BUDAConsumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

BUDA Stock Forecast: Buda Juice, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026

$8.94

−0.98% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Buda Juice, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $14 — +56.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 3 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap

$112.4M

Ticker Nerd rank

3 / 100

Median analyst target

$14

Analysts covering

Total return, dividends reinvested

+0.2%

+0.0%

From high

−17.6%

From low

+24.9%

$11

Range since 8 Jan 2026, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close

Ticker Nerd rank

BUDA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Buda Juice, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026

3 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Size

Revisions

Quality

Value

Accruals

Issuance

Momentum

Growth

Volatility

Size (74): Smaller than most of the companies we track.

Volatility (1): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BUDA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BUDA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, since 8 Jan 2026Adjusted close, US dollars

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts

1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell

Low $14Median $14High $14

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +56.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Target
20 Apr 2026	Lake Street	Initiates	Buy	—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BUDA appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Estimates

BUDA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year

EPS revision, 90 days

−16.7%

Analysts raising

Analysts cutting

Fundamentals

Buda Juice, Inc. (BUDA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation

Trailing P/E: 47.1×
Price / sales: 8.0×
Price / book: 5.2×
EV / EBITDA: 34.4×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): 26.4%
Earnings growth (YoY): −59.8%
Gross margin: 39.5%
Operating margin: 9.8%
Net margin: 17.1%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: 19.3%
Return on assets: 11.4%
Dividend yield: —

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BUDA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBeverages - Non-Alcoholic

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
BUDABuda Juice, Inc.	$112.4M	3
ZVIAZevia PBC	$96.9M	60
SUJASuja Life, Inc.	$296.0M	1
BRFHBarfresh Food Group, Inc.	$19.8M	13
REEDReed's, Inc.	$11.4M	49
BNKKBonk, Inc.	$9.2M	24
HFFGHF Foods Group, Inc.*	$97.1M	70

* Nearest Consumer Defensive names by size — few beverages - non-alcoholic companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest BUDA news & analysis

BUDA Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 14 Aug 2026neutral

BUDA reported second-quarter revenue growth of 26.4%, driven by organic expansion of its core beverage business and the start of sales in 246 Walmart stores across nine states. The company also introduced its Ultra Fresh dressings line, though related startup costs weighed on gross margin.

Why it matters — A BUDA watcher would monitor how the company balances rapid revenue growth and expanded retail distribution with the margin pressure from new product startup costs.

Buda Juice Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Business Wire · 13 Aug 2026neutral

Buda Juice reported its second quarter 2026 financial results ended June 30, 2026. Revenues rose 26.4% to $4.5 million from $3.6 million, while gross profit stayed flat at $1.7 million, gross margin fell to 36.6% from 46.7%, and net income declined 59.8% to $0.5 million with diluted EPS of $0.04.

Why it matters — The quarter shows strong revenue growth but a significant contraction in gross margin and profitability, which BUDA watchers would track to gauge the company's cost and margin trajectory.

Buda Juice Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

Business Wire · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Buda Juice, Inc. announced it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company expects to issue its earnings press release prior to the market open.

Why it matters — The announcement gives investors a scheduled date to hear Buda Juice's second-quarter financial and operational performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BUDA stock

What is the BUDA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Buda Juice, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $14, with estimates ranging from $14 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BUDA stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Buda Juice, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Buda Juice, Inc. 3 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BUDA?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Buda Juice, Inc. ranks 3 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (74 of 100).

Will BUDA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +56.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Buda Juice, Inc. 3 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BUDA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Buda Juice, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BUDA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $14 over the next 12 months.

What does Buda Juice, Inc. do?

Buda Juice, Inc. is a beverage company specializing in cold-crafted, UltraFresh™ citrus juices, lemonades, and wellness shots.

What is the latest news on BUDA?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 14 Aug 2026): "BUDA Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". BUDA reported second-quarter revenue growth of 26.4%, driven by organic expansion of its core beverage business and the start of sales in 246 Walmart stores across nine states. The company also introduced its Ultra Fresh dressings line, though related startup costs weighed on gross margin.

Company

About Buda Juice, Inc.

Buda Juice, Inc. is a beverage company specializing in cold-crafted, UltraFresh™ citrus juices, lemonades, and wellness shots. The company focuses on delivering clean-label, refrigerated products through a continuous cold chain process that maintains approximately 35°F from fruit to retail shelf, supporting an 8 to 12-day shelf life while preserving flavor and nutrient quality. Buda Juice, Inc. positions its offerings as a turnkey alternative for grocery and club retailers seeking to provide freshly crafted juices without the cost and complexity of in-store juicing or reliance on shelf-stable beverages. Operating within the soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages industry, it targets the growing demand for minimally processed, ready-to-drink juice products. Founded in 2013, Buda Juice, Inc. has been expanding its branded portfolio, geographic reach, and white-label platform, aiming to deliver cost efficiencies and category differentiation for its retail partners. Through its production and distribution model, the company plays a niche role in the broader food and beverage sector’s shift toward fresher, shorter-shelf-life products.

CEO Mr. Horatio Lonsdale-Hands · 39 employees · United States · https://www.budajuice.com