$60.64+3.21 (+5.59%)
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.
Freshpet, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $60.64 with a market capitalization of $2.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $81.94 (16 analysts), implying a +35.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 29% below its 52-week high of $86.00, remaining 0.0% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 70/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $297.64M↑ | $285.23M↓ | $288.85M↑ | $264.69M↑ | $263.25M |
| Gross Profit | $120.67M↓ | $123.46M↑ | $114.19M↑ | $108.19M↑ | $103.79M |
| Operating Income | $4.33M↓ | $44.46M↑ | $24.90M↑ | $17.80M↑ | -$11.50M |
| Net Income | $48.51M↑ | $33.81M↓ | $101.66M↑ | $16.36M↑ | -$12.70M |
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 offers dog food, cat food, and dog treats under the Freshpet brand na...
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. The flip side is that they frequently fall behind growth industries when times are good, and this perception became a reality over the past six months as the sector was down 2.4% while the S&P 500 was up 6.2%.
Scott Morris will be succeeded by Nicki Baty, the current chief operating officer (COO) of the company.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional. However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.
Freshpet (FRPT) closed at $55.66 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.5% move from the prior day.