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Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) develops plant-based meat substitutes aimed at addressing human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare. Founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company offers products such as the Beyond Burger, Beyond Steak, and Beyond Sausage across retail and foodservice channels worldwide.
Corporate structure and workforce
Beyond Meat operates as a public company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker BYND. As of December 2024, it employed approximately 730 people. In late June 2025, the company appointed an interim chief transformation officer to oversee restructuring and cost-control measures.
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Developments and recent news
On June 28, 2025, Beyond Meat reported second-quarter results showing a 19.6% year-over-year decline in revenue to $75 million and a net loss of $29.2 million, which reflected a reduction of $5.3 million compared with Q2 2024. Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $103.5 million, decreased from $132 million at December 31, 2024.
On August 8, 2025, the company filed a Notification of Late Filing (Form NT 10-Q) for the quarter ended June 28, 2025, and an amended Form 8-K updating items 2.02 and 9.01. Management cited adjustments to internal reporting processes as the reason for the delay.
In July 2025, Creditsafe data indicated that Beyond Meat’s days beyond terms rose to 19 days, up from eight days in August 2024, suggesting growing liquidity pressures. In May 2025, the company secured $100 million in financing from a plant-based nonprofit organization to strengthen its cash position.
Earlier in 2025, Beyond Meat halted operations in China. In August 2025, it announced 44 additional layoffs, equivalent to 6% of its workforce.
As of September 17, 2025, shares traded at $2.71—unchanged on the day—with a volume of 143,769 versus a 30-day average of 6,672.
Financial and strategic analysis
Key financial and market metrics as of September 17, 2025:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share price | $2.71 |
| 52-week range | $2.225–$7.600 |
| Market capitalization (intraday) | $208.5 million |
| Revenue (TTM) | $301.4 million |
| Net income (TTM) | –$153.6 million |
| Profit margin (TTM) | –50.97% |
| EPS (TTM) | –$2.14 |
| Cash and cash equivalents (mrq) | $103.5 million |
| Price/Sales (TTM) | 0.67 |
| Enterprise value/Revenue (TTM) | 4.63 |
| Days beyond terms (July 2025) | 19 days |
To conserve liquidity, the company has implemented workforce reductions and engaged an interim chief transformation officer. Strategic priorities include cost management, operational efficiency, and securing targeted financing to support product development and market expansion.
Market position and industry context
Beyond Meat is positioned among the largest producers of plant-based meat alternatives, with distribution spanning over 27,000 retail outlets in the U.S. and a presence in 65 countries worldwide. The sector faces competition from companies such as Impossible Foods and from conventional meat producers entering the alternative-protein space. Consumer demand has softened, reflected in year-over-year sales declines and increased pressure on pricing and margins. A beta of 2.22 highlights the stock’s volatility amid changing market conditions.
tl;dr
Beyond Meat’s Q2 results (June 28, 2025) showed revenue down 19.6% to $75 million and a net loss of $29.2 million. Cash reserves declined to $103.5 million, prompting workforce cuts and the appointment of an interim chief transformation officer. Days beyond terms increased to 19 days in July 2025. On August 8, 2025, the company notified the SEC of its delayed Form 10-Q filing. Shares traded at $2.71 on September 17, 2025. The focus now turns to restructuring, cost control, and securing additional financing ahead of the next earnings release on November 5, 2025.
