Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL – Get Free Report) had its price target boosted by equities research analysts at Needham & Company LLC from $13.00 to $14.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Needham & Company LLC’s price objective points to a potential upside of 11.76% from the stock’s current price.
Several other research firms also recently weighed in on VITL. Morgan Stanley set a $10.00 price objective on Vital Farms in a report on Friday, May 8th. Stifel Nicolaus reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $10.00 price target (down from $34.00) on shares of Vital Farms in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $13.00 price target on shares of Vital Farms in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Benchmark raised shares of Vital Farms from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Vital Farms from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $21.25.
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Vital Farms Stock Performance
Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.47) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.47). The business had revenue of $166.03 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $160.24 million. Vital Farms had a return on equity of 14.47% and a net margin of 6.10%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.36 EPS. Analysts predict that Vital Farms will post -0.47 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, insider Stephanie Coon acquired 5,895 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $8.42 per share, with a total value of $49,635.90. Following the purchase, the insider owned 62,314 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $524,683.88. This represents a 10.45% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Glenda J. Flanagan acquired 6,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $8.33 per share, with a total value of $50,813.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 37,498 shares in the company, valued at $312,358.34. The trade was a 19.43% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have acquired 38,700 shares of company stock worth $320,864 over the last three months. 3.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in VITL. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new stake in Vital Farms in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Vital Farms during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Vital Farms by 4,382.6% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,031 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 1,008 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Vital Farms during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $55,000. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vital Farms by 225.6% in the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,452 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 1,006 shares during the period. 98.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
More Vital Farms News
Here are the key news stories impacting Vital Farms this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Benchmark upgraded Vital Farms from “hold” to “buy,” signaling increased confidence in the company’s outlook and potentially improving investor sentiment. Finviz
- Positive Sentiment: Vital Farms reported second-quarter revenue of $166.03 million, exceeding the $160.24 million analyst consensus. The company also issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $775 million to $800 million, with the midpoint slightly above the $778.3 million consensus estimate. Vital Farms Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Vital Farms’ second-quarter EPS loss of $0.47 matched the company’s stated consensus estimate, although it was slightly worse than the $0.46 loss expected by Zacks. The result compares with earnings of $0.36 per share in the prior-year quarter. Vital Farms Q2 Loss and Revenue Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue declined 10.2% from the same quarter last year, and the company swung from prior-year profitability to a quarterly loss, highlighting continued operating pressure despite the revenue beat. Vital Farms Earnings Results
- Negative Sentiment: Silver Point Capital led a $125 million term-loan financing for Vital Farms. The additional borrowing provides capital but could increase interest expense and leverage, creating a potential headwind for earnings and valuation. Silver Point Term Loan Financing
About Vital Farms
Vital Farms, traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol VITL, is a U.S.-based food company specializing in pasture-raised egg and dairy products. The company partners with a network of family farms across the United States to produce eggs, butter and related items under a certified humane, pasture-centric farming model. Vital Farms’ supply chain emphasizes animal welfare, environmental stewardship and transparent sourcing, appealing to consumers seeking ethically produced, high-quality ingredients.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Vital Farms began by marketing pasture-raised eggs to health- and ethically minded shoppers.
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