8-K ·Filed Mar 31, 2026

BYND

BEYOND MEAT, INC.
BEARISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonimmediate Processed6mo ago SEC0001655210-26-000016
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Actionable Insight ▼ Bearish

The severe miss and delayed filing signal deep operational and financial control issues. While the debt restructuring provides temporary liquidity, the core business is deteriorating. Monitor the upcoming 10-K for the final audited results and any restatements. The stock is likely to face significant downward pressure.

DirectionBearish
Confidencehigh
Horizonimmediate
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
BYND ▲ +9.35% at T+60d
SHORT call ✗ call lost -9.35% · α vs SPY +1.90% · entry $0.6030 → $0.6594
Entry anchored
Mar 31, 03:59 PM ET
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T+1d
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call +3.32% · α +3.40%
$0.5830
settled 6mo ago
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call +3.48% · α +7.25%
$0.5820
settled 6mo ago
T+20d
+35.16%
call -35.16% · α -25.44%
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settled 5mo ago
T+60d
+9.35%
call -9.35% · α +1.90%
$0.6594
settled 3mo ago

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Executive Summary

Beyond Meat reported a significant miss in Q4 2025, with revenue of $61.6M (down 19.7% YoY) and a net loss per share of $0.29, far worse than the consensus estimate of $-0.10. The results were driven by weak category demand, SKU rationalization, and $105.7M in restructuring charges, including asset write-downs and litigation accruals. The company also delayed its 10-K filing due to an inventory provision review, signaling ongoing financial control issues.

Key Financial Metrics

EPS
$-0.29
est $-0.10 · -190.0%
Revenue
$61.6M
est $58.2M · +5.8% · -19.7% YoY
Rating
strong miss
Guidance
$57M-$59M
maintained
Gross Margin
2.3%

Key Facts

  • Q4 2025 revenue was $61.6M, a 19.7% year-over-year decrease.
  • Net loss per share (diluted) was $0.29, missing the $-0.10 consensus by 190%.
  • The company incurred $105.7M in one-time charges, including $48.1M for asset write-downs and a $38.9M litigation accrual.
  • The 10-K filing was delayed due to a review of its inventory provision, indicating material weaknesses in internal controls.
  • The company entered 2026 with reduced leverage after a debt restructuring that generated a $548.7M non-cash gain.

Financial Impact

Revenue miss of $3.4M and an EPS miss of $0.19, with $105.7M in one-time charges.

revenueepsdebtdilution

Risk Factors

  • The company has material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which could lead to a restatement of financials.
  • The delay in filing the 10-K makes the company ineligible to use Form S-3 for future offerings, limiting its financing options.
  • Ongoing weak demand in the plant-based meat category and high operating expenses pose a threat to long-term viability.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Food and Kindred Products

Investment Themes

Consumer & Retail

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001655210-26-000016
Document: bynd-20260331.htm0001655210-26-000016
Document: 0001655210-26-000016-index-headers.html0001655210-26-000016
Document: 0001655210-26-000016-index.html0001655210-26-000016
Document: 0001655210-26-000016.txt0001655210-26-000016
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001655210-26-000016
18 reports for BYND
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100% Hit rate 6 of 6 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +33.80%Apr 24, 2026
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