Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)
NASDAQ:VITL
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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)3.69M
Market Cap
$446.05M
Enterprise Value$482.52M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$51.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.7
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.08
Shares Outstanding42,848,454
10 Day Avg. Volume2,022,301
30 Day Avg. Volume3,690,625
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 Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.29
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.80Price Target Upside-3.99% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$790.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Distribution & Retail Placement MomentumExpanded direct distribution and new category roles create durable shelf presence and better merchandising. Sustained TDP adds broaden retailer relationships, lower customer concentration risk, and support recurring volume growth and negotiating leverage with top grocery customers over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Secular Category Growth (Outdoor-Access Eggs)Category-level secular gains for outdoor-access eggs underpin long-term demand for Vital Farms’ premium products. Faster category expansion versus mainstream eggs supports persistent premium share, pricing power, and household penetration tailwinds that can sustain revenue and margin recovery over multiple quarters.
Conservative Balance Sheet & Low LeverageLow leverage and a solid equity base provide financial flexibility to absorb near-term negative free cash flow, fund remediation actions, and preserve optionality on capex or buybacks. This conservatism reduces refinancing risk and supports a multi-quarter turnaround without forcing asset sales or major dilution.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Cash Generation / Negative FCFA sharp deterioration in cash conversion limits the company’s ability to self-fund operations and strategic initiatives. Persistent negative FCF raises reliance on revolver or equity, narrows margin for error on covenants, and constrains reinvestment or M&A potential across the medium term if not reversed.
Significant Margin Compression & Oversupply CostsLarge margin deterioration from mix into low‑or no‑revenue breaker channels, plus material one‑time supply‑management costs, weaken structural profitability. If pricing and supply adjustments don’t stick, margin pressure could persist, delaying the pathway to targeted double‑digit EBITDA margin in 2027.
Operational Retrenchment & Project PausesPausing capacity investments and cutting workforce protects near‑term cash but risks slower re‑acceleration of production and household trial once demand rebounds. Delayed builds may constrain medium‑term volume growth and execution cadence, making recovery dependent on timely re‑investment and operational ramp plans.
Vital Farms News
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 $446.05M.
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 48 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 -0.37.
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
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Vital Farms Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.80 (-3.99% Downside)
$11.80 (-3.99% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VITL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-68.38%
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 Company Deck
VITL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed but cautious outlook: solid top-line volume-driven growth and meaningful retail distribution wins are positives, supported by no debt and active cost and capital management. However, near-term profitability is under material pressure — Q1 showed a large gross margin and adjusted EBITDA decline, the company is incurring an estimated $32M of supply-management costs (concentrated in Q2), lowering full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance, pausing growth capital projects and implementing headcount reductions. Management spells out a clear remediation plan and a path to margin recovery in 2027, but the short-term operational and margin setbacks are significant.View all VITL earnings summariesVITL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.80
▼(-3.99% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
19.12% Insiders
25.85% Mutual Funds
28.51% Other Institutional Investors
6.95% Public Companies and Individual Investors