What did the March 17, 2026 FRPT analyst rating updates say?

On March 17, 2026, Bank of America kept Freshpet at **Neutral** and Cowen kept a **Hold**. Both firms left ratings unchanged, cited strategy and competitive risks respectively, and did not issue new price targets.

How should investors interpret a maintained Neutral or Hold on FRPT?

A maintained Neutral or Hold means analysts want more proof of sustained growth or margin improvement before upgrading. It signals caution, not a sell call, and suggests monitoring execution and competitive developments.

Were there any new FRPT price targets in these notes?

No. Neither the Bank of America nor Cowen notes published new price targets on March 17, 2026. The updates focused on strategy and competition rather than valuation changes.

What does the Meyka AI grade tell me about FRPT?

Meyka AI rates **FRPT with a grade of B+**, which factors in benchmark comparison, sector performance, financial growth, key metrics, and analyst consensus. This grade is informational and not financial advice.

Analyst Ratings

BofA Maintains Neutral and Cowen Maintains Hold on FRPT Freshpet, Inc. March 2026

ByHuzaifa Zahoor March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Bank of America Securities kept Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) at Neutral on March 17, 2026, and Cowen & Co. maintained a Hold rating the same day. The latest FRPT analyst rating signals continued analyst caution after a recent share pullback of -12.58% (a $-8.48 move). Both firms reiterated their stances without issuing new price targets. We review each firm’s reasoning, the market reaction, and what the maintained ratings mean for investors and for Freshpet’s near-term outlook.