Vital Farms, Inc. VITL

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Shares of egg and butter company Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL) jumped 8.3% in the afternoon session after Axios reported that the company is weighing strategic alternatives, including a potential take-private transaction. According to Axios, the pasture-raised egg producer’s market capitalization has fallen more than 80% from a roughly $2.3 billion peak to about $430 million, or around $10 per share. Following the report, StoneX analyst Ben Klieve reiterated a Buy rating and an $18 price target, not

Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) shares rose Thursday after a report said it was exploring strategic options, including a possible sale or take-private transaction. Axios Pro report emerged Wednesday and cited a targeted valuation of $15 to $25 per share for the Austin, Texas-based pasture-raised egg...

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