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Beyond Meat, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 8.1% on lower volume: Total net revenues were $64.5 million, down from $70.2 million; volume fell 10.9% and net revenue per pound rose 3.2%. Nine-month revenue was $191.6 million, down 10.4%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $24.6 million, or (38.1)% of total net revenues, against $33.5 million or (47.7)%. Adjusted EBITDA excludes the special items listed in the company's reconciliation. Source
  • International retail grew 13.3%: International retail net revenues rose 13.3% to $17.9 million, on 17.4% higher volume, mainly burger and ground beef in European markets; per-pound revenue fell 3.4%. Source
  • Operating expenses rose on non-cash items: Operating expenses were $105.4 million, against $103.3 million. They included impairment and accelerated rent charges, partly offset by a litigation accrual credit. Source
  • Campus headquarters lease cut: A partial lease termination of the Campus Headquarters produced $20.8 million of non-cash accelerated rent, split $10.2 million to R&D and $10.6 million to SG&A. Source
  • 2027 Notes partly exchanged for shares: On September 23, 2026, $15.0 million of 2027 Notes were exchanged for about 1.55 million common shares; the remaining 2027 Notes mature March 15, 2027. Source
  • Stabilize U.S. revenue; cut costs: Management said it is pursuing stabilization of U.S. revenues while driving enterprise-wide cost reduction, with lease actions taken in the quarter. Source
  • Fourth quarter revenue guided to $54-59M: Fourth quarter 2026 total net revenues are expected at about $54 million to $59 million. Management cited elevated uncertainty and volatility as the reason for limiting Q4 guidance to this range. Source

“Our third quarter results represent measurable progress. Total net revenues came in at the high end of our guidance range, gross margin was our highest in five years, Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed and we used less cash year-over year.”

Ethan Brown, President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total net revenues SourceFourth quarter 2026approximately $54 million to $59 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth quarter 2026 total net revenue guidance is given; the prior release gave a third quarter range only. Source
  • New: A 1-for-30 reverse stock split took effect August 13, 2026, and prior-period figures are shown adjusted for it. Source
  • New: On September 23, 2026, $15.0 million of 2027 Notes were exchanged for about 1.55 million common shares. Source
  • New: A partial lease termination of a portion of the Campus Headquarters took effect in the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • New: Comparatives for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2025 were corrected for prior errors. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue fell 8.1% on lower volume: Total net revenues were $64.5 million, down from $70.2 million; volume fell 10.9% and net revenue per pound rose 3.2%. Nine-month revenue was $191.6 million, down 10.4%. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 19.3%: Gross profit was $12.4 million, a 19.3% margin, against $5.2 million or 7.4% a year earlier. The year-ago figure included $1.7 million of China cessation expenses. Source
  • Net loss narrowed to $82.8 million: Net loss was $82.8 million, or $(4.32) per share, against $97.0 million, or $(37.96) per share. Weighted average shares were 19.2 million, against 2.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating loss narrowed in dollars: Loss from operations was $93.0 million, an operating margin of (144.1)%, against $98.1 million or (139.7)%. The dollar loss narrowed while the margin declined. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $24.6 million, or (38.1)% of total net revenues, against $33.5 million or (47.7)%. Adjusted EBITDA excludes the special items listed in the company's reconciliation. Source

Channel and regional revenue

  • International retail grew 13.3%: International retail net revenues rose 13.3% to $17.9 million, on 17.4% higher volume, mainly burger and ground beef in European markets; per-pound revenue fell 3.4%. Source
  • U.S. retail revenue fell 13.2%: U.S. retail net revenues were $24.8 million, down 13.2%, on 20.8% lower volume. Per-pound revenue rose 9.5% on product mix, higher price realization and lower trade discounts. Source
  • International foodservice down 19.4%: International foodservice net revenues were $12.4 million, down 19.4%, on a 17.5% volume decline, mainly lower burger sales to certain QSR customers. Source
  • U.S. foodservice down 9.7%: U.S. foodservice net revenues were $9.5 million, down 9.7%. Volume fell 12.6% on fewer points of distribution and lower category demand, while revenue per pound rose 3.3%. Source

“Our international retail channel registered a third consecutive quarter of growth, led by strong performance in Europe.”

