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Chelsea A. Grayson, a Director at Beyond Meat, INC. (NASDAQ:BYND), sold 492 shares of the company’s common stock on June 25, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, currently rated as having a WEAK financial health score by InvestingPro, has been facing challenges with rapid cash burn and significant debt obligations.
The shares were sold at a price of $3.50, for a total transaction value of $1,722. Following the transaction, Grayson directly owns 43,177 shares of Beyond Meat. The stock, which has shown significant volatility, is currently trading near $3.41, down about 47% over the past year. InvestingPro analysis reveals 13 additional key insights about Beyond Meat’s financial position and market performance.
The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 12, 2024. For comprehensive analysis of Beyond Meat’s financial health and future prospects, investors can access the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Beyond Meat Inc . reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a significant miss in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue expectations. The company posted an EPS of -$0.67, falling short of the anticipated -$0.46, while revenues came in at $68.7 million, below the projected $77.77 million. Following these results, Beyond Meat withdrew its full-year guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainties. In response to financial pressures, Beyond Meat secured a $100 million loan at a 12% interest rate to bolster liquidity. Analyst firms have reacted to these developments; TD Cowen lowered its price target for the company to $2.00 from $2.50, maintaining a Sell rating, while Bernstein reduced its target to $2.50 from $6.00 but kept a Market Perform rating. Both firms expressed concerns about Beyond Meat’s capital structure and the upcoming maturity of convertible notes in 2027. Despite some positive signs, such as regaining shelf space at major retailers, the company faces ongoing challenges in the U.S. market, as reflected in a 9.1% year-over-year revenue decline.
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