between two quarterly snapshots, not a same-day purchase or sale. These are quarter-end snapshots from the 13F filings on SEC EDGAR, filed within 45 days — not real-time, and any change is a difference between two quarterly reports, not a same-day trade. Informational only — not financial advice.
Short interest (FINRA)
BYND had 130,476,904 shares of reported short interest as of the 2026-07-31 FINRA settlement date (delayed, bi-monthly; not real-time).
BYND had 25.3% of its shares outstanding sold short as of the 2026-07-31 FINRA settlement date (percent of FLOAT would be higher — float is not disclosed in the source). FINRA reported 5.55 days to cover at the same settlement.
- Reported short interest (shares) 130,476,904
- Short interest (% of shares outstanding) 25.3%
- Prior settlement (shares) 130,851,657
- Reported change -0.29%
- Days to cover (reported) 5.55
Reported to FINRA as of the 2026-07-31 settlement date. Short interest is reported to FINRA and published on a delayed, bi-monthly schedule (as of a settlement date, disseminated roughly eight business days later) — it is NOT real-time, does not cover every venue or all US trading, and is not a short-squeeze prediction or investment advice. Days-to-cover is the value FINRA reports; percent of float is not shown because the source file carries no share-count denominator — where a percent appears it is of shares OUTSTANDING, the larger base, and is therefore a floor on percent of float. Informational only — not financial advice.
Competitors & peers
- Impossible Foods
- Maple Leaf Foods (Greenleaf Foods)
- Conagra Brands (Gardein)
- Nestlé (Sweet Earth)
- Kellogg Company (MorningStar Farms)
- Tyson Foods (Raised & Rooted)
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Frequently asked questions
What does BEYOND MEAT, INC. (BYND) do?
Beyond Meat is a plant-based meat company that develops and sells meat alternatives made from plant-derived proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The company offers products across three core platforms aligned with major meat categories: beef, pork, and poultry, distributed through grocery stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels.
What sector is BEYOND MEAT, INC. (BYND) in?
BEYOND MEAT, INC. (BYND) is classified in the Consumer Staples sector. Its industry is plant-based protein / food technology. It trades on NASDAQ.
Who are BEYOND MEAT, INC.'s (BYND) competitors?
Notable peers of BEYOND MEAT, INC. (BYND) include Impossible Foods, Maple Leaf Foods (Greenleaf Foods), Conagra Brands (Gardein), Nestlé (Sweet Earth) and Kellogg Company (MorningStar Farms). This peer set is informational only — not financial advice.
Where does stocks-llm's data on BYND come from?
Fundamentals and prices come from market data, as of 2026-08-27; company filings and profile facts come from SEC EDGAR. All figures are delayed daily-close data shown with their as-of date — informational only, not financial advice.
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-27. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-13.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date.