NASDAQ:FRPT Freshpet (FRPT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Automatic Income (from home) (From Awesomely, LLC) (Ad) Free FRPT Stock Alerts $109.58 +2.50 (+2.33%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$107.69▼$110.4850-Day Range$92.01▼$116.1552-Week Range$54.60▼$117.76Volume739,996 shsAverage Volume599,200 shsMarket Capitalization$5.31 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$107.36 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Freshpet alerts: Email Address Freshpet MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.79 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.0% Downside$107.36 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.69% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.54Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.18Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.74 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth800.00%From $0.07 to $0.63 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.33 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector559th out of 816 stocksGrain Mill Products Industry25th out of 36 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFreshpet has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.79, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFreshpet has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.69% 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 9.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Freshpet has recently increased by 5.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFreshpet has a news sentiment score of 0.18. 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 0.48 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Freshpet this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for FRPT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Freshpet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Freshpet insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,737,280.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.60% of the stock of Freshpet is held by insiders. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Freshpet are expected to grow by 800.00% in the coming year, from $0.07 to $0.63 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Freshpet is -154.34, 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 -154.34, 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 5.55. 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 Ad Porter & CompanyElon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. About Freshpet Stock (NASDAQ:FRPT)Freshpet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It sells dog food, cat food, and dog treats under the Freshpet brand name; and Dognation and Dog Joy labels through various classes of retail, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and natural, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.Read More FRPT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FRPT Stock News HeadlinesApril 12, 2024 | insidertrades.comFreshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) COO Sells $399,011.52 in StockApril 8, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 Consumer Staples Stocks Setting up for a BreakoutThe swing is coming in this next market cycle. While markets may have priced in potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (the Fed), some stocks have yet to reach their full potential.May 4, 2024 | Altimetry (Ad)Urgent Nvidia WarningCould Steve Job's 'Final Prophecy' Make You Rich? Just before he died, Steve Jobs issued a "Final Prophecy" that's now coming true... and making some people rich. In one recent 90-day stretch, 50 companies related to Jobs' "Final Prophecy" soared by 100% or more. What was Steve Jobs' last big prediction, and how can you get in on it? Professor Joel Litman explains everything... including the surprising group of stocks moving higher, and his No. 1 favorite stock in this space.May 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) Rating Increased to Sell at StockNews.comMay 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) Short Interest UpdateApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGLOBAL SUPERSTAR MEGHAN TRAINOR'S TIPS FOR DOG MOM'S DAY ON MAY 11thApril 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFreshpet’s Growth and Profitability Outlook Affirmed with Buy RatingApril 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreshpet (FRPT) Scheduled to Post Earnings on MondayMay 4, 2024 | Altimetry (Ad)Urgent Nvidia WarningCould Steve Job's 'Final Prophecy' Make You Rich? Just before he died, Steve Jobs issued a "Final Prophecy" that's now coming true... and making some people rich. In one recent 90-day stretch, 50 companies related to Jobs' "Final Prophecy" soared by 100% or more. What was Steve Jobs' last big prediction, and how can you get in on it? Professor Joel Litman explains everything... including the surprising group of stocks moving higher, and his No. 1 favorite stock in this space.April 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) Upgraded to Sell by StockNews.comApril 18, 2024 | investorplace.comUnleash Your Portfolio: 3 Pet Stocks Poised to Fetch Big ReturnsApril 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFreshpet: Solid Growth, But A Rough Entry PointApril 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreshpet, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on Monday, May 6, 2024April 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet, Inc. (FRPT)April 13, 2024 | uk.investing.comFreshpet enlists Meghan Trainor as brand ambassadorApril 12, 2024 | msn.comMeghan Trainor Stars With Her 4 Dogs in New Freshpet AdApril 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreshpet and Global Superstar Meghan Trainor Announce Partnership on National Pet DayApril 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comFreshpet and Global Superstar Meghan Trainor Announce Partnership on National Pet DayApril 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreshpet Announces Updates to its Board of DirectorsApril 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) five years ago would have delivered you a 167% gainApril 9, 2024 | investors.comThree Stocks Join Amazon In Trouncing S&P 500April 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPets Love This Stock Even As It Offers Treats To InvestorsMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Consumer Staples Stocks Lagging Freshpet (FRPT) This Year?March 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFRPT Jun 2024 120.000 putMarch 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFRPT Dec 2025 160.