The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to new product launches, positive news, or even a dedicated social media following.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names.
But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
Stocks under $10 pique our interest because they have room to grow (as well as the most affordable option contract premiums).
That doesn’t mean they’re bargains though, and we urge investors to be careful as many have risky business models.
Shares of plant-based protein company Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND)
fell 8.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first quarter 2025 results which saw revenue, EPS, and EBITDA all fall short of Wall Street's expectations. Sales sank 9%, with U.S. revenue down 17%, as fewer people bought plant-based burgers and sausages.
Margins collapsed, gross margin flipped to a loss, pulled down by excess inventory.
It also pulled full-year guidance, citing uncertainty and poor visibility on category demand. Overall, this was a softer quarter.
Plant-based protein company Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 9.1% year on year to $68.73 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.67 per share was 41.3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Looking back on perishable food stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) and its peers.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) and the rest of the perishable food stocks fared in Q4.
Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) and the rest of the perishable food stocks fared in Q4.
Investors weren't exactly wrong to be excited about the companies trying to make meal kits and plant-based meat cool. But they sure haven't made any money from those bets. So...what went wrong?
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the perishable food stocks, including Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE:FDP) and its peers.
Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10.
However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.
Shares of plant-based protein company Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND)
fell 9.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported underwhelming fourth-quarter results: EBITDA missed significantly, and its gross margin fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Adding to the disappointment was guidance, with full-year revenue guidance coming in below expectations.
