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Local Bounti (LOCL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$1.12 -0.03 (-2.19%)
Closing price 03:58 PM Eastern
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$1.12 +0.01 (+0.45%)
As of 04:15 PM Eastern
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About Local Bounti Stock (NYSE:LOCL)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$1.12
$1.16
50-Day Range
$0.99
$1.45
52-Week Range
$0.95
$4.00
Volume
8,435 shs
Average Volume
589,082 shs
Market Capitalization
$25.42 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Sell

Company Overview

Local Bounti Inc. is a technology-driven indoor farming company that cultivates non-GMO leafy greens, microgreens and culinary herbs in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities. By leveraging its proprietary Hybrid Growing System, the company maintains precise control over lighting, temperature and nutrient delivery, enabling year-round production of high-quality produce free from pesticides and seasonality constraints.

Headquartered in Montana, Local Bounti operates multiple cultivation centers across the United States, each designed to maximize water efficiency and minimize land use. The company’s product lineup includes salad blends, kale, spinach, arugula and specialty microgreens, which it distributes through regional grocery chains, foodservice operators and wholesale partners. Its vertically integrated model—spanning seed selection, cultivation, harvest and packaging—allows for rapid replenishment and reduced supply-chain complexity.

Founded in 2017, Local Bounti transitioned from pilot projects to commercial scale within a few years, culminating in a public listing in early 2022. The company completed its business combination to access capital for facility expansion, technology enhancements and broader distribution. Since going public, Local Bounti has focused on scaling operational capacity, improving automation and advancing R&D initiatives aimed at new crop varieties and further resource efficiencies.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Charles Sutton, Local Bounti is committed to redefining the produce supply chain by delivering consistently fresh, sustainably grown greens to consumers and retail partners. With an emphasis on environmental stewardship and innovation, the company aims to expand its footprint, deepen retailer relationships and set new standards for indoor agriculture performance.

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Local Bounti Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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14th Percentile Overall Score

LOCL MarketRank™: 

Local Bounti scored higher than 14% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 159th out of 173 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Local Bounti has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Local Bounti has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Local Bounti's stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Local Bounti is -0.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Local Bounti is -0.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.31% of the float of Local Bounti has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Local Bounti has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Local Bounti has recently decreased by 14.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Local Bounti does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Local Bounti does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    Local Bounti has a news sentiment score of -0.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Local Bounti this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 1 people have searched for LOCL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Local Bounti insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $154,336.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    21.00% of the stock of Local Bounti is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    28.01% of the stock of Local Bounti is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Local Bounti's insider trading history.
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LOCL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Local Bounti's stock was trading at $2.1460 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, LOCL shares have decreased by 48.0% and is now trading at $1.1150.

Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE:LOCL) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 12th. The company reported ($0.68) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.50) by $0.18. The business had revenue of $13.85 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22 million.
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Shares of Local Bounti reverse split on the morning of Thursday, June 15th 2023.The 1-13 reverse split was announced on Thursday, June 15th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Thursday, June 15th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 8 shares after the split.

Shares of LOCL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Local Bounti investors own include HubSpot (HUBS), Tesla (TSLA), Bank of America (BAC), Netflix (NFLX) and Sportradar Group (SRAD).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/12/2026
Today
8/14/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Food Products
Sub-Industry
Agricultural Products & Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:LOCL
CIK
1840780
Fax
N/A
Employees
110
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($3.72)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$94.38 million
Net Margins
-130.52%
Pretax Margin
-138.57%
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
-16.34%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
1.62
Quick Ratio
1.23

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$48.37 million
Price / Sales
0.53
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
($7.48) per share
Price / Book
-0.15

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
22,800,000
Free Float
18,009,000
Market Cap
$25.42 million
Optionable
No Data
Beta
2.72
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This page (NYSE:LOCL) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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