Beyond Meat (BYND) will release its first-quarter results on May 6, and the options market is pointing to a very volatile reaction. Based on options pricing, traders are expecting a 39.63% move in either direction in BYND stock after the Q1 2026 report. That is far larger than the stock’s average post-earnings move (in absolute terms) of about 7.47% over the past four quarters.
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For context, Beyond Meat is a plant-based protein company that develops and sells meat alternatives, including burgers, sausages, and chicken products.
Expectations from Beyond Meat
Wall Street analysts expect Beyond Meat to report a first-quarter loss of $0.12 per share on revenues of approximately $59.6 million. The company’s own guidance for the quarter is slightly more conservative, projecting net revenues between $57 million and $59 million.
Notably, BYND stock has lost 61% over the past year due to weak retail sales, lower restaurant traffic, and pricing pressure. Volumes declined in several markets as consumers cut back on higher-priced food items, while promotions and discounts weighed on margins. However, the stock has gained 20% year-to-date as the company expands beyond meat into new areas like plant-based drinks.
What to Watch in BYND’s Q1 Earnings
As Beyond Meat gets ready to report Q1 results on May 6, investors are looking for clear signs of improvement after a tough 2025.
1. Revenue Stabilization & New Product Traction: Investors want to see if revenue has finally stabilized. Wall Street expects around $59.6 million, while the company has guided to a slightly lower range of $57 million to $59 million. There will also be close attention on its new drink line, Beyond Immerse, and how it is performing.
Notably, in Q4, sales fell 19.7% year over year to $61.6 million, missing estimates of $63 million. The decline was mainly due to weaker demand across retail and foodservice.
2. Cash Burn and Liquidity: With an operating loss of over $130 million in the last quarter of 2025, the company’s cash position remains a key concern. Beyond Meat ended 2025 with about $217.5 million in cash. Investors will also be watching how the company plans to manage its roughly $415.7 million in debt, especially with repayments due in 2027.
Is Beyond Meat a Good Stock to Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Sell consensus rating on BYND stock based on three Holds and three Sells assigned in the past three months. Further, the average BYND price target of $0.66 per share implies 32.93% downside potential.
