Beyond Meat's Stock Is Up Around 40% in Just Three Weeks. Could This Be the Start of an Even Bigger Rally?
Key Points
Beyond Meat's stock suddenly surged in value, seemingly out of nowhere.
The company's recent quarterly results, however, weren't impressive.
Its future remains uncertain, and there may be more volatility ahead for investors.
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When a stock takes off, it can be exciting and tempting to add it to your portfolio to take advantage of the rally and potential gains ahead. But it's important to consider the reasons behind the rally, as sometimes there isn't a justification behind the surge, and it may simply be due to speculation. In that case, there can be a significant risk that the stock gives back those gains in the near future.
One stock that's been surging lately is Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND). Since April 1, it has risen more than 40%, and that's with it declining in recent days. What's behind its rally, and could now be a good time to invest in this food stock?
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The company's earnings haven't been great
Beyond Meat recently reported its earnings numbers, which, unfortunately, weren't all that great. Net revenue of $61.6 million for the last three months of 2025 was down 20% compared to the same period a year ago. Meanwhile, its operating loss for the quarter totaled $133.6 million compared with a loss of $37.8 million in the prior-year period, as the company wrote down assets held for sale and incurred significantly higher selling, general, and administrative expenses.
What's also troubling is that, despite its sharp revenue slide, the company is projecting that its revenue will fall even further in the first quarter of 2026, to a range of $57 million to $59 million. This comes even as the company has been launching new products to expand its reach.
Beyond Meat's rally may be short-lived
In recent days, Beyond Meat's stock has already been giving back a significant chunk of its gains. The stock hit an intraday high of $1.40 on April 21, but finished Friday at just over $0.87. It's looking more like a meme stock than an investment in the midst of a strong rally. Speculation can temporarily impact a stock significantly, but that doesn't mean the rally will last or that it has suddenly become a great investment.
Without stronger fundamentals and a convincing reason to believe the business can turn things around, you may be better off avoiding Beyond Meat and focusing on other growth stocks instead. In the past five years, Beyond Meat stock has lost more than 99% of its value, and while it may experience some brief gains along the way, it's hard to overlook the significant risk that comes with this investment.
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David Jagielski, CPA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Beyond Meat. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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