Could this be the case of a blown-up long-term opportunity? Freshpet Inc (FRPT)

Freshpet Inc [FRPT] stock prices are up 1.49% to $85.73 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The FRPT shares have gain 0.50% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -9.42%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Freshpet Inc [NASDAQ: FRPT] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on March 11, 2025, when Oppenheimer downgraded its rating to a Perform. Previously, Jefferies upgraded its rating to Buy on February 24, 2025, and dropped its price target to $150. On May 23, 2024, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $168 on the stock. Deutsche Bank started tracking the stock assigning a Buy rating and suggested a price target of $150 on May 23, 2024. Truist upgraded its rating to a Buy and raised its price target to $135 on March 11, 2024. Citigroup started tracking with a Neutral rating for this stock on February 01, 2024, and assigned it a price target of $94. In a note dated December 19, 2023, Jefferies initiated an Hold rating and provided a target price of $80 on this stock.

The stock price of Freshpet Inc [FRPT] has been fluctuating between $80.27 and $164.07 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $171.5 within the next 12 months. Freshpet Inc [NASDAQ: FRPT] shares were valued at $85.73 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 100.05% based on the average FRPT price forecast.

Analyzing the FRPT fundamentals

The Freshpet Inc [NASDAQ:FRPT] reported sales of 975.18M for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 21.95%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.4% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.04%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.05%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.05%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.03, Equity is 0.05 and Total Capital is 0.03. An extended analysis of the company’s primary financial structure reveals a debt-to-equity ratio of0.4.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 83.81 points at the first support level, and at 81.89 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 86.92, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 88.11.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that Freshpet Inc [NASDAQ:FRPT]’s Current Ratio is 4.42. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 3.60, and the Cash Ratio is 2.72. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 4.28, the price to book ratio is 3.96 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 91.91.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved MCLEVISH TIMOTHY R, Director, that happened on Mar 14 ’25 when 1750.0 shares were purchased. Director, GEORGE WALTER N. completed a deal on Mar 10 ’25 to buy 500.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director GEORGE WALTER N. bought 500.0 shares on Mar 06 ’25.

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