Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) Stock Price

Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) had its target price increased by Wells Fargo & Company from $82.00 to $90.00 in a research note published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Benchmark boosted their price target on shares of Freshpet from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded Freshpet from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $80.00 target price on shares of Freshpet in a report on Tuesday. Bank of America lifted their price target on Freshpet from $60.00 to $67.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, UBS Group set a $48.00 price objective on Freshpet and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $76.47.

Freshpet Trading Down 1.6%

Shares of Freshpet stock opened at $79.63 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $67.49 and a 200 day simple moving average of $59.89. Freshpet has a 12-month low of $46.76 and a 12-month high of $111.62. The company has a market capitalization of $3.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.72. The company has a current ratio of 5.54, a quick ratio of 4.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 23rd. The company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.21. Freshpet had a return on equity of 6.93% and a net margin of 12.63%.The business had revenue of $285.23 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $285.66 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.36 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Freshpet will post 1.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Freshpet news, President Scott James Morris sold 5,142 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.33, for a total value of $320,500.86. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 30,858 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,923,379.14. This trade represents a 14.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 4.43% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Motiv8 Investments LLC bought a new stake in Freshpet in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Signaturefd LLC increased its stake in shares of Freshpet by 143.0% in the fourth quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 503 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 296 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Freshpet by 55.0% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 555 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 197 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its stake in shares of Freshpet by 445.4% during the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 529 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 432 shares in the last quarter. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Freshpet during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000.

Freshpet News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Freshpet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and outlook beat expectations — Freshpet reported stronger-than-expected Q4 metrics (volume growth ~9.7%, EBITDA up ~16%) and a solid 2026 outlook, which lifted sentiment after the print. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $90 and moved to “overweight,” giving the largest upside among recent analyst actions and providing bullish third‑party validation. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley upgraded Freshpet — another major shop showing improved conviction after the quarter. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan lifted its target to $80 but maintained a neutral rating, signaling cautious optimism but limited near-term upside. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its target to $80 (hold) and DA Davidson reaffirmed a $80 price target (buy), reflecting analyst recalibration after the results. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated a Hold and highlighted that long-term margin potential remains, but elevated near-term spending tempers enthusiasm. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Transcript of the Q4 earnings call is available for investors who want management’s commentary on demand, pricing and capital allocation. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Freshpet disclosed growing reliance on AI and flagged operational, legal and cyber risks tied to that use — a new risk item that could prompt investor caution around execution and compliance. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Independent analysis raised questions about Freshpet’s growth dynamics and sustainability, which may temper investor enthusiasm despite the recent beat. Read More.

Freshpet Company Profile

Freshpet Inc (NASDAQ: FRPT) is a leading pet food company specializing in fresh, refrigerated meals and treats for dogs and cats. The company’s products are formulated with carefully selected, natural ingredients and are designed to offer a higher level of nutrition and freshness than traditional dry or canned pet foods. Freshpet’s offerings include refrigerated rolls, pâtés and snacks, all of which are sold through the refrigerated section of grocery, mass-market and pet specialty stores.

Freshpet’s product portfolio is built around the concept of fresh, minimally processed recipes that do not require preservatives or artificial colors.