Vital Farms (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$11.80 - $53.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume252.62K
Average Volume (3M)2.59M
Market Cap
$635.22M
Enterprise Value$639.88M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$113.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$53.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.49
Shares Outstanding44,797,127
10 Day Avg. Volume2,394,366
30 Day Avg. Volume2,591,653
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 Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.50Price Target Upside83.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$877.97M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Production CapacityPlanned production capacity additions combined with an asset-light supply chain should enable scalable revenue growth and improved utilization as volumes expand.
Retail DistributionImproved retailer relationships and more reliable fill rates increase shelf presence, strengthening sales conversations and reducing lost sales from out-of-stocks.
ValuationA depressed valuation relative to peers presents an attractive entry point for investors expecting recovery, supporting share stability and potential upside.
Bears Say
Promotions And MarginsHeightened promotional activity and a shift back to normalized promotions to manage oversupply are compressing gross margins and pressuring profitability.
Reputation RiskA social media controversy over farming and animal welfare practices has created persistent reputational uncertainty, complicating efforts to attract new customers.
Retail ExecutionInconsistent shelf restocking and internal systems disruptions have led to lost shelf space and products selling out later in the day despite back-room inventory, weighing on sales momentum.
Vital Farms News
VITL FAQ
What was Vital Farms’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vital Farms lowest stock price was $11.80 and its highest was $53.13 in the past 12 months.
What is Vital Farms’s market cap?
Vital Farms’s market cap is $635.22M.
When is Vital Farms’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vital Farms’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Vital Farms’s earnings last quarter?
Vital Farms released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.391 by -$0.041.
Is Vital Farms overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vital Farms’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Vital Farms pay dividends?
Vital Farms does not currently pay dividends.
What is Vital Farms’s EPS estimate?
Vital Farms’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Vital Farms have?
Vital Farms has 44,797,127 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vital Farms’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vital Farms reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.391. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.811%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vital Farms?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VITL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Vital Farms Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.50 (83.08% Upside)
$22.50 (83.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VITL Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $190.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-62.74%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
39.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vital Farms
Vital Farms, Inc., an ethical food company, provides pasture-raised products in the United States. It offers shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee, liquid whole eggs, and egg bite products. Vital Farms, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
VITL Company Deck
VITL Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong, record‑setting 2025 results—notably double‑digit revenue growth (+25.3%) and record Adjusted EBITDA (+31.6% to $114M)—alongside major operational milestones (third ECS line, ERP implementation without unplanned interruptions, inventory rebuild) and expansion of farm and brand reach. Management acknowledged near‑term headwinds: margin pressure from planned promotional reinvestment, shipment disruption residuals from ERP cutover, volatile retailer ordering due to weather and an industry supply rebound, and a stepped‑up CapEx profile in 2026. Guidance for 2026 is growth‑oriented ($900M–$920M) but more measured, implying a temporary margin contraction to ~12% as the company prioritizes high‑quality placements and household penetration. Overall, achievements and structural progress on capacity, brand, controls, and long‑term targets outweigh the near‑term operational and margin pressures, but management is being cautious about pacing in H1 2026.View all VITL earnings summariesVITL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$22.50
▲(83.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
18.00% Insiders
29.11% Mutual Funds
6.18% Other Institutional Investors
28.10% Public Companies and Individual Investors