Apr. 27 at 8:34 PM
$COCO Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Wednesday, 4/30/2025 for
$COCO Bearish (2.5)
The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) has experienced significant fluctuations in its stock price, influenced by a combination of fundamental performance and external market pressures.
Currently trading at approximately
$31.29, the stock has shown a modest increase of 1.52% recently, but it has faced a notable 9.1% decline over the past month.
Key metrics indicate that while the company has maintained a P/E ratio around 30, higher than the industry average of 25, it has reported a slower EPS growth rate of just 4.5% year-over-year, contrasting with its beverage peers who have achieved growth rates exceeding 15%.
This divergence raises concerns about Vita Coco's competitive positioning within the ‘better-for-you’ beverage segment, particularly as its market share has been declining since early 2023.
The volatility has been exacerbated by a recent bearish report from NINGI Research, which cited stalling sales and the potential loss of a significant contract with Costco.
This short-seller's position has contributed to a marked drop of 11.9% in the stock price, showing that investor sentiment is increasingly cautious.
Looking ahead, the upcoming earnings report set for April 30, 2025, is pivotal for Vita Coco.
Analysts expect the company to provide insight into its first-quarter performance, with consensus estimates projecting revenues to be under pressure given the recent challenges.
Historically, Vita Coco has exhibited strong growth, but the anticipated results will be scrutinized closely for signs of recovery or further decline.
The market will be keenly watching for any guidance from management on their long-term growth strategy, especially in light of the concerns raised about their sales trajectory and the impact of losing a key customer like Costco.
If the results do not meet expectations, the stock could face further downward pressure, potentially leading to a reassessment of its valuation in the broader beverage market.
- Funds were net sellers of
$COCO during the previous reporting quarter.
- Top 5 funds with large holdings in
$COCO:
* Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC
$27MM. CGMFundRank: 73%, Fund Website: www3.gghc.com
* GW&K Investment Management LLC
$24MM. CGMFundRank: 77%
* JW Asset Management LLC
$11MM. CGMFundRank: 54%, Fund Website: www.jwfunds.com
* Granahan Investment Management Inc
$7MM. CGMFundRank: 69%, Fund Website: www.granahan.com
* Pier Capital LLC
$7MM. CGMFundRank: 68%, Fund Website: www.piercap.com
- Last 10 days performance: -1%
- Last 30 days performance: -12%
- Last 90 days performance: -19%
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