GET DAILY SIGNALSOatly Group (OTLY) Shares Decline -31% in Past 30 Days After Earnings Miss
Key Takeaways
- Oatly Group shares have fallen roughly 31% over the past 30 days, from about $11.86 on September 28 to near $8.22 in late October.
- The decline accelerated on October 28, 2026, when third-quarter results missed analyst expectations and shares dropped sharply.
- Third-quarter revenue rose 9.1% year over year to $243.1 million, while the company reported a net loss of $0.86 per ADS.
- Greater China revenue fell 15%, and the company's ongoing strategic review of that business continues to pressure sentiment.
- Management reiterated its 2026 constant-currency revenue growth outlook of 8% to 10%.
- Measured from a late-July peak near $15.26, the stock has shed roughly 46% over the trailing quarter.
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Oatly Group (OTLY): Company Background
Oatly Group AB is a Sweden-based food and beverage company and the world's original and largest oat drink maker. Founded more than three decades ago and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the company has built its business around oat-based alternatives to traditional dairy, spanning oat milk, ice cream, yogurt, cooking creams, spreads, and on-the-go drinks. Its flagship Barista oat drink is widely used by cafés and food-service operators.
The Oatly brand is available in more than 40 countries, with operations organized across three reporting segments: Europe & International, North America, and Greater China. The company trades on the Nasdaq as American Depositary Shares under the ticker OTLY. Investors follow the stock closely because of its role as a bellwether in the plant-based category, its long-running push toward profitability, and the strategic questions surrounding its Greater China business. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Recent Price Performance for OTLY
Over the last 30 days, OTLY has moved decisively lower. The shares closed at $11.86 on September 28 and traded near $8.22 by late October, a decline of roughly 31%. The move was not gradual: the stock held in a relatively narrow range through most of the period before a sharp single-session drop following its third-quarter earnings release.
The trailing quarter tells a broader story of a round trip. Shares rallied strongly in late July, climbing from below $10 to a closing peak of $15.26 on July 29, before giving back those gains through August, September, and October. From that late-July high, the stock is now down approximately 46%, leaving it below the levels where it began the third quarter.
What Drove the Recent 30-Day Move
The dominant catalyst was the company's third-quarter 2026 earnings report, released before the market opened on October 28, 2026. Oatly reported a net loss of $27.5 million, or $0.86 per ADS, narrowing from a loss of $65.3 million, or $2.15 per ADS, a year earlier. Revenue increased 9.1% to $243.1 million, led by 20% growth in the Europe & International segment. However, the per-ADS loss came in wider than the FactSet consensus, which had anticipated a loss of about $0.81 per share, and the shares fell sharply in response. From what I see, this miss stood out as the main trigger for the accelerated selling.
The most significant headwind was Greater China, where revenue declined 15% amid what management described as intensified competition in the food-service market. Oatly is conducting a strategic review of its China operations and expects to complete that review during 2026, an uncertainty that has weighed on investor sentiment throughout the period. The company reiterated its prior guidance for 2026 constant-currency revenue growth in the range of 8% to 10%. I’m watching this closely as the review outcome could reshape expectations.
The Quarterly Reversal Explained
The quarterly move reflects a sharp reversal rather than a steady trend. In late July, shares surged after Oatly reported second-quarter results, climbing from around $9 to more than $15 in a matter of days as investors responded to improved operating momentum. That enthusiasm faded over the following three months, as persistent concerns about profitability, the trajectory of the Greater China segment, and broader consumer-staples sentiment eroded the gains.
By late September and October, the stock had drifted back toward the low end of its range, and the third-quarter report on October 28 completed the reversal. The combination of a wider-than-expected quarterly loss, China revenue weakness, and an unresolved strategic review in that market has left the stock below its early-July levels despite the company's progress in Europe & International and its reiterated full-year growth outlook.
What to Watch Next for OTLY
Several factors are likely to shape Oatly's stock in the quarters ahead. The completion and outcome of the Greater China strategic review, expected during 2026, will be a central focus, as it could determine the future scale and economics of that segment. Investors will also monitor whether Europe & International can sustain its double-digit volume and revenue growth while North America continues to stabilize.
Margin progression and the company's path toward sustained profitability remain key themes, alongside the reiterated 2026 constant-currency revenue growth target of 8% to 10%. Broader risks include input-cost inflation and freight constraints, which management has cited in recent periods, as well as competitive pressure across the plant-based category. Upcoming earnings reports, guidance updates, and any analyst rating changes will provide further signals on whether the recent decline reflects a temporary reset or a longer-lasting reassessment of the company's growth trajectory.
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Momentum Indicator for OTLY turns positive, indicating new upward trend
OTLY saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on October 14, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 76 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 63 of the 76 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 83%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for OTLY just turned positive on October 13, 2026. Looking at past instances where OTLY's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 38 of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 78%.
Following a +13.60% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where OTLY advanced for three days, in 195 of 243 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for OTLY moved out of overbought territory on October 21, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 26 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 23 of the 26 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 88%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 46 of 52 cases where OTLY's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 88%.
OTLY moved below its 50-day moving average on October 21, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where OTLY 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%.
OTLY broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 19, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for OTLY entered a downward trend on October 16, 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 12 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued 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: OTLY's P/B Ratio (-15.323) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (1.668). P/E Ratio (-2.798) is within average values for comparable stocks, (6.497). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (8.458). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.057) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.411) is also within normal values, averaging (4.925).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 71 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. OTLY’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to 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. OTLY’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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