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFRPT May 2024 135.000 callMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArtisan Small Cap Fund Sold Freshpet (FRPT) as the Stock Approached the Estimated Market ValueSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings2/26/2024Today5/03/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Grain mill products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:FRPT CUSIPN/A CIK1611647 Webwww.freshpet.com Phone(201) 520-4000FaxN/AEmployees1,083Year Founded2006Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$107.36 High Stock Price Target$138.00 Low Stock Price Target$80.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.79 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.71) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio1,565.43 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-33,610,000.00 Net Margins-4.38% Pretax Margin-4.11% Return on Equity-3.56% Return on Assets-2.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.44 Current Ratio4.79 Quick Ratio4.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$766.90 million Price / Sales6.92 Cash Flow$0.62 per share Price / Cash Flow176.04 Book Value$19.76 per share Price / Book5.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,430,000Free Float46,554,000Market Cap$5.31 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.24 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. William B. Cyr (Age 61)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $914.92kMr. Scott James Morris (Age 55)Co-Founder, President & COO Comp: $669.08kMr. Cathal Walsh (Age 52)Co-Founder, Senior VP & MD of Europe Comp: $408.38kMr. Todd E. Cunfer (Age 59)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $53.9kMs. Thembeka Machaba (Age 46)Senior Vice President of Human Resources Comp: $407.73kMs. Nishu PatelChief Accounting Officer, VP & ControllerMr. Jay DahlgrenExecutive VP of Manufacturing, Technology & Supply ChainMr. Christopher KrausChief Information OfficerMs. Rachel Perkins-UlshVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Thomas Farina (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Sales More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPostNYSE:POSTIngredionNYSE:INGRWK KelloggNYSE:KLGLancaster ColonyNASDAQ:LANCDutch BrosNYSE:BROSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCentral Pacific Bank Trust DivisionBought 4,490 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.009%RiverPark Advisors LLCBought 1,929 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.005%Whittier Trust Co.Bought 351 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.001%Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd.Sold 3,800 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.028%Hardy Reed LLCBought 2,186 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.005%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FRPT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Freshpet stock right now? 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freshpet in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FRPT shares. View FRPT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Freshpet's stock price target for 2024? 14 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Freshpet's stock. Their FRPT share price targets range from $80.00 to $138.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $107.36 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.0%. View analysts price targets for FRPT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FRPT shares performed in 2024? Freshpet's stock was trading at $86.76 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FRPT stock has increased by 26.3% and is now trading at $109.58. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Freshpet? Freshpet saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,660,000 shares, an increase of 5.2% from the March 31st total of 5,380,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 595,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 9.5 days. View Freshpet's Short Interest. When is Freshpet's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 6th 2024. View our FRPT earnings forecast. How can I listen to Freshpet's earnings call? Freshpet will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, May 6th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "13745823". How were Freshpet's earnings last quarter? Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) issued its earnings results on Monday, February, 26th. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.22. The company had revenue of $215.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $204.93 million. Freshpet had a negative net margin of 4.38% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.56%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 29.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.06) 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), First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG), LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), BNY Mellon Innovators ETF (BKIV), Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY), Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BUYZ) and First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FNY). What guidance has Freshpet issued on next quarter's earnings? Freshpet updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $950.0 million-, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $945.7 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). Who are Freshpet's major shareholders? Freshpet's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.45%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (2.21%), Jennison Associates LLC (1.81%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.29%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.29%) and Deepwater Asset Management LLC (0.24%). Insiders that own company stock include Cathal Walsh, Charles A Norris, Ivan Garcia, Scott James Morris, Stephen Macchiaverna, Stephen Weise, Walter N George and William B Cyr. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:FRPT) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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