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Beyond Meat Shares Drop After Q2 Sales Outlook Misses Estimates

The weaker outlook signaled persistent soft demand for plant-based meat.

Overview

  • Beyond Meat fell about 9% in after-hours trading Wednesday after it guided second-quarter revenue to $60 million to $65 million.
  • The forecast came in below Wall Street’s roughly $67 million expectation based on LSEG data.
  • First-quarter revenue was $58.2 million, a slight beat versus estimates, and the adjusted loss was 10 cents per share.
  • Management is expanding into functional foods and beverages, including Beyond Immerse protein drinks, to reach protein-focused shoppers.
  • The company disclosed material weaknesses in inventory accounting on April 9, citing problems tracking excess or obsolete stock.