# Earnings call transcript: Vital Farms Q3 2026 misses estimates, cuts outlook

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T15:42:45.326Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78034-earnings-call-transcript-vital-farms-q3-2026-misses-estimates-cuts-outlook
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Sources

- ca.investing.com: https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-transcript-vital-farms-q3-2026-misses-estimates-cuts-outlook-93CH-4925938
- ng.investing.com: https://ng.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-transcript-vital-farms-q3-2026-misses-estimates-cuts-outlook-93CH-2778571
- uk.investing.com: https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-transcript-vital-farms-q3-2026-misses-estimates-cuts-outlook-93CH-4952957

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