Beyond Meat’s BYND Stock Crashes 70% in 2025, Retail Investor Loses Life Savings
Beyond Meat's BYND stock has plummeted more than 70% in 2025, reaching record lows. A South Korean retail investor revealed he invested his entire life savings—$55,000 at $7 per share—only to see the stock collapse below $2. The investor framed the bet as a matter of belief, vowing to turn BYND into a grassroots movement despite critics dismissing the effort as delusional.
The stock now trades at $1.72, down nearly 98% from its post-IPO peak of $240. Once valued at $14 billion, Beyond Meat has seen consumer interest wane in its premium plant-based products, eroding margins. A recent debt exchange diluted shareholders further, with creditors poised to control 88% of the company if conversions proceed.