NASDAQ:FRPT Freshpet (FRPT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $87.37 -0.24 (-0.27%) (As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$86.07▼$88.9450-Day Range$71.60▼$88.5052-Week Range$45.13▼$89.87Volume363,000 shsAverage Volume549,568 shsMarket Capitalization$4.21 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$90.60 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Freshpet alerts: Email Address Freshpet MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.71 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.7% Upside$90.60 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.62% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.54Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.95Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.83) to ($0.13) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.64 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector112th out of 134 stocksGrain Mill Products Industry5th out of 6 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFreshpet has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $90.60, Freshpet has a forecasted upside of 3.7% from its current price of $87.37.Amount of Analyst CoverageFreshpet has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.62% of the outstanding shares of Freshpet have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFreshpet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.6, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Freshpet has recently decreased by 0.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFreshpet does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthFreshpet does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFreshpet has received a -53.03% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Freshpet in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Pet food" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Freshpet is -3.54. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFreshpet has a news sentiment score of 0.95. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Freshpet this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for FRPT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Freshpet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Freshpet insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.60% of the stock of Freshpet is held by insiders. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Freshpet are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.83) to ($0.13) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Freshpet is -80.90, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Freshpet is -80.90, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFreshpet has a P/B Ratio of 4.07. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Freshpet Stock (NASDAQ:FRPT)Freshpet, Inc. manufactures and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company sells its products under the Freshpet brand; and Dognation and Dog Joy labels through various classes of retail, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and natural, as well as online. Freshpet, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.Read More FRPT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FRPT Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Target Price at $90.60February 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesFebruary 12, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked... 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But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.January 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Freshpet Amid Strong Growth Potential and Strategic ExpansionJanuary 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comOppenheimer Keeps Their Buy Rating on Freshpet (FRPT)January 5, 2024 | fool.comWhy Freshpet Stock Was Up 22% in DecemberJanuary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. to Participate in the 2024 ICR ConferenceJanuary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Freshpet (FRPT) a New Buy StockDecember 20, 2023 | msn.comJefferies Initiates Coverage of Freshpet (FRPT) with Hold RecommendationDecember 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFreshpet: Operational Performance Is Improving, But Major Risks Should Be Considered (Rating Upgrade)December 19, 2023 | msn.comFreshpet is viewed cautiously by Jefferies due to valuation, capacity concernsDecember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGrocery Outlet (GO) Gains on Value Proposition & Market GrowthDecember 8, 2023 | msn.comDA Davidson Initiates Coverage of Freshpet (FRPT) with Buy RecommendationDecember 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Constellation Brands (STZ) and Freshpet (FRPT)November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTreeHouse Foods (THS) Poised on Customer-Centric ExcellenceNovember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMcCormick (MKC) Rewards Investors With 7.7% Dividend HikeNovember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts See a 27.1% Upside in Freshpet (FRPT): Can the Stock Really Move This High?November 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights Freshpet, OptimizeRx and PinterestNovember 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com4 Grocery Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio on Soaring SalesNovember 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3 Stocks Worth a Buy for Superb Earnings AccelerationNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com30 Smartest Animals in the WorldSee More Headlines Receive FRPT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Freshpet and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/06/2023Today2/11/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/26/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Grain mill products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:FRPT CUSIPN/A CIK1611647 Webwww.freshpet.com Phone(201) 520-4000FaxN/AEmployees1,011Year Founded2006Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$90.60 High Stock Price Target$104.00 Low Stock Price Target$65.00 Potential Upside/Downside+3.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.08) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-59,490,000.00 Net Margins-7.22% Pretax Margin-6.80% Return on Equity-5.37% Return on Assets-3.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.45 Current Ratio5.52 Quick Ratio4.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$717.31 million Price / Sales5.88 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$21.48 per share Price / Book4.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,242,000Free Float46,505,000Market Cap$4.21 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.18 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. William B. Cyr (Age 61)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $914.92kMr. Scott James Morris (Age 55)Co-Founder, President & COO Comp: $669.08kMr. Cathal Walsh (Age 52)Co-Founder, Senior VP & MD of Europe Comp: $408.38kMr. Todd E. Cunfer (Age 59)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $53.9kMs. Thembeka Machaba (Age 46)Senior Vice President of Human Resources Comp: $407.73kMr. Jay DahlgrenExecutive VP of Manufacturing, Technology & Supply ChainMr. Christopher KrausChief Information OfficerMs. Rachel Perkins-UlshVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Thomas Farina (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Sales Mr. John SperanzaSenior Vice President of MarketingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPostNYSE:POSTIngredionNYSE:INGRWK KelloggNYSE:KLGBoston BeerNYSE:SAMDutch BrosNYSE:BROSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsUS Bancorp DEBought 2,198 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.026%Corient Private Wealth LLCBought 1,213 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.017%Intech Investment Management LLCSold 1,780 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.009%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 321 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.006%Johnson Financial Group Inc.Bought 336 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FRPT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Freshpet stock right now? 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freshpet in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FRPT shares. View FRPT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Freshpet's stock price target for 2024? 14 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Freshpet's shares. Their FRPT share price targets range from $65.00 to $104.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $90.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FRPT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FRPT shares performed in 2024? Freshpet's stock was trading at $86.76 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FRPT shares have increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $87.37. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Freshpet's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 26th 2024. View our FRPT earnings forecast. How can I listen to Freshpet's earnings call? Freshpet will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, February 26th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "13744252". How were Freshpet's earnings last quarter? Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 6th. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.16) by $0.01. The business earned $200.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $194.45 million. Freshpet had a negative net margin of 7.22% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.37%. Freshpet's revenue was up 32.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($0.39) earnings per share. What ETFs hold Freshpet's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) stock in their portfolio include ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG), BNY Mellon Innovators ETF (BKIV) and Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ).iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK). What is William Cyr's approval rating as Freshpet's CEO? 27 employees have rated Freshpet Chief Executive Officer William Cyr on Glassdoor.com. William Cyr has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts William Cyr in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 78.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Freshpet to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Freshpet own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Freshpet investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Block (SQ), DocuSign (DOCU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Etsy (ETSY), Roku (ROKU), Shopify (SHOP) and PayPal (PYPL). Who are Freshpet's major shareholders? Freshpet's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Franklin Resources Inc. (3.50%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (2.13%), Jennison Associates LLC (1.90%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.72%), Norges Bank (0.96%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (0.72%). Insiders that own company stock include Cathal Walsh, Charles A Norris, Ivan Garcia, Scott James Morris, Stephen Macchiaverna, Stephen Weise, Walter N George and William B Cyr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Freshpet? Shares of FRPT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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