Core Viewpoint - Freshpet (FRPT) has experienced significant selling pressure, declining 11.8% over the past four weeks, but is now positioned for a potential trend reversal as it is in oversold territory, with analysts predicting better earnings than previously expected [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance and Technical Indicators - The stock's Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading is at 22.22, indicating it is oversold and suggesting a possible reversal in trend [5]. - A stock is generally considered oversold when its RSI falls below 30, which helps investors identify potential entry points for a rebound [2][3]. Group 2: Earnings Estimates and Analyst Consensus - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Freshpet has increased by 1.4%, indicating a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions [6]. - There is strong agreement among sell-side analysts in raising earnings estimates for Freshpet, which typically correlates with price appreciation in the near term [6]. Group 3: Zacks Rank and Investment Potential - Freshpet currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises, further supporting its potential for a turnaround [7].

Freshpet (FRPT) ended the recent trading session at $148.51, demonstrating a -0.68% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.36%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.28%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.51%.The seller of refrigerated fresh pet food's shares have seen an increase of 2.18% over the last month, surpassing the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.5% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.11%.The upcoming earnings release of Freshpet wil ...

BEDMINSTER, N.J., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT) (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) today announced it will report results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024 and participate in the 2025 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The Company will host an earnings conference call with members of the executive management team to discuss its results with additional comments and details. The conference call webcast i ...

Freshpet (FRPT) closed at $160.54 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.65% move from the prior day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.47% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.31%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.51%.The the stock of seller of refrigerated fresh pet food has risen by 7.69% in the past month, leading the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.67%.Market participants will be closely follow ...

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BEDMINSTER, N.J., Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FRPT) today announced that members of the executive management team will participate in the 2025 ICR Conference in Orlando, FL. The presentation will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and replay will be available on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.freshpet.com. About FreshpetFreshpet’s mission is to improve the lives of dogs and cats through the pow ...

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