Es Charles Van Sells 2,000 Shares of Vita Coco (NASDAQ:COCO) Stock

Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) insider Es Charles Van sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.87, for a total value of $133,740.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 75,691 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,061,457.17. This trade represents a 2.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Es Charles Van also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, April 1st, Es Charles Van sold 2,000 shares of Vita Coco stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.67, for a total value of $97,340.00.
• On Monday, March 16th, Es Charles Van sold 2,000 shares of Vita Coco stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $57.98, for a total value of $115,960.00.

Vita Coco Stock Performance

COCO opened at $67.79 on Wednesday. Vita Coco Company, Inc. has a 1 year low of $30.54 and a 1 year high of $69.58. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $52.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $51.56. The company has a market cap of $3.87 billion, a PE ratio of 49.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 0.72.

Vita Coco (NASDAQ:COCO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.16. Vita Coco had a net margin of 12.59% and a return on equity of 25.43%. The firm had revenue of $179.77 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $148.39 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.31 earnings per share. Vita Coco’s revenue was up 37.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Vita Coco Company, Inc. will post 1.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Vita Coco

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Wasatch Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Vita Coco by 80.3% in the first quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 3,675,489 shares of the company’s stock worth $176,093,000 after acquiring an additional 1,637,437 shares in the last quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new stake in Vita Coco during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $62,815,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its stake in Vita Coco by 232.2% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,992,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,617,000 after purchasing an additional 1,392,678 shares in the last quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Vita Coco during the 4th quarter worth approximately $73,242,000. Finally, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP acquired a new position in shares of Vita Coco in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $45,135,000. 88.49% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on COCO shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Vita Coco from $60.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on Vita Coco from $63.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Vita Coco from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Morgan Stanley set a $65.00 price target on Vita Coco in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $71.00 price target on shares of Vita Coco in a report on Thursday, April 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Vita Coco currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $69.00.

Vita Coco News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Vita Coco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and upgraded guidance — Vita Coco reported a breakout quarter with revenue and EPS above expectations, margin improvement and a raised 2026 outlook; this is the primary driver of investor enthusiasm. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: New sports partnership expands distribution and brand visibility — Vita Coco signed as the exclusive electrolyte beverage partner of INTENNSE for the 2026 season, supporting sport-driven marketing and on-site exposure. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Investor access and sell?side focus — Vita Coco will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum (May 12), which can drive analyst coverage and institutional buying. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strong momentum in retail performance — coverage notes Vita Coco was the top-performing consumer staples stock in April, reflecting momentum investors reward. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Brand extensions and collaborations — a limited-edition capsule with Baboon to the Moon supports consumer engagement and product extension strategy. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript released — full Q1 transcript adds detail on channel mix, pricing and international rollout for investors doing deeper due diligence. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Small, pre?arranged insider sale disclosed — Es Charles Van sold 2,000 shares under a Rule 10b5?1 plan (disclosed filing), which typically reduces negative signaling. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider disposals raised headlines — separate filings show sizable sales by senior insiders (reported externally), which could worry some investors about near-term insider liquidity or profit?taking. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Additional large insider sale reported — further executive sales amplified media attention on post?run profit?taking. Read More.

Vita Coco Company Profile

Vita Coco, Inc (NASDAQ: COCO) is a global beverage company specializing in coconut-based products. Founded in 2004 by Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, the company pioneered the introduction of refrigerated coconut water to U.S. consumers. Headquartered in New York City, Vita Coco sources coconuts from growers in tropical regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil, partnering with local farmers to promote sustainable agriculture and community development.

The company’s flagship offering, Vita Coco Original Coconut Water, is available in multiple pack sizes and a variety of flavors.