Ethan Brown, President and CEO

Products and customers

  • Breakfast and club sales fell: U.S. retail volume fell on lower burger and dinner sausage sales to club channels and reduced breakfast sausage sales, along with fewer points of distribution in some channels. Source
  • Direct-to-consumer sits in U.S. retail: U.S. retail net revenues include total net revenues from the direct-to-consumer channel, according to the table footnote. Source
  • Canada burger sales added volume: International retail volume also rose on burger products sales in Canada, to a lesser extent than the European gains. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Cost per pound fell 10.1%: Total cost of goods sold per pound fell 10.1%, reflecting lower manufacturing expenses including depreciation, lower inventory provision and lower logistics expenses. Source
  • Price realization lifted revenue per pound: Net revenue per pound rose 3.2%, on higher price realization, lower trade discounts and product mix, partly offset by unfavorable currency changes. Source
  • Operating expenses rose on non-cash items: Operating expenses were $105.4 million, against $103.3 million. They included impairment and accelerated rent charges, partly offset by a litigation accrual credit. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin improved: Adjusted loss from operations was $36.4 million, an adjusted operating margin of (56.5)%, against $44.5 million or (63.4)% a year earlier. Source
  • Other income offset higher interest: Total other income, net was $10.1 million, led by a $13.3 million non-cash gain on remeasuring the derivative liability. Interest expense rose $2.5 million to $7.0 million. Source

“More broadly, we believe we are taking the right steps as we pursue stabilization of U.S. revenues while aggressively driving enterprise-wide cost reduction”

Ethan Brown, President and CEO

Non-cash charges and lease actions

  • Impairment charge on long-lived assets: A non-cash impairment charge of $57.1 million was recorded, against $51.3 million a year earlier, following an assessment under ASC 360 as of September 26, 2026. Source
  • Campus headquarters lease cut: A partial lease termination of the Campus Headquarters produced $20.8 million of non-cash accelerated rent, split $10.2 million to R&D and $10.6 million to SG&A. Source
  • Litigation accrual credit of $21.8 million: A non-cash credit of $21.8 million reduced operating expenses, reflecting a reduction in a litigation-related accrual. Source
  • Share-based charge from 2025 exchange: Operating expenses included $5.5 million of incremental share-based compensation tied to the October 2025 Exchange Offer for the 2027 Notes. Source

Cash, debt and share count

  • Operating cash use narrowed: Net cash used in operating activities was $37.3 million for nine months, against $101.2 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures were $5.5 million, against $9.3 million. Source
  • 2027 Notes partly exchanged for shares: On September 23, 2026, $15.0 million of 2027 Notes were exchanged for about 1.55 million common shares; the remaining 2027 Notes mature March 15, 2027. Source
  • Cash and debt at quarter end: Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash were $169.3 million; debt carrying value, net of discount, was $313.9 million at September 26, 2026. Source
  • Financing cash flow turned negative: Net cash used in financing activities was $10.6 million for nine months, against $90.8 million provided a year earlier. Source
  • Common share count at quarter end: Common shares outstanding were 18,299,685 at September 26, 2026, against 15,122,944 at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Stockholders' deficit widened: Total stockholders' deficit was $(6.6) million at September 26, 2026, against $(1.0) million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and guidance

  • Stabilize U.S. revenue; cut costs: Management said it is pursuing stabilization of U.S. revenues while driving enterprise-wide cost reduction, with lease actions taken in the quarter. Source
  • Fourth quarter revenue guided to $54-59M: Fourth quarter 2026 total net revenues are expected at about $54 million to $59 million. Management cited elevated uncertainty and volatility as the reason for limiting Q4 guidance to this range. Source
  • Third-quarter revenue at high end: Third-quarter net revenues of $64.5 million came in at the high end of the guidance range given in August, which was $60 million to $65 million. Source

Financial reporting corrections

  • Prior-year interim figures corrected: Errors in 2025 interim statements, found during the year-end close, relate to inventory valuation, debt issuance costs and impairment; the company judged them immaterial. Source
  • Year-ago net loss restated: The year-ago third-quarter net loss is shown as $97.0 million, against $110.7 million as previously reported. Source
  • Year-ago impairment restated: Year-ago third-quarter impairment of long-lived assets is shown as $51.3 million, against $77.4 million as previously reported. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Fourth quarter guidance: Fourth quarter 2026 revenue guidance of $54 million to $59 million covers total net revenues only, given elevated uncertainty. Source
  • 2027 Notes maturity: The remaining $14.5 million of 2027 Notes matures on March 15, 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Volume of products sold (thousand lb) Source13,348 vs 14,989 (down 10.9%)
U.S. retail volume (thousand lb) Source4,658 vs 5,878 (down 20.8%)
U.S. foodservice volume (thousand lb) Source1,446 vs 1,655 (down 12.6%)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Lower category demand and fewer points of distribution reduced U.S. foodservice and retail volume. Source
  • Demand: Lower burger sales to QSR customers in international foodservice drove that channel's volume decline. Source
  • External: Management cited elevated uncertainty and volatility in its operating environment, which may keep affecting realized results. Source
  • External: Unfavorable foreign currency changes partly offset price and mix gains in net revenue per pound. Source
  • Financial: An impairment test followed triggering events in the quarter, producing a non-cash charge on long-lived assets. Source
  • Financial: The Campus Headquarters partial lease termination in the quarter produced accelerated rent charges recorded as non-cash. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said third-quarter revenue came in at the high end of the guided range. Source
  • Not stated: Management said actions taken in the quarter substantially reduce certain long-term lease obligations. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it is taking steps to pursue stabilization of U.S. revenues. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.