Zacks Investment Research·Jun 25, 2026
Vital Farms (VITL) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to KnowIn the latest trading session, Vital Farms (VITL) closed at $10.68, marking a -3.87% move from the previous day.
Vital Farms, Inc.(VITL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
VITL•NASDAQ
$13.15
9.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutVital Farms, Inc., an ethical food company, provides pasture-raised products in the United States. It offers shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee, liquid whole eggs, and egg bite products. Vital Farms, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$759M+25.3%
- EBITDA$103M+34.2%
- Net Income$66M+24.2%
- EPS (Diluted)1.44+22.0%
- Gross Margin37.62%-0.8%
- EBITDA Margin13.55%+7.2%
- Operating Margin11.64%+11.0%
- Net Margin8.73%-0.9%
- ROE21.36%-7.6%
VITL Price & Volume
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Loading chart...
Capital Intensity Pressures Vital Farms Margin Profile
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Capital expenditure liquidity drain
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Vital Farms is currently navigating a challenging transition from a capital-light model to an asset-heavy infrastructure strategy, which has resulted in a significant erosion of operating margins and liquidity.
- While the company maintains a premium market position, the recent shift to a $2.3 million operating loss in 2026Q1 suggests that its growth narrative is increasingly vulnerable to rising production costs and consumer price sensitivity.
- Investors should monitor whether the current $268.0 million investment in property, plant, and equipment can eventually drive sufficient scale to offset the ongoing depletion of cash reserves.
Verdict Logic
the company's decision to execute $20.0 million in share repurchases during a quarter where it generated a $18.6 million operating cash flow deficit raises significant concerns regarding capital allocation and long-term solvency.
VITL Growth Metrics
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years28.8%
3 Years28.01%
TTM22.72%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years49.76%
3 Years275.59%
TTM5.17%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years39.77%
3 Years268.4%
TTM4.64%
Return on Capital
10 Years14.3%
5 Years14.19%
3 Years23.2%
Last Year26.07%
VITL Recent Earnings
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03-133.3%
$0.09
Rev
$187M+2.6%
$182M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.35-7.9%
$0.38
Rev
$214M-0.4%
$214M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.36+20.0%
$0.30
Rev
$199M-6.5%
$213M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.36+33.3%
$0.27
Rev
$185M-3.4%
$191M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.03vs $0.09-133.3% | $187Mvs $182M+2.6% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.35vs $0.38-7.9% | $214Mvs $214M-0.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.36vs $0.30+20.0% | $199Mvs $213M-6.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.36vs $0.27+33.3% | $185Mvs $191M-3.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest VITL News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 18, 2026
Vital Farms (VITL) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to KnowIn the closing of the recent trading day, Vital Farms (VITL) stood at $10.41, denoting a -4.06% move from the preceding trading day.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.15 | $563.46M | 9.13 | 25.26% | 8.73% | 21.36% | — | |
| $54.51 | $2.68B | 20.65 | 13.01% | 17.63% | 16.98% | — | |
| $11.41 | $1.62B | 10.97 | -2.17% | 4.45% | 5.27% | — | |
| $13.17 | $1.19B | 12.91 | 8.98% | -7.46% | -6.15% | — | |
| $58.82 | $20.94B | 43.25 | 2.12% | 0.81% | 2.48% | — | |
| $24.70 | $13.59B | 28.39 | 1.55% | 3.82% | 5.85% | — |
Compare VITL vs Peers
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
VITL SEC Filings & Documents
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 7, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 26, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Dec 16, 2025·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
6Get notified when VITL posts new earnings or crosses analyst targets
Free. No account needed. Unsubscribe any time.
VITL Frequently Asked Questions
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Vital Farms, Inc.'s revenue?
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) reported $784.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 635% increase from $106.7M in 2018.
How fast is Vital Farms, Inc. growing?
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) grew revenue by 25.3% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is VITL profitable?
Yes, Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) is profitable, generating $47.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.7% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is VITL's return on equity?
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Vital Farms, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) had negative free cash flow of $89.7M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.