Freshpet Inc is a company that specializes in producing and marketing fresh, refrigerated pet food. By using high-quality, natural ingredients without artificial preservatives, Freshpet aims to provide healthier meal options for pets, responding to the growing consumer demand for premium pet nutrition. Its product range includes various recipes tailored for dogs and cats, available in convenient formats such as rolls, bags, and trays. Freshpet operates its own production facilities to ensure the freshness and safety of its offerings, and its products are distributed through a network of retailers across the United States and beyond, emphasizing a commitment to the well-being of pets and their families. Read More
Shares of pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
fell 9.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst lowered the stock's price target amid concerns over increased competition from General Mills' entry into the fresh pet food market. TD Cowen reduced its price target on Freshpet to $63 from $72, while maintaining a Hold rating. The firm pointed to slowing growth and the significant threat of General Mills' planned national launch into the fresh dog food space with its Blue Buffalo brand in the fourth quarter. This new competition prompted the analyst to cut Freshpet's fourth-quarter sales growth estimate to 10%, below the consensus of 13%. This competitive pressure is particularly concerning given Freshpet's existing challenges, which include a modest revenue base, a history of burning through cash, and negative returns on capital that call into question the long-term viability of its business model.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently.
Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 4.4%, a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6.2% ascent.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back amid hotter-than-expected inflation data. The main concern for investors was the July Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of wholesale inflation. The higher-than-expected reading suggests that companies could face squeezed profit margins due to rising costs. This also reduces the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, which could further dampen economic activity. Compounding these inflation fears are multiple reports signaling a weakening consumer.
Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold.
Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.
Pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 12.5% year on year to $264.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.34 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that significantly beat analyst expectations, overshadowing a weaker-than-expected revenue figure and a reduced full-year sales forecast.
Freshpet Inc. (FRPT) stock rose 8.15% after reporting Q2 2025 earnings of 33 cents per share, beating estimates. Net sales grew 12.5% but missed analyst estimates.
Pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 12.5% year on year to $264.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.33 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) and the best and worst performers in the perishable food industry.
Shares of pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
jumped 6.2% in the morning session after Jefferies upgraded the stock, citing strong growth prospects for the company.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
