Plant-based meat substitute maker Beyond Meat shares jumped +26% on Tuesday after the company announced a partnership deal with PepsiCo. on a new line of snacks and drinks with plant-based substitutes. (Some of the rally may have been fueled by hedge funds rushing to cover their bets against the stock.).
The two companies will form joint venture PLANeT Partnership LLC, that will combine PepsiCo's marketing with Beyond Meat's plant-based food production technology. Through this venture, Pepsi could expand its investment in plant-based category. In recent years, the beverage giant has been trying to add healthier options in its snacks and drinks portfolio.
"We are thrilled to formally join forces with PepsiCo in The PLANeT Partnership, a joint venture that unites the tremendous depth and breadth of their distribution and marketing capabilities with our leading innovation in plant-based protein. We look forward to together unlocking new categories and product lines that will inspire positive choices for both people and planet," said Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown. "PepsiCo represents the ideal partner for us in this exciting endeavor, one of global reach and importance."
Earlier this month, Yum! Brands announced that its Taco Bell division is exploring a partnership with Beyond Meat for a new plant-based product to be tested next year. Also, late last year, Pizza Hut said it partnered with Beyond Meat to offer two plant-based-meat pizzas for a limited time period.
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BYND moved below its 50-day moving average on April 02, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
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The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. BYND’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: BYND's P/B Ratio (59.524) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (8.292). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (26.814). BYND's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (2.471). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.455) is also within normal values, averaging (62.729).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BYND’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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