Zevia: Higher Valuation Provides A Weak Risk-To-Reward (Rating Downgrade)

Jun. 19, 2025 11:32 AM ETZevia PBC (ZVIA) StockZVIA
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Summary

  • Zevia PBC's growth story still comes with concerns. The company's distribution losses offset the Walmart deal in Q1, and the 2025 guidance still suggests slow growth despite increased marketing.
  • The competitive landscape makes it challenging for Zevia to break into the beverage industry. Larger brands gain significant efficiencies from scale.
  • Zevia clearly still needs increased distribution, as the current scale won't provide a platform for sustainable profitability.
  • After ZVIA surged, the stock has an unattractive risk-to-reward.

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Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA) has obstacles in the growth story. The sugar-free soda and energy drink company is eyeing increased marketing and distribution, which Zevia very clearly needs. Yet, the competitive landscape remains challenging, questioning Zevia’s growth story’s success.

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