Zacks Investment Research
16 Oct 2026, 23:16 UTC · 1h ago
Impact · against what's priced in
The article provides no new catalysts for Freshpet, as the projected earnings declines and revenue growth are already reflected in consensus estimates. The stock remains highly sensitive to its upcoming November 4 earnings report due to a valuation significantly above its industry average.
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Freshpet is expected to report Q3 earnings of $0.4 per share on November 4, 2026, a 13.04% year-over-year decline.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates for Nov 4
So whatThe projected 13% earnings drop suggests a contraction in net income despite the revenue growth expected in the next print.
More negative than 84% of claims this week
Consensus estimates project full-year earnings of $1.27 per share, representing a 51.89% decline from the prior year.
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Freshpet faces a steep 51.89% projected annual EPS decline to $1.27 and a high forward P/E of 53.48, leaving the stock vulnerable to any miss in the November 4 earnings report.
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Priced inanalysis of Zacks Consensus Estimates
So whatThe massive 52% annual EPS drop indicates significant structural margin pressure or one-time costs impacting the full FY2026.
More negative than 76% of claims this week
Freshpet's Forward P/E ratio of 53.48 is significantly higher than its industry average of 14.93.
Priced inanalysis of current valuation metrics
So whatTrading at 3.5x the industry average multiple leaves the stock highly vulnerable to any earnings miss on November 4.
More negative than 67% of claims this week
The latest consensus estimate predicts quarterly revenue of $308.51 million, a 6.81% increase year-over-year.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates for Nov 4
More positive than 57% of claims this week
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The company is rated as a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and has outperformed the S&P 500 and its sector over the past month.
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