The chart below shows how BYND performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BYND sees a +2.49% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.39% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.65%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Net Revenue Increase: Net revenues increased 7.6% to $81 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $75.3 million in the year-ago period, reflecting our first quarter of year-over-year growth since the first quarter of 2022.
Net Revenue Increase Analysis: The increase in net revenues was primarily driven by a 15.8% increase in net revenue per pound, partially offset by a 7.1% decrease in volume of products sold.
Retail Revenue Increase: U.S. retail channel net revenues increased 14.6% to $35 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $30.5 million in the year-ago period.
Gross Profit Improvement: Gross profit in the third quarter of 2024 was $14.3 million, or gross margin of 17.7% compared to a loss of $7.3 million, or gross margin of negative 9.6% in a year-ago period.
Operating Expenses Reduction: Total operating expenses decreased to $45.2 million compared to $62.4 million in the year-ago period, marking a $17.2 million reduction year-over-year.
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Revenue Increase with Volume Decline: Net revenues were $81 million for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a 7.6% increase year-over-year, but this was offset by a 7.1% decrease in volume of products sold compared to the previous year.
Net Revenue Increase Analysis: The increase in net revenues was primarily driven by a 15.8% increase in net revenue per pound, partially offset by a 7.1% decrease in volume of products sold.
Operating Expenses Decrease: Operating expenses fell to $45.2 million compared to $62.4 million in the year-ago period, but this decrease was primarily due to reduced general and administrative expenses, including a $2 million insurance recovery benefit, and reduced selling expenses.
Net Loss Comparison: Net loss for common shares was $0.41 in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $1.09 in the year-ago period, indicating a significant loss still exists despite improvements.
Adjusted EBITDA Loss Comparison: Adjusted EBITDA was also a loss of $19.8 million or negative 24.4% of net revenues in the third quarter of 2024 compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $57.5 million or negative 76.3% of net revenues in the year-ago period.
Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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