Beyond Meat to Appeal $38.9M Trademark Verdict

An update from Beyond Meat ( (BYND) ) is now available.

Beyond Meat has been involved in two significant legal disputes. The first involves a trademark infringement case filed by Sonate Corporation, claiming Beyond Meat’s use of certain taglines infringed on Sonate’s trademark. The case, which began in 2022, concluded with a jury verdict in November 2025, finding Beyond Meat liable and awarding damages totaling $38.9 million. Beyond Meat plans to appeal the decision. The second dispute involves Aliments BVeggie, Inc., which filed a lawsuit in 2023 alleging breach of a co-manufacturing agreement and seeking damages of CAD 129,841,920. The case has been referred to arbitration in California following a series of legal proceedings in Canada, with BVeggie appealing the decision.

The most recent analyst rating on (BYND) stock is a Sell with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Beyond Meat stock, see the BYND Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BYND Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BYND is a Underperform.

Beyond Meat’s overall stock score is primarily driven by its poor financial performance and weak technical indicators. The company’s negative profitability, high leverage, and cash flow issues are significant concerns. While there are efforts to restructure and reduce debt, the current financial instability and bearish market sentiment weigh heavily on the stock’s outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on BYND stock, click here.

More about Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat is a company operating in the food industry, primarily focusing on the production and sale of plant-based meat substitutes. The company aims to provide alternatives to traditional meat products, targeting consumers seeking sustainable and health-conscious dietary options.

Average Trading Volume: 176,073,931

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $388.8M

For detailed information about BYND stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.