NASDAQ:FRPT Freshpet - FRPT Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Freshpet, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $66.19 +0.31 (+0.47%) (As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$65.25▼$68.1750-Day Range$54.65▼$67.9352-Week Range$36.02▼$118.77Volume901,539 shsAverage Volume1.10 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.18 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$75.50 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Freshpet MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.79 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.1% Upside$75.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish10.34% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.54Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.52) to ($0.06) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.63 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector117th out of 138 stocksGrain Mill Products Industry5th out of 5 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFreshpet has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.79, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $75.50, Freshpet has a forecasted upside of 14.1% from its current price of $66.19.Amount of Analyst CoverageFreshpet has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.34% of the outstanding shares of Freshpet have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFreshpet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Freshpet has recently decreased by 4.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFreshpet does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthFreshpet does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFreshpet has received a -53.03% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Freshpet in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Pet food" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Freshpet is -3.54. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFreshpet has a news sentiment score of 0.44. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for FRPT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Freshpet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Freshpet insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.00% of the stock of Freshpet is held by insiders. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Freshpet are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.52) to ($0.06) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Freshpet is -50.92, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Freshpet is -50.92, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFreshpet has a P/B Ratio of 3.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) StockFreshpet, Inc. engages in manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pet food and pet treats for dogs and cats. Its products are blends of fresh meats, vegetables and fruits farmed locally and made at Freshpet kitchens. Its products include Deli Fresh Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs, Joy Turkey and Apple Bites Treats, Nature's Fresh Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats, and Vital Grain Free Chicken and Ocean Whitefish Recipe for Cats. The company was founded by Scott Morris and Cathal Walsh in November 2004 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.Read More Receive FRPT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Freshpet and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FRPT Stock News HeadlinesMarch 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet's (NASDAQ:FRPT) investors will be pleased with their impressive 263% return over the last five yearsMarch 23, 2023 | forbes.comPetco Leans Into Fresh Food Trend With Freshpet PartnershipApril 2, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Bear market expert makes new predictionNobody believed Larry Benedict's prediction in February 2020. The DOW plunged 3.5%, and he told CNBC, "It seems like there's much more to come." Within a month, the market plummeted 34%. Then, nobody believed Larry at the start of last year, either. He predicted that "all the indexes will be negative for the year," with the Nasdaq leading the way. Once again, he was spot-on.March 22, 2023 | benzinga.comFreshpet, Petco Health Launch Customized Fresh Pet Food Subscription Delivered To Pet Parents' DoorsMarch 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. Closes $402.5 Million Convertible Senior Notes OfferingMarch 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet (FRPT) Soars 6.6%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?March 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet Raises $340M Via Debt OfferingMarch 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. Prices $350 Million Convertible Senior Notes OfferingApril 2, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Bear market expert makes new predictionNobody believed Larry Benedict's prediction in February 2020. The DOW plunged 3.5%, and he told CNBC, "It seems like there's much more to come." Within a month, the market plummeted 34%. Then, nobody believed Larry at the start of last year, either. He predicted that "all the indexes will be negative for the year," with the Nasdaq leading the way. Once again, he was spot-on.March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Freshpet tumbles as Jana Partners calls company's capital raise plan 'ill-conceived'March 15, 2023 | businesswire.comJANA Partners Statement on Freshpet’s Ill-Conceived Capital RaiseMarch 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFreshpet: A Neutral ViewMarch 12, 2023 | msn.comCitigroup Now Owns 1.80% of Freshpet (FRPT)March 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet (FRPT) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2022 Freshpet Inc Earnings CallFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet (FRPT) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue EstimatesFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet's Q4 Highlights: Earnings Beat, Margin Pressure, Capacity Additions & MoreFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial ResultsFebruary 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results on Monday, February 27, 2023February 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFactors to Watch Ahead of Kraft Heinz's (KHC) Q4 EarningsFebruary 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT)?February 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. to