Vital Farms shows a balance sheet that has strengthened, with total assets rising from $320.5M in 2024Q2 to $570.2M in 2026Q3 and debt-to-equity easing to 0.26x, but operating performance has deteriorated sharply, with gross margin swinging from 38.9% in 2025Q2 to 6.6% in 2026Q2 before recovering to 23.1%.
Price trend, volume and key moving averages
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.
Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | -$0.15-33.9% vs -$0.11 | $182M+0.2% vs $182M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | -$0.47+0.4% vs -$0.47 | $166M+3.6% vs $160M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | -$0.03-133.3% vs $0.09 | $187M+2.6% vs $182M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $0.35-7.9% vs $0.38 | $214M-0.4% vs $214M |
Vital Farms (VITL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Vital Farms (VITL) stood at $8.95, denoting a -2.08% move from the preceding trading day.
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) announced today the pilot launch of Vital Farms Free-Range eggs, which are expected to arrive in select Target retail stores across the South and Southeast beginning this week. This limited test is designed to explore how Vital Farms can reach more households with a high-quality product at a more accessible suggested retail price point of less than $5 per carton, while maintaining its commitment to transparency and animal welfare. Intro.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Vital Farms (VITL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Benchmark VITL against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.52 | $407.92M | -17.99 | 25.26% | -3.03% | -7.29% | — | |
| $64.39 | $3.16B | 26.80 | 13.01% | 10.9% | 10.65% | — | |
| $11.75 | $1.64B | 11.13 | -2.17% | 4.46% | 5.24% | 5.77% | |
| $12.05 | $1.07B | -6.84 | -6.51% | -11.49% | -10.23% | — | |
| $59.68 | $21.16B | 29.63 | 2.12% | 1.03% | 3.15% | 4.1% | |
| $21.95 | $12.08B | 35.30 | 1.55% | 2.82% | 4.32% | 5.24% |
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
Aug 17, 2026·SEC
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
Get notified when VITL posts new earnings or crosses analyst targets
Free. No account needed. Unsubscribe any time.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) reported $748.9M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $759.4M in fiscal year 2025. That is 612% more than the $106.7M of fiscal year 2018.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) grew revenue by 5.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) reported a net loss of $22.7M over the trailing twelve months.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) had a return on equity (ROE) of -7.3% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) had negative free cash flow of $138.3M over the trailing twelve months.
