Mizuho cuts Vital Farms stock price target on weaker guidance
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Vital Farms
American egg and butter brand
Vital Farms, Inc. is an American egg and butter brand founded by Matt O'Hayer in 2007 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Vital Farms sells in more than 23,500 stores across the country and accounts for approximately 3% of U.S. egg sales, reaching nearly $1 billion in annual revenue.
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