Meat substitute maker Beyond Meat will cut 19% of its jobs.

According to preliminary data, the company's revenue in July-September amounted to $75 million, with a gross loss of $7-8 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet, on average, forecast Beyond's revenueMEAT in the third quarter at $88 million.

The company will publish its full financial statements for the past quarter on November 8, Interfax reports.

“We expected a return to small profits in the third quarter, but this did not happen due to industry factors and consumer trends,” the chief executive said . BEYOND MEAT Ethan Brown: "While we're taking steps to address issues within our sphere of influence, we also plan to dramatically reduce operating expenses."

Beyond Meat's new forecast predicts a 19-21% decline in revenue in 2023, falling to between $330 million and $340 million. Previously, the company forecast annual revenue in the range of $360 million and $380 million.

Beyond Meat shares rose 8.1% in Thursday trading. Their value has risen 48% since the start of the year.

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