Freshpet Slides 1.3% to $81.79 as Q1 EPS Estimated at $0.12
Freshpet shares fell 1.26% to $81.79 while gaining 18.46% over the past month, outperforming a 3.04% sector decline. Q1 EPS are projected at $0.12 (+33%) on $291.6M revenue (+10.8%), and the stock trades at a forward P/E of 60.7 versus a 13.7 industry average.
1. Daily and Monthly Performance
Freshpet share price closed at $81.79, marking a 1.26% decline from the prior session and underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.21% loss. Over the past month, the stock gained 18.46%, surpassing the Consumer Staples sector’s 3.04% drop and the S&P 500’s 2.26% loss.
2. Q1 Earnings and Revenue Projections
Analysts forecast first-quarter EPS of $0.12, a 33.33% increase from the year-ago quarter, on revenue of $291.58 million, up 10.76% year-over-year. Full-year consensus projects EPS of $1.36 (-48.48%) and revenue of $1.21 billion (+9.78%).
3. Forward Valuation Metrics
The stock trades at a forward P/E of 60.69, well above the Food - Miscellaneous industry average of 13.69, indicating a premium valuation. Its PEG ratio stands at 2.53 versus the industry average of 2.83, reflecting anticipated growth priced into the shares.