Suja Life (NASDAQ:SUJA) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.09 EPS

Suja Life (NASDAQ:SUJA) announced its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported ($0.22) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by ($0.09), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $76.37 million for the quarter. Suja Life’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Here are the key takeaways from Suja Life’s conference call:

• Third-quarter net sales rose 3.3% to $76.4 million, ahead of the company’s August outlook, and Suja gained share in natural healthy beverages. Results included about $2 million of shipments shifted forward from Q4.
• Growth was strongest in select products and channels: Refreshers sales increased more than 40%, club sales grew nearly 20%, and convenience sales rose more than 40% from a small base. The company also reported nearly 10% distribution growth, while noting that average sales per placement declined.
• Suja lowered its 2026 outlook to $351–$354 million in net sales and $68–$70 million in adjusted EBITDA, citing worsening grocery conditions and no expected Q4 step-up. Management expects a slower start to 2027, with growth below its long-term algorithm before improving as new programs and products reach shelves.
• Adjusted EBITDA increased $9.6 million year over year to $10.5 million, helped largely by lower marketing costs versus last year’s Slice launch spending. Gross margin fell to 43.9% from 46.3%, pressured by higher promotions, lower production-volume absorption, and freight and packaging costs.
• The August refinancing reduced Suja’s effective interest rate to 5.7% from 9.7% at year-end 2025, and quarterly interest expense declined to $3.3 million from $7.6 million a year earlier. The company said it did not add leverage in the transaction.

Suja Life Stock Up 1.6%

SUJA stock traded up $0.14 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $8.82. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 23,878 shares, compared to its average volume of 430,629. The company has a current ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86. Suja Life has a fifty-two week low of $5.59 and a fifty-two week high of $18.48. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $9.84.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

SUJA has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Roth Capital initiated coverage on shares of Suja Life in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price target for the company. Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on Suja Life in a report on Thursday, October 15th. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on Suja Life from $22.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e-)” rating on shares of Suja Life in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut Suja Life from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $12.00 target price for the company. in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $18.25.

Key Stories Impacting Suja Life

These are some of the SUJA stories that stood out recently:

• Negative Sentiment: Suja cut its 2026 revenue outlook to $351–$354 million, below the roughly $362.1 million analyst consensus. Its fourth-quarter revenue forecast of $83.7–$86.7 million is also well below the $99.4 million consensus, reflecting ongoing grocery-market softness. Suja Life trims forecasts for annual sales, earnings growth
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs downgraded SUJA from Buy to Neutral. Although its $12 price target is above the share price cited in the report, the rating cut signals reduced conviction. Goldman Sachs ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Kehoe Law Firm said it is investigating potential securities claims following the reduced outlook. The announcement is an investigation, not a determination of wrongdoing, but could add uncertainty. Kehoe Law Firm investigating potential securities claims

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, major shareholder Schwartz Food Chain Fund Paine bought 233,624 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $9.59 per share, for a total transaction of $2,240,454.16. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 10,677,629 shares in the company, valued at approximately $102,398,462.11. This trade represents a 2.24% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Over the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 1,842,962 shares of company stock valued at $15,985,992.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Suja Life

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SUJA. Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Suja Life in the second quarter valued at approximately $8,294,000. State Street Corp boosted its stake in Suja Life by 134.0% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 139,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,356,000 after buying an additional 80,000 shares during the last quarter. CenterBook Partners LP boosted its stake in Suja Life by 169.8% during the third quarter. CenterBook Partners LP now owns 75,364 shares of the company’s stock worth $732,000 after buying an additional 47,427 shares during the last quarter. Readystate Asset Management LP acquired a new position in Suja Life during the second quarter worth $305,000. Finally, Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new stake in Suja Life in the 3rd quarter valued at $108,000.

About Suja Life

Suja Life, Inc. is a beverage company that makes and markets organic and functional drinks. Its products include cold-pressed juices, wellness shots and other beverages sold under brands including Suja Organic and Vive Organic. The company’s products are available through retail stores and other sales channels, primarily in the United States. Suja was founded in San Diego in 2012 and has since expanded its portfolio through the Vive Organic brand.