Freshpet, Inc. is a manufacturer of fresh, refrigerated pet food distributed across North America. The Company operates in the segment of manufacturing, marketing and distribution of pet food and pet treats for dogs and cats. The Company's products consist of dog food, cat food, and dog and cat treats. Its recipes include real, fresh meat and varying combinations of vegetables, leafy greens and anti-oxidant rich fruits, without the use of preservatives, additives or artificial ingredients. All of its products are sold under the Freshpet brand name, with ingredients, packaging and labeling customized by class of retail. It also offers fresh treats across all classes of retail under the Dognation and Dog Joy labels. The Company's products are available in various forms, including slice and serve rolls, bagged meals and tubs. All of the Company's products are manufactured in the United States.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Consumer Staples
- Industry: Food - Major Diversified
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: NASDAQ:FRPT
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.freshpet.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $465.87 million
- Outstanding Shares: 31,800,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $12.53
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $10.83
- 52 Week Range: $7.60 - $15.10
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 104.64
- P/E Growth: -9.33
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $136.11 million
- Price / Sales: 3.42
- Book Value: $3.12 per share
- Price / Book: 4.70
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $7.51 million
- Net Margins: -1.25%
- Return on Equity: -1.56%
- Return on Assets: -1.36%
Debt:- Current Ratio: 0.98%
- Quick Ratio: 0.66%
Misc:- Average Volume: 209,221 shs.
- Beta: 2.01
- Short Ratio: 29.26
Frequently Asked Questions for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
What is Freshpet's stock symbol?
Freshpet trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FRPT."
How were Freshpet's earnings last quarter?
Freshpet Inc (NASDAQ:FRPT) posted its earnings results on Thursday, March, 9th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, meeting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.04. The firm had revenue of $34.06 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34.18 million. Freshpet had a negative net margin of 1.25% and a negative return on equity of 1.56%. The company's revenue was up 12.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.08 EPS. View Freshpet's Earnings History.
Where is Freshpet's stock going? Where will Freshpet's stock price be in 2017?
6 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Freshpet's shares. Their forecasts range from $10.00 to $13.00. On average, they expect Freshpet's share price to reach $11.20 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Freshpet.
Who are some of Freshpet's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Freshpet include MGP Ingredients (MGPI), Gannett Co (GCI), SunOpta (STKL), Amplify Snack Brands (BETR), New Media Investment Group (NEWM), Medifast (MED), Carriage Services (CSV), The Chefs Warehouse (CHEF), Omega Protein (OME), tronc (TRNC), Primo Water (PRMW), Synutra International (SYUT), StoneMor Partners L.P. (STON), Turning Point Brands (TPB), Craft Brew Alliance (BREW), Limoneira Company (LMNR), Amira Nature Foods Ltd (ANFI) and Lifeway Foods (LWAY).
Who owns Freshpet stock?
Freshpet's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Alliancebernstein L.P. (7.24%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (6.88%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (4.33%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.33%), Emerald Advisers Inc. PA (1.81%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.67%). Company insiders that own Freshpet stock include Associates Spc Midocean, Cathal Walsh, Mary Kathryn Winstanley, Michael Hieger, Richard C Thompson, Scott James Morris, Stephen Macchiaverna, Thomas J Farina, Walter N George and William B Cyr. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Freshpet.
Who sold Freshpet stock? Who is selling Freshpet stock?
Freshpet's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Riverbridge Partners LLC, Granahan Investment Management Inc. MA, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, Morgan Stanley, Citadel Advisors LLC, Granite Investment Partners LLC, Blair William & Co. IL and Boston Partners. Company insiders that have sold Freshpet stock in the last year include Cathal Walsh, Mary Kathryn Winstanley, Michael Hieger, Scott James Morris and Stephen Macchiaverna. View Insider Buying and Selling for Freshpet.
Who bought Freshpet stock? Who is buying Freshpet stock?
Freshpet's stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, Alliancebernstein L.P., Emerald Advisers Inc. PA, Credit Suisse AG, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Vanguard Group Inc. and KBC Group NV. Company insiders that have bought Freshpet stock in the last two years include Associates Spc Midocean, Richard C Thompson, Thomas J Farina, Walter N George and William B Cyr. View Insider Buying and Selling for Freshpet.
How do I buy Freshpet stock?
Shares of Freshpet can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
How much does a share of Freshpet stock cost?
