The Vita Coco Stock Drops 11% After Earnings Beat: Here’s What Investors Are Digesting

Rexielyn Diaz4 minute read
Reviewed by: Thomas Richmond
Last updated Feb 19, 2026

Key Stats for COCO Stock

  • Price Change for COCO stock: -11.43%
  • KLIC Share Price as of Feb. 18: $50
  • 52-Week High: $59.88
  • COCO Stock Price Target: $59.63

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What Happened?

The Vita Coco Company (COCO) stock dropped roughly 11% on Feb. 18 after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations, but failed to support the stock’s elevated valuation following a strong rally into the print.

According to Reuters, Vita Coco reported Q4 revenue of $128 million, which exceeded the IBES consensus estimate of about $116 million, while net income for the quarter more than doubled to approximately $6 million.

Despite the earnings beat, investors appeared to focus on valuation and positioning rather than the headline results, as COCO shares had climbed sharply in the months leading up to earnings and were trading near all-time highs.

Reuters also reported insider selling activity earlier in the day, including share sales from company directors, which likely added to the downside pressure and reinforced near-term profit-taking.

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What the Market Is Telling Us About COCO Stock

Vita Coco has delivered strong fundamental performance over the past year, driven by steady demand growth, improving scale, and disciplined cost control across its beverage portfolio.

On a trailing twelve-month basis, COCO generated about $610 million in revenue, representing year-over-year growth of roughly 18%, as the company continued to expand distribution and gain shelf space.

Profitability has also improved meaningfully, with LTM gross margins at about 36.5% and EBIT margins near 13.5%, reflecting better input cost management and operating leverage.

The company’s balance sheet remains a clear strength, with nearly $197 million in cash, no meaningful long-term debt, and strong free cash flow generation supporting financial flexibility.

However, valuation remains a key point of debate, as COCO trades at roughly 31x forward earnings and about 21x forward EBITDA, which are elevated multiples for a consumer beverage company.

The stock also trades at close to 4x forward sales, suggesting that much of the company’s expected growth and margin improvement is already priced in.

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