Participate in the 2023 CAGNY ConferenceFebruary 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPhilip Morris (PM) Set to Report Q4 Earnings: What to Know?February 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKellogg (K) Set to Report Q4 Earnings: What Should You Know?January 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTyson Foods (TSN) Queued for Q1 Earnings: Things to NoteJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comColumbia Sportswear (COLM) to Post Q4 Earnings: Things to NoteSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FRPT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Freshpet and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FRPT Company Calendar Last Earnings2/27/2023Today4/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/01/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Grain mill products Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNASDAQ:FRPT CUSIPN/A CIK1611647 Webwww.freshpet.com Phone(201) 520-4000FaxN/AEmployees1,011Year Founded2006Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$75.50 High Stock Price Forecast$100.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$55.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+14.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.79 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.30) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-59,490,000.00 Net Margins-9.99% Pretax Margin-9.32% Return on Equity-6.26% Return on Assets-5.51% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.92 Quick Ratio2.27 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$595.34 million Price / Sales5.34 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$21.48 per share Price / Book3.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,050,000Free Float45,646,000Market Cap$3.18 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.00 Social Links Key ExecutivesWilliam B. CyrChief Executive Officer & DirectorScott MorrisPresident & Chief Operating OfficerTodd E. CunferChief Financial OfficerGerardo Perez-CamargoVice President-Research & DevelopmentJay DahlgrenEVP-Manufacturing, Technology & Supply ChainKey CompetitorsPostNYSE:POSTIngredionNYSE:INGRTootsie Roll IndustriesNYSE:TRIndustrias BachocoNYSE:IBAHostess BrandsNASDAQ:TWNKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsParallax Volatility Advisers L.P.Bought 7,121 shares on 2/27/2023Ownership: 0.015%NatixisSold 8,700 shares on 2/24/2023Ownership: 0.440%Macquarie Group Ltd.Sold 691,209 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 2.309%Truist Financial CorpBought 503 shares on 2/17/2023Ownership: 0.020%RFG Advisory LLCSold 766 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FRPT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Freshpet stock right now? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freshpet in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FRPT shares. View FRPT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Freshpet's stock price forecast for 2023? 14 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Freshpet's shares. Their FRPT share price forecasts range from $55.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $75.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FRPT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FRPT shares performed in 2023? Freshpet's stock was trading at $52.77 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FRPT shares have increased by 25.4% and is now trading at $66.19. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Freshpet's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 1st 2023. View our FRPT earnings forecast. How were Freshpet's earnings last quarter? Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February, 27th. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.02. The business earned $165.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $151.34 million. Freshpet had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.26% and a negative net margin of 9.99%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 43.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.21) EPS. What ETFs hold Freshpet's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) stock in their portfolio include ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG), BlackRock Future Innovators ETF (BFTR), Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ), First Trust NASDAQ BuyWrite Income ETF (FTQI), Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF (NUSC) and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). What guidance has Freshpet issued on next quarter's earnings? Freshpet updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $750.00 million-$750.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $755.01 million. What is William Cyr's approval rating as Freshpet's CEO? 27 employees have rated Freshpet Chief Executive Officer William Cyr on Glassdoor.com. William Cyr has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts William Cyr in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 78.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Freshpet to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Freshpet own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Freshpet investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Block (SQ), DocuSign (DOCU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Etsy (ETSY), Roku (ROKU), Shopify (SHOP) and PayPal (PYPL). What is Freshpet's stock symbol? Freshpet trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FRPT." How do I buy shares of Freshpet? Shares of FRPT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Freshpet's stock price today? One share of FRPT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $66.19. How much money does Freshpet make? Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) has a market capitalization of $3.18 billion and generates $595.34 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-59,490,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.30) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Freshpet have? The company employs 1,011 workers across the globe. How can I contact Freshpet? Freshpet's mailing address is 400 Plaza Drive 1st Floor, Secaucus NJ, 07094. The official website for the company is www.freshpet.com. The company can be reached via phone at (201) 520-4000 or via email at katie.turner@icrinc.com. 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