Beyond Meat (BYND.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Beyond Meat (BYND.US) – stock price at 0.54 $, August 2026
Beyond Meat stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Beyond Meat Price Target 2026: Analysts See 30% Upside

The average price target for Beyond Meat is $0.70. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 29,68% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Beyond Meat overvalued or undervalued?

Beyond Meat is currently undervalued with a gap of 29.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $0.54, which places Beyond Meat in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $0.63, and overvalued when the price exceeds $0.77.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Beyond Meat, the fair value range lies between $0.63 and $0.77.


See the full price target analysis for Beyond Meat →

Analyst Ratings for Beyond Meat stock in 2026: Sell

10 analysts cover Beyond Meat. Analysts are mostly neutral — 50% recommend Hold. The average price target is $0.70, which gives an upside of 29.7% from the current price.

Consensus: Sell (2.20/5)
Hold
5 (50%)
Sell
2 (20%)
Strong Sell
3 (30%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
2.20 out of 5 based on 10 analysts

About Beyond Meat – Fødevarerbehandling

Beyond Meat laver og sælger plantebaserede køderstatninger i USA og internationalt. De tjener penge på at tilbyde alternativer til okse-, svine- og fjerkræsprodukter. Deres varer, som Beyond Burger og Beyond Sausage, sælges bredt i supermarkeder, klubbutikker og via restauranter. De startede i 2009 som Savage River og skiftede navn til Beyond Meat i 2018. Virksomheden driver salg gennem både detailhandlen og foodservice, hvilket dækker alt fra skoler til store kæder. Beyond Meat har hovedkvarter i Californien og fokuserer på at udvide deres globale distribution. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Beyond Meat

$ 327M Market cap
$ 265M Revenue
Fødevarerbehandling Industry
- P/E
1.23 P/S
59.32 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Beyond Meat?

Stable stock

Beyond Meat is classified as a stable stock.

Score Overview for Beyond Meat

💰 Value Score 44/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 68/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 2/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 38/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 4 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Beyond Meat that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,000% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -6.02 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -1,167.0% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 High short interest: 25.7% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 1.2. The P/B ratio is 59.3. The PEG ratio is 40.75 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Beyond Meat has a profit margin of 95.0% (excellent).

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is -6.02 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,000.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 25.71% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Beyond Meat 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Beyond Meat have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 355,590 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include KUTUA LUBI, LUFKIN PAUL ANDREW, WITTEMAN TERI L and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 6 sales. A net 18,000 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 355,590 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: KUTUA LUBI sold 1,209 shares at 1 $ each on 2026-07-13.

Who is selling: KUTUA LUBI, LUFKIN PAUL ANDREW, WITTEMAN TERI L, Brown Ethan, Ajami Dariush and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Beyond Meat (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Beyond Meat. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-13 KUTUA LUBI Sell 1,209 1 750
2026-07-10 LUFKIN PAUL ANDREW Sell 1,107 1 731
2026-06-01 WITTEMAN TERI L Sell 2,007 1 1,565
2026-06-01 KUTUA LUBI Sell 3,553 1 2,771
2026-06-01 Brown Ethan Sell 12,583 1 9,815
2026-06-01 Ajami Dariush Sell 3,036 1 2,368
2026-04-20 WITTEMAN TERI L Sell 29,978 1 29,978
2026-04-20 Teri L Witteman Sell 29,978 1 29,978
2026-04-13 Nelson Jonathan P Sell 434 1 286
2026-04-13 Lubi Kutua Sell 419,042 1 251,425

Who is buying and selling Beyond Meat shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: KUTUA LUBI, LUFKIN PAUL ANDREW, WITTEMAN TERI L, Brown Ethan, Ajami Dariush and others. In total, 355,590 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Beyond Meat Short Selling 2026: 25.7% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 25.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
25.7%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 25.7% means that 25.7% of the freely traded shares in Beyond Meat have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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25.7%

When Does Beyond Meat Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Beyond Meat is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Beyond Meat 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Beyond Meat (BYND.US) – RSI 48, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Beyond Meat technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Beyond Meat, Inc

Beyond Meat, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $0.61 is 2.4% above the 20-day average ($0.60). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 9.2% below the 50-day average ($0.67). Long term, the stock is 32.4% below the 200-day average ($0.90), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (0.67) is below the 200-day average (0.90), which is a classic bearish signal for Beyond Meat, Inc.

Is Beyond Meat, Inc overbought or oversold?

Beyond Meat, Inc has an RSI of 48.1, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Beyond Meat, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.025), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.035) by 0.010, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.166), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-0.194) by 0.028, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Beyond Meat, Inc

Beyond Meat, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 236.6%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Beyond Meat, Inc

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.025). Weekly bearish (-0.166).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 48.1 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Meat stock in 2026

Should you buy Beyond Meat stock now?
No, the technical signal for Beyond Meat is currently SELL. Beyond Meat trades at $0.54 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.025 with rising momentum (signal: -0.035); RSI is at 48.1 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $0.70 points to 29.7% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Beyond Meat stock?
The average analyst price target for Beyond Meat is $0.70. The current price is $0.54, which gives an upside of 29.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $0.63 and $0.77.
Is Beyond Meat a dividend stock?
No, Beyond Meat does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Beyond Meat stock?
Beyond Meat is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 236.6%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Beyond Meat overvalued?
No, Beyond Meat is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (29.7% upside). Beyond Meat has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 1.2, a P/B ratio of 59.3. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 29.7%.
Is Beyond Meat overbought?
No, Beyond Meat is not overbought. RSI is at 48.1 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.1 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 9.4% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Beyond Meat earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Beyond Meat has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Beyond Meat shorted?
Yes, Beyond Meat is shorted with 25.7% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Beyond Meat stock?
No, insiders are not buying Beyond Meat shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 6 sales. On a net basis, 18,000 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 355,590 $ sold. Active sellers include KUTUA LUBI, LUFKIN PAUL ANDREW, WITTEMAN TERI L and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Beyond Meat a good stock?
Based on our total score, Beyond Meat is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 38 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 44/100, Quality: 68/100, Momentum: 2/100. In addition: analysts see 29.7% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Beyond Meat is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Beyond Meat stock?
The outlook for Beyond Meat based on current data: the average analyst price target is $0.70 (+29.7%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Beyond Meat stock falling?
Beyond Meat is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 9.4% below the 20-day average; short interest is 25.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Beyond Meat go?
The average analyst price target for Beyond Meat is $0.70, which corresponds to a potential gain of 29.7% from the current price of $0.54. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Beyond Meat fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Beyond Meat. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Beyond Meat do?
Beyond Meat laver og sælger plantebaserede køderstatninger i USA og internationalt. De tjener penge på at tilbyde alternativer til okse-, svine- og fjerkræsprodukter. Deres varer, som Beyond Burger og Beyond Sausage, sælges bredt i supermarkeder, klubbutikker og via restaurant... The company belongs to the Defensivt forbrug sector, more specifically the Fødevarerbehandling industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Beyond Meat as an investment.
Did Beyond Meat raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Beyond Meat. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Beyond Meat making money or losing money?
Yes, Beyond Meat is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 95.0% — which is excellent. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Beyond Meat go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Beyond Meat is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -6.02 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 4 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Beyond Meat have a lot of debt?
Yes, Beyond Meat has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the defensivt forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.