Vital Farms’ (VITL) Outperform Rating Reiterated at Telsey Advisory Group

Telsey Advisory Group restated their outperform rating on shares of Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL) in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $50.00 price objective on the stock.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Needham & Company LLC started coverage on Vital Farms in a research note on Friday, December 5th. They set a “buy” rating and a $45.00 target price for the company. Benchmark initiated coverage on Vital Farms in a report on Thursday, November 13th. They set a “buy” rating and a $60.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Vital Farms in a research note on Monday. Zacks Research lowered shares of Vital Farms from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Vital Farms from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 2nd. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Vital Farms has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.91.

Vital Farms Stock Performance

NASDAQ:VITL opened at $33.38 on Wednesday. Vital Farms has a 1 year low of $28.87 and a 1 year high of $53.13. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $34.32 and its 200 day simple moving average is $38.96. The company has a current ratio of 2.65, a quick ratio of 2.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.49 billion, a PE ratio of 25.29 and a beta of 1.06.

Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $198.94 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $191.35 million. Vital Farms had a net margin of 8.50% and a return on equity of 20.19%. The business’s revenue was up 37.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.16 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Vital Farms will post 1.11 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vital Farms

In other Vital Farms news, insider Matthew Ohayer sold 25,000 shares of Vital Farms stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.17, for a total transaction of $829,250.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 6,391,190 shares in the company, valued at $211,995,772.30. The trade was a 0.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Russell Diez-Canseco sold 16,734 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.05, for a total transaction of $586,526.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 649,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,771,424.20. This represents a 2.51% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 86,401 shares of company stock valued at $3,008,045. 21.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VITL. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in Vital Farms during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of Vital Farms during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $55,000. Virtus Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in Vital Farms in the 3rd quarter valued at $105,000. Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in Vital Farms by 18.9% in the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 3,153 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,000 after buying an additional 501 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its position in Vital Farms by 53.6% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,197 shares of the company’s stock valued at $135,000 after acquiring an additional 1,116 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 98.59% of the company’s stock.

More Vital Farms News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vital Farms this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “Outperform” rating, adding institutional support that can help buoy the stock. Telsey Reaffirms Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson and Needham both maintained “buy” recommendations, keeping sell‑side sentiment tilted positive despite volatility. DA Davidson Buy Needham Reiterates Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and research notes highlight long‑term growth potential (brand strength, pricing power in premium egg/butter categories), which supports medium‑to‑longer‑term investor thesis. Seeking Alpha: Long‑Term Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: Options implied volatility is surging, signaling traders expect a larger near‑term price move — raises hedging and trading activity but is direction‑agnostic. IV Surge Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple media pieces are assessing valuation after recent volatility, useful for investors reviewing entry points and risk/reward but not an immediate catalyst. Valuation Assessment
• Negative Sentiment: Vital Farms trimmed FY25 revenue guidance to $755M–$765M (from at least $775M), a clear near‑term negative that likely pressures the stock until guidance proves conservative. Revenue Cut
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen cut its price target from $59 to $44 (still a “buy”) — a notable downward revision that narrows upside expectations. TD Cowen PT Cut (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: BMO cut its target from $60 to $50 (keeps “outperform”), another trimmed target that tempers analyst-driven upside. BMO PT Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling (Matthew Ohayer sold ~5,000 shares, part of a series of sales) adds to near‑term negative optics, though the stake change is small as a percentage of holdings. Insider Sale

Vital Farms Company Profile

Vital Farms, traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol VITL, is a U.S.-based food company specializing in pasture-raised egg and dairy products. The company partners with a network of family farms across the United States to produce eggs, butter and related items under a certified humane, pasture-centric farming model. Vital Farms’ supply chain emphasizes animal welfare, environmental stewardship and transparent sourcing, appealing to consumers seeking ethically produced, high-quality ingredients.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Vital Farms began by marketing pasture-raised eggs to health- and ethically minded shoppers.