Chick-fill-A to join the cohort of start-ups producing plant-based meat substitutes
Even though Chick-fil-A’s menu and motto has been centered on chicken for nearly 25 years now, the Atlanta-based company is contemplating adding vegan foods to its existing limited menu, especially the plant-based meat substitutes. Currently, the company’s menu does not have any vegan entrée items.
If this addition goes through, then the company will join the cohort of other plant-based meat substitute start-ups like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat (BYND), whose footsteps McDonalds (MCD), Taco Bell (TACO) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) have already been following.
McDonalds already sells veggie burgers outside the U.S. markets, but it is yet to bring them stateside.
U.S. as a nation is becoming increasingly health conscious and more people are opting for ‘flexitarian’ diets, if not outright vegetarian diets. This emerging market is well-captured by Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat whose plant-based meat substitutes closely mimic taste and texture of actual meat, and have gained much popularity among consumers. Analysts expect that the ‘flexitarian’ market value could rise from $1.44 billion in 2018 to $2.5 billion by 2023.
Following its IPO, shares of Beyond Meat have surged 174%, and Impossible Foods announced on Monday that it has raised another $300 million via private funding.
BYND in +17.12% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on September 17, 2026
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where BYND advanced for three days, in 190 of 235 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 81%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 7 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for BYND just turned positive on September 15, 2026. Looking at past instances where BYND's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 30 of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 75%.
BYND may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 23, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BYND as a result. In 89 of 93 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 90%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BYND declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 90%.
The Aroon Indicator for BYND entered a downward trend on October 05, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 45 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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: P/B Ratio (2.581) is normal, around the industry mean (5.422). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (32.504). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (8.458). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.537) is also within normal values, averaging (4.925).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 94 (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 PE Growth Rating for this company is 100 (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 100 (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 100 (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 93, placing this stock worse than average.
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