Freshpet shares rise on raised 2026 sales guidance and first-quarter profit

10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 6

The stock climbed 5.9% to $63.70 premarket after Freshpet lifted expected 2026 net sales growth to 8%-11% from 7%-10%.
First-quarter net sales rose 13% to $297.6 million, beating FactSet analysts' $291.9 million estimate, while the company swung to a $48.5 million profit from a $12.7 million loss.
Despite the rally, Freshpet shares had fallen 26% over the previous 12 months through Tuesday's close, underscoring the significance of the improved outlook and earnings turnaround.

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