Beyond Meat’s surprising meme‑stock comeback

Plant‑based meat maker Beyond Meat, Inc. is back in the headlines—not for its sales or profits, but for a flash of meme‑stock mania. With short interest at about 13.25% of its float, the stock has drawn the attention typical of a short‑squeeze scenario. Although its shares hit an all‑time high near $234.90 in 2019, the price has plummeted more than 99% to around $1.66 as of October 31, 2025. On October 21 alone, over 2 billion shares traded and nearly 18.8 million call options changed hands, mirroring the wild behavior seen in stocks like GME and AMC during the 2021 short‑squeeze era. Yet despite the buzz, fundamentals remain grim: revenue dropped 19.5% year‑over‑year to about $75 million, and earnings per share were a negative $0.43, missing estimates. Analysts are unimpressed, assigning a “Strong Sell” rating and an average 12‑month target of just $2.08. If you’re intrigued by the trading drama, fine—but this rally is more speculative spectacle than long‑term value play. #memeStock #BeyondMeat #shortSqueeze #plantBasedInvesting #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM