FRPTConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Freshpet, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $84 — +38.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Freshpet, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (91): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (28): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FRPT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $101 → $95 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $77 → $72 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $66 → $78 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $80 → $85 |
| 28 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $68 → $72 |
| 28 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $75 → $70 |
| 1 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $75 → $70 |
| 7 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. FRPT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Freshpet, Inc. returned +13.2% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Freshpet, Inc. has a market value of $2.8B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 15.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $203.5M, a 17.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.80.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $61.0M.
Trailing P/E: 14.9×; forward P/E: 29.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Freshpet, Inc. employs 1,288 people — $914K of revenue per employee.
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Freshpet (FRPT) closed at $57.17 on the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.28% change from its previous close. The stock registered a larger decline than the broader market.
Why it matters — A FRPT watcher would note the stock's decline exceeded that of the market, signalling a notable drop in a single trading session.
A Zacks Investment Research article discusses whether brokerage-firm analyst recommendations are a reliable guide for investing in Freshpet (FRPT), examining how sell-side rating changes can influence stock prices and whether they reflect actual investment merit. The piece questions the validity of following such recommendations.
Why it matters — Freshpet watchers would care because the article evaluates whether Wall Street analyst ratings on the stock genuinely indicate a sound investment or simply reflect market-moving brokerage opinions.
Freshpet (FRPT) shares declined more than the broader market on the latest trading day, settling at $62.68, a -1.71% change from its previous close.
Why it matters — FRPT watchers would care because the stock underperformed the market, signalling investor caution around the company in the current session.
Freshpet, Inc. presented at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference. A transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Investors following Freshpet can gain insight into management's discussion at a major industry conference.
Chewy shares fell 11% midday Wednesday after its free cash flow shortfall overshadowed a raised outlook, while Petco declined 6% and Freshpet ticked up slightly. The moves came as several pet-focused retailers saw divergent trading on Wednesday.
Why it matters — As a fellow player in the pet sector, Freshpet's modest uptick amid weakness in other pet retailers offers context for how the broader category is trading.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Freshpet, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $84, with estimates ranging from $70 to $104. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Freshpet, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Freshpet, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Oct 2026, Freshpet, Inc. ranks 63 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 Quality (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +38.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Freshpet, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Freshpet, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FRPT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $70 to $104 over the next 12 months.
Freshpet, Inc. returned +13.2% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Freshpet, Inc. is a pet food company that manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Sept 2026): "Freshpet (FRPT) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note". Freshpet (FRPT) closed at $57.17 on the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.28% change from its previous close. The stock registered a larger decline than the broader market.
Freshpet, Inc. is a pet food company that manufactures, distributes, and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats. Freshpet’s product lineup includes refrigerated dog food, cat food, and treats sold under the Freshpet brand, along with fresh treats offered through Dognation and Dog Joy. The company focuses on recipes made with meats, vegetables, fruits, and grains, and its products are designed for the refrigerated pet food aisle across grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, natural, and online channels. Freshpet serves consumers in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and its branded refrigeration model is a distinctive part of its market presence in premium pet nutrition.
CEO Mr. William B. Cyr · 1,288 employees · United States · https://www.freshpet.com
