Vital Farms Stock Slides as Buyout Speculation Unwinds

Vital Farms shares fell 8.8% to $10.26 after a prior rally tied to Axios reports of a possible take-private deal reversed. Market cap has dropped over 80% from a $2.3B peak to about $430M; StoneX's Ben Klieve holds a Buy rating with an $18 target, citing a speculated $15-$25 per share deal range.

Why it matters: No confirmed deal exists yet; egg suppliers and buyers should watch for a formal Vital Farms statement before assuming ownership or sourcing changes.

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