Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Beyond Meat, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Beyond Meat, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $124M. It ranks number 12 by market capitalization among the 19 Food and Kindred Products issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Gross Margin of 8.8% is the lowest of the 15 peers that report one. Its D/E Ratio of 8.86x is the highest of the 15 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for BYND is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
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Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Food and Kindred Products peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $124M | 12/19 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.18x | 6/13 |
| EPS | $-1.25 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $3.30 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -49.0% | 11/13 |
| Gross Margin | 8.8% | 15/15 |
| Operating Margin | -81.9% | 14/14 |
| EBT Margin | -26.1% | 12/15 |
| Tax Rate | 0.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.63x | 4/16 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.07x | 3/14 |
| D/E Ratio | 8.86x | 1/15 |
| Financial Leverage | 9.86x | 2/15 |
| Interest Coverage | 37.2x | 2/17 |
| Working Capital | $183M | 5/15 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$100M | 17/17 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 3.9x | 8/12 |
| Days Inventory | 93 days | 5/12 |
| Payables Period | 37 days | 7/12 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | -$219M | 14/15 |
| R&D Expense | $20M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $145M | 10/13 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $249M | 10/17 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BYND | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 17M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $296M | 52.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $171M | 30.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $26M | 4.6% of assets |
| Inventory | $63M | 11.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $503M | 89.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $87M | 15.6% of assets |
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Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Beyond Meat, Inc. (Food and Kindred Products): 22 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BYND Beyond Meat, Inc. | ▲ | $124M |
| MDLZ Mondelez International, Inc. | ▼ | $78.94B |
| OTLY Oatly Group Ab | ▲ | $6.79B |
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc. | ▼ | $6.56B |
| CPB Campbell's Co | ▶ | $5.65B |
| NOMD Nomad Foods Ltd | ▶ | $1.63B |
| FLO Flowers Foods Inc | ▼ | $1.27B |
| BRBR Bellring Brands, Inc. | ▶ | $990M |
| SMPL Simply Good Foods Co | ▶ | $933M |
| OFRM Once Upon A Farm, Pbc | ▲ | $688M |
| VITL Vital Farms, Inc. | ▶ | $401M |
| BGS B&G Foods, Inc. | ▶ | $198M |
| GWLL Goldenwell Biotech, Inc. | ▼ | $68M |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | ▲ | $52M |
| BOF Branchout Food Inc. | ▲ | $38M |
| LSF Laird Superfood, Inc. | ▲ | $31M |
| BRLS Borealis Foods Inc. | ▶ | $24M |
| TRWD Tradewinds Universal | ▼ | $1M |
| CHSN Chanson International Holding | ▼ | $410K |
| NXMH Next Meats Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| SOWG Sow Good Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| STKH Steakholder Foods Ltd. | ▼ | N/A |
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Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Beyond Meat, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Beyond Meat, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for BYND is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Beyond Meat, Inc. forecasts updated?
Beyond Meat, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Beyond Meat, Inc.'s industry peers?
22 issuers in our coverage, BYND included, share the SEC industry code Food and Kindred Products. The largest are: Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ), Oatly Group Ab (OTLY), Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG), Campbell's Co (CPB), Nomad Foods Ltd (NOMD), Flowers Foods Inc (FLO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.