Freshpet, Inc. filings document formal disclosures for its refrigerated fresh pet food business, with recurring 8-K reports on quarterly and annual results, Regulation FD presentations, and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures such as adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. The filings connect operating results to net sales, gross margin, input costs, plant expenses, and outlook commentary.
Proxy and compensation-related filings cover annual meeting matters, board governance, executive compensation, equity incentive awards, restricted stock units, inducement grants, and officer transitions. These documents also describe the company’s common stock, shareholder voting procedures, governance committees, and management accountability for Freshpet’s growth strategy and refrigerated distribution model.
Freshpet, Inc. director Walter N. George reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of Common Stock on May 8, 2026 at an average price of $54.67 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 50,746 Freshpet shares.
Freshpet, Inc. reported sharply improved results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, moving to net income of $48.5 million from a loss a year earlier. Net sales rose 13.1% to $297.6 million, driven mainly by 14.6% volume growth.
Profitability was boosted by a $62.0 million pre-tax gain on the sale of a non-controlling equity investment. Core operations also improved, with gross margin rising to 40.5% and Adjusted EBITDA reaching $37.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $381.4 million, strengthening liquidity while the company continues funding manufacturing expansion and refrigerated distribution.
Freshpet, Inc. reported strong Q1 2026 results, with net sales rising 13.1% to $297.6 million driven mainly by 14.6% volume growth. GAAP gross margin improved to 40.5%, while Adjusted Gross Margin reached 46.9%.
The company swung to net income of $48.5 million from a $12.7 million loss a year earlier, helped by a $62.0 million gain on the sale of an equity investment, higher sales, and lower non‑recurring SG&A charges. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $37.9 million, or 12.7% of net sales.
Freshpet generated operating cash flow of $40.3 million and positive free cash flow of $12.7 million. Cash and equivalents were $381.4 million and debt was $397.9 million as of March 31, 2026. For full‑year 2026, the company raised its net sales growth outlook to 8%–11%, maintained Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $205–$215 million, and plans about $150 million of capital expenditures with positive free cash flow.
Freshpet Inc reported a Schedule 13G filing showing Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 2,565,954 shares of Common Stock. The filing states this equals 5.23% of the class and lists 372,914 shares with sole voting power as of the filing. Ownership is held on behalf of multiple Vanguard-managed accounts and funds, and the filing is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/29/2026.
Freshpet Inc Schedule 13G: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 2,839,245 shares of Common Stock, equal to 5.78% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard exercises sole dispositive power over these shares and reports 7,640 shares of sole voting power. The disclosure notes holdings are reported on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts; signature dated 04/29/2026.
Freshpet, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at its virtual 2026 annual meeting on June 10, 2026. Holders of Common Stock as of April 15, 2026 will vote on electing 12 directors, ratifying KPMG as auditor for 2026, and approving a non‑binding Say‑on‑Pay resolution.
The company notes that a 2025 shift in consumer sentiment slowed category growth, reducing its net sales growth rate from 27% in 2024 to 13%, but it surpassed the $1 billion net sales milestone and delivered positive free cash flow while gaining market share and expanding distribution. The Board highlights refreshed equity incentives composed equally of PSUs and RSUs, strong stockholder engagement covering about 77% of shares, and a fully declassified, majority‑voting board with an independent chair.
Freshpet also emphasizes its ESG efforts, including over 25 million meals donated to shelter pets as of 2025, landfill‑free manufacturing, renewable electricity matched with Green‑e certified RECs for kitchens and chillers, safety initiatives that cut injuries, and human‑capital programs for its 1,288 employees.