Zacks Investment Research·Sep 9, 2026
Vital Farms (VITL) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key InsightsIn the closing of the recent trading day, Vital Farms (VITL) stood at $9.89, denoting a -1.88% move from the preceding trading day.
Vital Farms is undergoing a severe operational downturn, with revenue declining 10.1% year-over-year in 2026Q2 and gross margins collapsing to 6.6%, leading to negative earnings and cash burn that suggest structural challenges. The balance sheet has weakened, ...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest 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 |
Q4 2025 Nov 4, 2025 | $0.36+20.0% vs $0.30 | $199M-6.5% vs $213M |
In the closing of the recent trading day, Vital Farms (VITL) stood at $9.89, denoting a -1.88% move from the preceding trading day.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new position in shares of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITL) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 90,800 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,056,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Vital Farms reported a challenging Q2 with revenue down 10% YoY, gross margin collapsing to 6.6%, and significant cash burn. Despite poor headline results, VITL beat revenue expectations, reaffirmed full-year guidance, and showed early signs of stabilization in price gaps and supply. Management expects gross margin to recover to ~30% by Q4, but structural changes mean a return to 35-40% margins is unlikely.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.31 | $441.77M | 7.16 | 25.26% | 8.73% | 21.36% | — | |
| $59.21 | $2.91B | 22.43 | 13.01% | 17.28% | 16.65% | — | |
| $10.71 | $1.5B | 10.34 | -2.17% | 4.19% | 4.96% | — | |
| $9.59 | $848.15M | 9.40 | 8.98% | -14.28% | -12.33% | — | |
| $51.36 | $18.21B | 37.76 | 2.12% | 1.03% | 3.15% | — | |
| $19.91 | $10.96B | 22.89 | 1.55% | 2.82% | 4.33% | — |
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 17, 2026·SEC
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
Jun 16, 2026·SEC
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Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) reported $765.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 618% increase from $106.7M in 2018.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) grew revenue by 25.3% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) is profitable, generating $0.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.7% net margin).
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) had negative free cash flow of $126.1M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.
