Beyond Meat Announces 1-for-30 Reverse Stock Split
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Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) announced that its board has approved a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its common stock, along with a proportionate reduction of authorized shares. The reverse split is intended to help the company regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement.
The reverse split is expected to become effective at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 13, 2026, with BYND shares trading on a split-adjusted basis on August 14, 2026 under the same ticker and a new CUSIP (08862E307). Every 30 shares outstanding will be reclassified into 1 share, with fractional entitlements rounded up to the nearest whole share. Authorized common shares will be reduced from 3,000,000,000 to 100,000,000, and total authorized capital stock from 3,000,500,000 to 100,500,000. Conversion rates for outstanding convertible notes, warrants and equity awards, and related exercise prices and share reserves, will be proportionately adjusted. Par value and each stockholder’s percentage ownership and voting power are expected to remain essentially unchanged, aside from minor effects from fractional share treatment.
Positive
- 1-for-30 reverse stock split approved to address Nasdaq bid-price requirement
- Authorized common shares reduced from 3,000,000,000 to 100,000,000
- Total authorized capital stock cut from 3,000,500,000 to 100,500,000
- Fractional shares rounded up to nearest whole share for affected holders
Negative
- None.
Market reaction after 1-for-30 reverse stock split: BYND -18.12%
Following this news, BYND has declined 18.12%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 20 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $0.43. Trading volume is exceptionally heavy at 11.4x the average, suggesting significant selling pressure.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05 | earnings report | Negative | -13.5% | Second-quarter revenue declined and the stock fell 13.54% after results. |
| Jul 22 | earnings scheduling | Neutral | -6.1% | The company scheduled second-quarter results, followed by a 6.1% decline. |
| Jul 07 | product launch | Positive | -3.3% | Beyond Steak Filet rollout was announced, followed by a 3.3% decline. |
| Jun 29 | product launch | Positive | +7.5% | Beyond Steak Filet entered retail distribution and the stock rose 7.49%. |
| Jun 02 | product launch | Positive | -1.4% | Beyond Immerse launched in New York, followed by a 1.44% decline. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
BYND historically diverged on three positive product announcements and aligned with the negative reaction to its latest earnings report.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) (the “Company”) today announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) has selected a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock and a proportionate reduction in the number of authorized shares of common stock (and a corresponding decrease in the total number of authorized shares of capital stock). At a special meeting held on November 19, 2025, the Company’s stockholders approved thirty alternate amendments to the Company’s restated certificate of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split at one of thirty reverse stock split ratios, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board.
The reverse stock split is intended to help the Company regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
“We believe the reverse stock split is an important step toward maintaining our Nasdaq listing and better positioning our stock for long-term investor participation,” said Ethan Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Meat.
The reverse stock split is expected to become effective at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2026. Shares of the Company’s common stock are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Global Select Market at market open on August 14, 2026 under the existing trading symbol “BYND” and a new CUSIP number of 08862E307.
In connection with the reverse stock split, every 30 shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will be automatically reclassified and combined into 1 share of common stock.
No fractional shares of common stock will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Instead, the Company will issue to holders of record who are entitled to a fraction of a share as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, a fraction of a share of common stock as is necessary to round up to the nearest whole share. For shares held through The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), fractions of shares will be issued as is necessary to round up to the nearest whole share at the DTC participant level. Brokers, banks or other nominees holding shares in "street name" will be instructed to effect the reverse stock split for their beneficial holders; however, such brokers, banks or other nominees may apply their own specific procedures for processing the reverse stock split.
In connection with the authorized share reduction, the number of authorized shares of common stock will be reduced from 3,000,000,000 to 100,000,000, and the total number of authorized shares of capital stock will be correspondingly reduced from 3,000,500,000 to 100,500,000.
Upon the effectiveness of the reverse stock split, the conversion rates of the Company’s outstanding convertible notes, the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants and the exercise prices thereof, and the number of shares subject to outstanding equity awards under the Company’s equity incentive plans (and the applicable exercise prices thereof), will each be proportionately adjusted pursuant to their respective terms and as determined by the Board to reflect the 1-for-30 reverse stock split ratio. In addition, the number of shares reserved for future issuance under the Company’s equity incentive plans will be proportionately reduced.
The reverse stock split has no effect on the par value of the Company’s common stock. Immediately after the reverse stock split, each stockholder’s percentage ownership interest in the Company and proportional voting power will remain unchanged, except for minor changes that will result from the treatment of fractional shares.
Equiniti Trust Company, LLC is acting as the transfer and exchange agent for the reverse stock split. Stockholders who hold registered shares in book-entry form at Equiniti Trust Company, LLC are not required to take any action to receive split-adjusted shares. Stockholders who hold shares through a broker, bank or other nominee will have their positions automatically adjusted and are not required to take any action.
About Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made with non-GMO ingredients, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet. The company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare. Visit www.BeyondMeat.com and follow @BeyondMeat on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn.
Beyond Meat Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on management’s current opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected timing and effectiveness of the reverse stock split and authorized share reduction, the anticipated adjustments to the Company’s outstanding convertible notes, warrants and equity awards, and the anticipated impact of the reverse stock split on the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, not historical fact, and involve certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions. Actual results, levels of activity, performance, achievements and events could differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. While the Company believes that its assumptions are reasonable, it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible to anticipate all factors that could affect actual results. There are many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements made or implied herein including the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 9, 2026, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2026 filed with the SEC on May 7, 2026, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2026 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2026, as well as other factors described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. If it does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that the Company will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
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