NASDAQ$FRPT
Freshpet Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Freshpet reported strong growth in revenue and profitability for Q4 2024, driven by increased volume and improved gross margin.
Freshpet delivered solid financial performance in Q4 2024 with a 22% increase in net sales and a significant rise in net income. The company's profitability improved due to lower input costs and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Net sales increased by 22.0% to $262.7 million.
- Net income rose to $18.1 million from $15.3 million in the prior year.
- Gross margin improved to 42.5%, up from 34.6%.
- Adjusted EBITDA surged to $52.6 million, a notable increase from $31.3 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Freshpet · Revenue · Quarterly
$263M
Forward guidance
Freshpet expects strong growth in 2025, forecasting net sales of $1.18B to $1.21B and Adjusted EBITDA of at least $210M.
Tailwinds
- Projected revenue growth of 21% to 24% in 2025.
- Increased Adjusted EBITDA target of at least $210 million.
- Long-term margin improvement plans in place.
- Positive cash flow expectations by 2026.
- Continued market expansion and operational efficiencies.
Headwinds
- High capital expenditure of approximately $250 million.
- Uncertainty around input costs and supply chain risks.
- Competitive pressures in the pet food market.
- Potential increase in marketing and operational costs.
- Macroeconomic factors could impact consumer spending.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.6%
Avg return
30 days after
67%
37 / 55 earnings
Positive
+22.0%
Q2 2016
Best reaction
-28.7%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -8.7% | -17.6% | -17.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.5% | +13.3% | -19.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +11.3% | +12.3% | +26.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.7% | +5.4% | +7.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -18.5% | -18.0% | -33.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +13.4% | +17.0% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.1% | +4.9% | +13.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +10.1% | +9.6% | +20.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +17.7% | +20.4% | +25.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +16.5% | +15.1% | +24.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +8.5% | +7.9% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.5% | -0.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.8% | +2.7% | +6.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +7.1% | +14.1% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -12.2% | -12.4% | -28.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -11.2% | -30.7% | -27.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +17.4% | +5.1% | +12.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -16.8% | -17.6% | -28.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.9% | -6.8% | -11.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.1% | -4.5% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.8% | -3.3% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.5% | +18.1% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +9.1% | +6.4% | +18.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.8% | +1.1% | +5.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -9.0% | -9.8% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.5% | +7.0% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -17.8% | -11.1% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.4% | +2.5% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.1% | +6.2% | +12.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.7% | +0.4% | -11.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.8% | +14.5% | +28.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.5% | +5.3% | +19.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -8.6% | -10.6% | -20.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.6% | +10.5% | +20.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.8% | -5.8% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +12.2% | +19.0% | +33.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +15.8% | +18.4% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.9% | -4.7% | +5.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +22.0% | +26.1% | +17.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -28.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -13.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.1% | — | — |
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