Beyond Meat Delays Earnings Report Amid Stock Volatility and Debt Concerns

Beyond Meat has announced a delay in releasing its third-quarter financial results, rescheduling the report from November 4 to November 11, 2025. The company cited the need for additional time to assess a significant non-cash impairment charge related to certain long-lived assets. The exact amount of this charge has not yet been determined.

This postponement follows a period of notable volatility for Beyond Meat's stock. Between October 16 and 22, 2025, the company's shares surged over 1,400%, driven by heightened interest from retail investors and speculative trading reminiscent of previous "meme stock" phenomena. Short interest in the stock reached 109% of its publicly available shares, indicating a high level of speculative activity.

In October 2025, Beyond Meat undertook a debt-for-equity swap to manage its substantial debt load. The company issued approximately 316 million new shares and new notes to reduce over $800 million in debt, part of the $1.3 billion total as of the end of 2024. This move resulted in significant dilution of existing shareholders.

The delay in the earnings report and the anticipated impairment charge raise concerns about Beyond Meat's financial health and the broader plant-based meat industry. The recent stock volatility, driven by retail investor speculation and short squeezes, highlights the risks associated with meme stock phenomena. Additionally, the significant share dilution from the debt restructuring may impact investor confidence and the company's ability to raise capital in the future.

The rescheduled earnings report and accompanying conference call are set for November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.