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Beyond Meat, Krispy Kreme Revive Meme Stock Craze
Schaeffers Investment Researchยท 2025-10-22 14:39
Group 1: Beyond Meat Inc (BYND) - BYND shares increased by 48.9% to $5.39, recovering from a low of 50 cents on October 16, following an announcement of expanded distribution to over 2,000 Walmart stores, which initially drove shares up by 127% [2] - The stock experienced a further 146% increase the following day after being added to Roundhill Investments' Meme Stock ETF [2] - Prior to this surge, 62% of BYND's total available float was sold short, but this has now decreased to only 10% [3] - The trading volume for calls reached 665,000, which is 10 times the average intraday amount, with notable activity in the December 40 call and the weekly 10/24 5.50-strike call [3] Group 2: Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) - DNUT shares rose by 21% to $4.56, marking a significant increase without any specific news or catalyst driving the movement [4] - The stock is approaching its highest close since early April, with 33% of its total available float sold short, indicating potential for further upward movement against bearish positions [4] - Call options trading volume was exceptionally high, with 115,000 calls exchanged in the first hour and a half, which is 72 times the average intraday amount, significantly outpacing put options [5] - The weekly 10/31 5-strike call is leading in trading activity, followed closely by the December 5 call [5]