Vital Farms, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vital Farms (VITL) has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting progress in three key areas: building a resilient food system, fostering a people-first culture, and driving engaged oversight. The company, a Certified B , achieved several milestones including:

• 17.7% reduction in operational emissions at Egg Central Station since 2023
• LEED Gold Certification for their egg-washing facility
• Nearly 50% of farmers engaged in regenerative agriculture practices
• Great Place to Work Certification
• 99% rating in Safe Quality Food audit
• Over $600,000 in community philanthropy

The company successfully recertified as a B Corp for the fourth time and launched its first company-wide Ethics Week, setting a goal for 95% crew member completion of ethics training by end of 2025.

Vital Farms (NASDAQ: VITL) and Chicken N Pickle are partnering for their third annual 'Hop, Hunt & Brunch' Easter celebration across all 11 Chicken N Pickle locations on April 12-13 and 19-20, 2025. Vital Farms, serving as Chicken N Pickle's exclusive egg supplier since 2022, will support various family activities including Easter egg hunts, brunches featuring their pasture-raised eggs, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

The event will offer both a la carte (Saturdays) and buffet-style (Sundays) brunch options, free Easter egg hunts for different age groups, complimentary kids' pickleball mini clinics, and Bingo games with prizes including Vital Farms egg vouchers. A special invitation-only egg hunt for children with special needs is scheduled for April 12.

Vital Farms (VITL) reported strong financial results for FY2024, with net revenue increasing 28.5% to $606.3 million. The company's Q4 2024 net revenue grew 22.2% to $166.0 million, with net income rising 46.8% to $10.6 million.

Key fiscal year 2024 highlights include: gross margin expansion of 352 basis points to 37.9%, net income growth of 108.8% to $53.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $86.7 million. The company added approximately 125 new family farms, bringing the total network to over 425 farms.

For FY2025, Vital Farms projects net revenue of at least $740 million (22% growth) and Adjusted EBITDA of at least $100 million (15% growth). Capital expenditure is expected between $50-60 million. The company remains on track to reach its $1 billion net revenue target by 2027.

Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) and its President & CEO Russell Diez-Canseco have achieved the #2 position on Big Path Capital's 2025 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking, advancing from their #3 ranking in 2024. This marks their fourth consecutive year of recognition.

The ranking is determined by a 'Force for Good' Score, calculated by multiplying a company's growth rate, annual revenue, and B Lab's B Impact Assessment score, which measures impact on people and planet. Big Path Capital, a global impact investment firm, connects purpose-driven companies with mission-aligned investors.

Diez-Canseco will be honored alongside other impact CEOs at the MO 100 Summit Award Ceremony on April 22, 2025, in Asheville, NC. The recognition highlights Vital Farms' commitment to using business as a catalyst for positive stakeholder outcomes and environmental change.

Vital Farms (VITL) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 27, 2025, before the market opens. The company, a Certified B specializing in ethically produced foods, will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.

Investors and interested parties can participate in the live call by dialing +1-800-715-9871 (North America) or +1-646-307-1963 (International) using Conference ID: 8674985. A live webcast will also be available on the Vital Farms Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible for 30 days.

Vital Farms (VITL) launched a new brand campaign titled 'Good Eggs. No Shortcuts.' focusing on their commitment to ethical food production and animal welfare. The campaign, developed with GUT Miami, features documentary-style interviews with four real Vital Farms family farmers, showcasing their dedication to hen care.

The campaign highlights the company's approach to being 'bullsh*t-free' and prioritizing stakeholder interests, even when it means taking longer routes in animal care decisions. The initiative features their network of over 425 farmers and is being distributed across multiple platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Reddit, Meta, Snapchat, Spotify, and YouTube.

Vital Farms (VITL) has announced expanded roles for two senior leaders as part of its strategy to reach $1 billion in annual net revenue by 2027. Pete Pappas, currently Chief Sales Officer, will become Chief Sales Officer and President, Eggs, overseeing the company's network of more than 425 family farms. Kathryn McKeon's role will expand from Chief Marketing Officer to include General Manager, Butter.

Pappas, who joined in 2020 with over 30 years of industry experience, has been instrumental in scaling the sales team and ensuring product availability across approximately 24,000 stores nationwide. McKeon, the company's longest-serving marketing leader since 2016, has been important in brand evolution and household retention since her promotion to CMO in 2022.

Vital Farms (VITL) announces key investments to support growth in 2025, focusing on supply chain expansion. The company plans to install new MOBA egg grading equipment at Egg Central Station (ECS) in Springfield, Missouri, expected to increase capacity by 30%. Installation will begin in Q1 2025 and be fully operational by Q4 2025.

The company has significantly expanded its farm network to 425 family farms, up from 300 in 2023, representing a 40% increase in egg sourcing capacity. Additionally, Vital Farms is proceeding with plans for a second egg facility in Seymour, Indiana, set to break ground in mid-2025, with potential to generate over $350 million in additional revenue when fully operational in early 2027.

The company has also strengthened its leadership team by appointing Mike O'Brien as Director of Plant Operations at ECS.

Vital Farms (VITL), a Certified B focused on ethically produced foods, has announced its participation in the upcoming ICR Consumer Conference in Orlando, Florida on January 13-14, 2025.

The company's leadership, including President and CEO Russell Diez-Canseco and CFO Thilo Wrede, will be available for one-on-one meetings throughout both conference days. Key events include:

• A fireside chat hosted by Diez-Canseco on January 14 at 11:00 AM ET, which will be webcast on the company's Investor Relations site
• Diez-Canseco's participation in an industry panel discussion titled 'The Next Stage For Better For You Food' on January 14 at 9:30 AM ET, moderated by TD Securities' Robert Moskow