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Zevia PBC

ZVIANYSE

SectorConsumer Staples

IndustrySoft Drinks

Beta (adjusted)0.99

Intrinsic Value

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Market Price $1.18Price as of 30 Sep 2026

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Market Cap $85.1M

Enterprise Value $56.6M

Shares Outstanding 71.4M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date4 Nov 2026

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Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Zevia PBC is showing strong operational progress under its Productivity Initiative, highlighted by a record 21.2% year-over-year net sales growth in Q1 2026 and positive Adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million. However, the company faces persistent macro-related headwinds from rising aluminum and fuel costs, which are expected to result in an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.0 million to $4.0 million for the full year 2026. Additionally, the sudden resignation of CEO Amy Taylor in June 2026 to lead Angel City Football Club introduces leadership transition risks, even as board member Alexandre Ruberti steps in as the new CEO. Given these mixed dynamics of strong top-line momentum balanced by cost pressures and executive turnover, a Hold rating is recommended.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets7 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$1.25

Mean target$3.71

High · most bullish analyst$6.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case reflects worsening commodity inflation, with aluminum and fuel costs escalating beyond the projected $11 million headwind, severely compressing gross margins below 45%. The leadership transition to Alexandre Ruberti causes operational friction, delaying key product rollouts or leading to shelf-space losses at major retailers. Consequently, net sales fall short of the $170 million floor, and the full-year Adjusted EBITDA loss widens beyond $4.0 million, forcing the company to draw on its $20 million credit line.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes Zevia successfully executes its refreshed brand strategy and expanded distribution in club, mass, and e-commerce channels, meeting its full-year 2026 net sales guidance of $170 million to $175 million. Cost-saving initiatives are expected to offset a significant portion of the $11 million in incremental aluminum and fuel headwinds, keeping the full-year Adjusted EBITDA loss within the guided range of $2.0 million to $4.0 million. The leadership transition to Alexandre Ruberti is assumed to proceed smoothly without disrupting retail relationships.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

Zevia is executing a successful turnaround strategy characterized by double-digit sales growth (such as the 21.2% YoY net sales growth in Q1 2026), narrowing net losses, and achieving positive adjusted EBITDA. The bull case is supported by strong brand appeal in the healthy, zero-sugar soft drink segment, expanded distribution channels (particularly in the Club channel), innovative marketing partnerships, and potential margin expansion as cost controls and commodity relief (such as aluminum and warehousing costs) materialize.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong top-line momentum with Q1 2026 net sales up 21.2% year-over-year, driven by a 20.4% increase in volume.
Robust balance sheet with $26.6 million in cash, zero outstanding debt, and an unused $20 million revolving credit line as of March 31, 2026.
Successful execution of the Productivity Initiative, which has already taken out substantial costs and enabled positive Adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million in Q1 2026.

Key Investment Risks

Significant exposure to commodity price volatility, particularly aluminum and fuel, which present an estimated $11 million headwind for 2026.
Leadership transition risk following the sudden resignation of CEO Amy Taylor in June 2026.
Intense competition in the zero-sugar and better-for-you beverage categories from well-capitalized multinational players.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Gross margin falling below 45% due to unmitigated aluminum or packaging cost increases.
Full-year 2026 net sales falling below the guided range of $170 million.
Failure to stabilize Adjusted EBITDA losses within the guided $2.0 million to $4.0 million range.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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