One share of Freshpet stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.65.
Earnings History for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)Earnings History by Quarter for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 3/9/2017 | Q4 2016 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $34.18 million | $34.06 million | View | Listen |  |
| 11/1/2016 | Q3 | ($0.01) | $0.02 | $35.57 million | $34.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 8/4/2016 | Q2 | ($0.04) | ($0.10) | $32.92 million | $33.00 million | View | Listen | |
| 5/4/2016 | Q1 | ($0.05) | ($0.05) | $31.48 million | $31.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 3/9/2016 | Q4 | ($0.02) | $0.08 | $30.11 million | $30.20 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/11/2015 | Q315 | ($0.03) | ($0.05) | $30.20 million | $30.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 8/11/2015 | Q215 | ($0.05) | ($0.07) | $27.22 million | $28.36 million | View | Listen | |
| 5/7/2015 | Q115 | ($0.05) | ($0.08) | $26.60 million | $27.10 million | View | Listen | |
| 3/31/2015 | Q414 | ($0.02) | ($0.01) | $23.90 million | $24.50 million | View | Listen | |
| 12/9/2014 | Q3 | ($0.18) | ($0.14) | $22.50 million | $22.52 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/7/2011 | | $0.04 | $0.07 | | | View | N/A | |
| 8/4/2011 | | ($0.04) | ($0.19) | | | View | N/A | |
| 3/9/2011 | | $0.15 | $0.16 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $0.06
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q1 2017 | 5 | ($0.12) | $0.03 | ($0.04) |
| Q2 2017 | 5 | ($0.07) | $0.05 | ($0.01) |
| Q3 2017 | 5 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| Q4 2017 | 5 | $0.04 | $0.15 | $0.08 |
| Q2 2018 | 1 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| Q3 2018 | 2 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| Q4 2018 | 2 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)Insider Ownership Percentage: 8.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 63.84%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 5/18/2017 | William B Cyr | CEO | Buy | 7,300 | $13.75 | $100,375.00 | |
| 5/12/2017 | Scott James Morris | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | $14.20 | $71,000.00 | |
| 5/10/2017 | Stephen Macchiaverna | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $14.13 | $141,300.00 | |
| 5/9/2017 | Scott James Morris | Insider | Sell | 10,000 | $14.00 | $140,000.00 | |
| 3/14/2017 | William B Cyr | CEO | Buy | 17,850 | $11.07 | $197,599.50 | |
| 12/9/2016 | Michael Hieger | SVP | Sell | 10,361 | $9.50 | $98,429.50 | |
| 9/15/2016 | William B Cyr | CEO | Buy | 50,382 | $9.89 | $498,277.98 | |
| 9/14/2016 | Mary Kathryn Winstanley | VP | Sell | 7,920 | $10.01 | $79,279.20 | |
| 9/12/2016 | Walter N George | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $9.80 | $24,500.00 | |
| 8/10/2016 | Stephen Macchiaverna | VP | Sell | 10,052 | $10.76 | $108,159.52 | |
| 8/9/2016 | Cathal Walsh | VP | Sell | 37,639 | $10.69 | $402,360.91 | |
| 8/9/2016 | Scott James Morris | Insider | Sell | 22,315 | $10.64 | $237,431.60 | |
| 6/6/2016 | Michael Hieger | SVP | Sell | 887 | $9.42 | $8,355.54 | |
| 5/27/2016 | Mary Kathryn Winstanley | VP | Sell | 7,171 | $9.86 | $70,706.06 | |
| 5/16/2016 | Stephen Macchiaverna | VP | Sell | 3,600 | $9.14 | $32,904.00 | |
| 11/23/2015 | Thomas J Farina | VP | Buy | 3,500 | $7.10 | $24,850.00 | |
| 11/20/2015 | Associates Spc Midocean | Major Shareholder | Buy | 343,820 | $6.34 | $2,179,818.80 | |
| 11/17/2015 | Richard C. Thompson | CEO | Buy | 7,800 | $6.22 | $48,516.00 | |
| 8/20/2015 | Walter N George | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $13.27 | $13,270.00 | |
| 8/14/2015 | Walter N George | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $14.25 | $35,625.00 | |
| 4/30/2015 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisor | Major Shareholder | Sell | 2,165,365 | $20.34 | $44,043,524.10 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
Latest Headlines for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT)
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 | Insider Buying: Freshpet Inc (FRPT) CEO Purchases 7,300 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 19 at 8:29 PM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 19 at 11:46 AM |
 | ETFs with exposure to Freshpet Inc. : May 16, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 5:13 PM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Insider Scott James Morris Sells 5,000 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 15 at 8:21 PM |
| Freshpet Inc. :FRPT-US: Earnings Analysis: Q1, 2017 By the Numbers : May 15, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 15 at 4:55 PM |
| Stephen Macchiaverna Sells 10,000 Shares of Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 11 at 8:27 PM |
| Insider Selling: Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Insider Sells 10,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 11 at 8:26 PM |
