Vital Farms, a US pasture-raised egg producer, posted an adjusted loss of $0.15 per share for Q3 2026, versus the $0.10 loss analysts expected. Revenue was $182.2 million, below the $185.24 million forecast, and the company cut its full-year outlook.
Management said it no longer expects a strong holiday demand lift.
The egg market is normalizing after avian influenza supply shocks, and customers who bought lower-priced alternatives are not returning. This signals softer demand for premium eggs but does not materially move feed grain prices.
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