Beyond Meat, known for its plant-based meat substitutes, is set to release its quarterly earnings on March 31, 2026. Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.12 and revenue of around $63 million. The company has faced significant financial challenges in recent years, impacting its stock performance and market position.
The company's stock has plummeted by 99.7% since 2021, largely due to declining sales, cash burn, and share dilution. Once trading at over $230 per share, (NASDAQ:BYND) now trades for less than a dollar. This drastic drop threatens its Nasdaq listing, as highlighted by the stock's current price of under $0.70 per share, below the $1-per-share requirement.
Beyond Meat's financial struggles are evident in its recent quarterly report, which showed a net loss of $110.7 million despite generating $70.2 million in revenue. The company reported a gross profit of $7.23 million but faced an operating loss of $34.9 million. The negative EBITDA of $92.6 million further underscores the financial difficulties.
The volatility of Beyond Meat's stock is partly due to its status as a meme stock, which led to a brief surge of over 1,000%. However, the stock has since dropped 84% from its 52-week high and 16.5% in 2026 alone. A reverse stock split is likely to be considered to meet Nasdaq's listing requirements, but it may not address the core issues.
Adding to its challenges, Beyond Meat faces a class action lawsuit filed by Pomerantz LLP. The lawsuit alleges violations of federal securities laws, seeking damages for investors who acquired securities between February 27, 2025, and November 11, 2025. This legal battle further complicates the company's path to recovery.