| FRESHPET (FRPT) Shows Strength: Stock Adds 5.3% in Session
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 10:51 AM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Downgraded to Sell at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 8:30 PM |
| Q3 2018 EPS Estimates for Freshpet Inc Lifted by SunTrust Banks (FRPT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 11:36 AM |
| William Blair Comments on Freshpet Inc's Q3 2017 Earnings (FRPT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 8:58 AM |
| Credit Suisse Group AG Reaffirms "Neutral" Rating for Freshpet Inc (FRPT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 7:38 PM |
| Freshpet reports 1Q loss
finance.yahoo.com - May 5 at 5:29 PM |
| Edited Transcript of FRPT earnings conference call or presentation 4-May-17 8:30pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 5 at 5:29 PM |
| Freshpet, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 5:25 PM |
| Investor Network: Freshpet Inc to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - May 4 at 12:17 PM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Receives Coverage Optimism Score of -0.04
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 12:14 PM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Expected to Post Earnings of -$0.11 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 8:30 AM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Earns News Impact Score of -0.03
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 1:53 PM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Receives Coverage Optimism Score of 0.30
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 12:04 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Freshpet Inc. : April 27, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 27 at 5:52 PM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Earns Media Sentiment Score of 0.29
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 8:48 PM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 12:05 PM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Receiving Somewhat Critical News Coverage, Report Finds
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 4:12 PM |
| Freshpet, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2017 Results on Thursday, May 4, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 5:25 PM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Given Daily Media Sentiment Score of 0.34
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 3:18 PM |
| Freshpet (FRPT) Earns Daily Media Impact Rating of -0.08
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 9:53 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Expect Freshpet Inc (FRPT) to Post -$0.10 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 12:20 AM |
| Freshpet, Inc. Names Edward Young as Senior Vice President of Grocery & Mass Sales
finance.yahoo.com - April 10 at 5:03 PM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) PT Set at $13.00 by Robert W. Baird
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 10:18 PM |
| FY2017 Earnings Forecast for Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Issued By Oppenheimer Holdings
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 11:26 AM |
 | Premium Pet Food Is the New Norm
www.thestreet.com - March 23 at 5:47 PM |
| Research Analysts Offer Predictions for Freshpet Inc's Q1 2017 Earnings (FRPT)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 23 at 9:47 AM |
| FRESHPET, INC. Financials
finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 4:57 PM |
| Insider Buying: Freshpet Inc (FRPT) CEO Buys 17,850 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 16 at 8:27 PM |
| FRESHPET, INC. Files SEC form 10-K, Annual Report
biz.yahoo.com - March 14 at 4:35 PM |
 | Freshpet's (FRPT) CEO Billy Cyr on Q4 2016 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - March 9 at 10:46 PM |
 | 4:10 pm Freshpet reports EPS in-line, revs in-line; guides FY17 revs above consensus
us.rd.yahoo.com - March 9 at 10:46 PM |
| Q4 2016 Freshpet Inc Earnings Release - After Market Close
us.rd.yahoo.com - March 9 at 5:44 PM |
| Freshpet, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results
us.rd.yahoo.com - March 9 at 5:44 PM |
| Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 9:19 AM |
| Freshpet, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2016 Results on Thursday, March 9, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - February 9 at 5:54 PM |
| FRESHPET, INC. Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits
biz.yahoo.com - January 10 at 6:16 PM |
 | Freshpet, Inc. to Participate in the 2017 ICR Conference - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - January 3 at 7:34 PM |
| Freshpet, Inc. to Participate in the 2017 ICR Conference
finance.yahoo.com - January 3 at 7:34 PM |
Freshpet (FRPT) Chart for Thursday, May, 25, 2017
