Vital Farms, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

AUSTIN, Texas, June 01, 2021 - Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL), a Certified B Corporation specializing in ethically produced pasture-raised foods, announces upcoming investor conference participation. Russell Diez-Canseco, CEO, and Bo Meissner, CFO, will engage in fireside chats at three events in June: Morgan Stanley Sustainable Futures Conference on June 10 at 1:15 p.m. ET, Oppenheimer Consumer Conference on June 16 at 3:45 p.m. ET, and Jefferies Consumer Conference on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. ET. These chats will be webcast live, with replays available for a limited time.

Austin-based Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) announced that CEO Russell Diez-Canseco and CFO Bo Meissner will speak at two upcoming investor conferences in May 2021. The events include a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 18 at 4:20 p.m. ET and at the BMO Farm to Market Conference on May 20 at 10:40 a.m. ET. These discussions can be streamed live on Vital Farms' Investor Relations website, with replays available for 30 and 90 days post-event. Vital Farms is known for its ethically produced pasture-raised foods, partnering with over 200 family farms nationwide.

Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) reported a 23% increase in net revenue for Q1 2021, totaling $58.5 million, up from $47.6 million year-over-year. Gross profit reached $21.3 million, reflecting a gross margin increase of over 300 basis points to 36.4%. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance to a range of $7 to $9 million. Retail distribution grew by 13% to over 16,500 stores, and household penetration for pasture-raised eggs rose to 4.1%. Vital Farms showed strong operational performance as it maintained a solid balance sheet with no debt.

Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2021, on May 11, 2021, before market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. As a Certified B Corporation, Vital Farms is recognized for its ethical production of pasture-raised foods, leading the U.S. market in sales of pasture-raised eggs and butter. The company partners with over 200 family farms and emphasizes humane treatment of animals and sustainable practices.

Vital Farms has appointed Joanne Bal as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), effective April 26, 2021. In this newly established role, Bal will lead the company's legal strategy, compliance, and ESG initiatives, aimed at enhancing the firm's sustainability efforts. Bal brings over 25 years of legal experience from various industries, previously serving at Levi Strauss & Co. and Applied Materials. This appointment is expected to strengthen Vital Farms' governance and stakeholder engagement.

Vital Farms (VITL) reported a robust 52% increase in net revenue for fiscal year 2020, reaching $214.3 million, marking its third consecutive year of over 30% growth. The fourth quarter alone saw a 30% rise in revenue to $54 million, with a gross profit of $17.6 million and a margin of 32.6%. Despite operational losses, net income improved significantly from $3.3 million in 2019 to $8.8 million. Looking forward, the company anticipates 2021 revenue between $246-$253 million, reflecting growth expectations.

Vital Farms (VITL) announced the appointment of Matt Siler as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective March 8, 2021. With over 20 years of experience in finance and equity research, Siler will enhance the company’s communications with institutional investors and analysts. He previously served at R5 Capital, where he was a founding partner, and has held roles at notable financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank. Vital Farms continues to grow as a leading brand of ethically produced pasture-raised foods, collaborating with over 200 family farms across the U.S.

Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) will announce its financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year ended December 27, 2020, on March 24, 2021, prior to market opening. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. The company, known for its ethical pasture-raised foods, operates over 200 family farms nationwide and leads in retail sales of pasture-raised eggs and butter. As a Certified B Corporation, Vital Farms emphasizes humane treatment of animals and sustainable practices.