{"id":2800,"date":"2026-04-21T16:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrotradingreport.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/bynd-car-soar-on-retail-frenzy-is-either-worth-chasing-the-momentum\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:42:36","slug":"bynd-car-soar-on-retail-frenzy-is-either-worth-chasing-the-momentum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrotradingreport.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/bynd-car-soar-on-retail-frenzy-is-either-worth-chasing-the-momentum\/","title":{"rendered":"BYND, CAR soar on retail frenzy: is either worth chasing the momentum?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The \u201cmeme stock\u201d spirits of years past have been reawakened on Wall Street this Tuesday, as Avis Budget (NASDAQ: CAR) and Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) \u2013 both opened about 20% higher.<\/p>\n

The catalyst? A potent cocktail of \u201cvery high short interest\u201d and a coordinated \u201cretail buying spree\u201d reminiscent of the 2021 mania.<\/p>\n

For Avis stock, the rally is a continuation of its April short squeeze, fuelled by surprisingly resilient used car prices. Meanwhile, BYND shares are riding high on a fresh distribution deal and a pivot into functional beverages.<\/p>\n

Versus its year-to-date low, Beyond Meat stock was seen trading up some 130% this morning, while CAR shares are going for nearly 7x their price in late February.<\/p>\n

Should you chase the momentum in Beyond Meat stock?<\/h2>\n

While BYND\u2019s recent gain looks appetizing on a chart, investors should remain wary of biting into its current levels.<\/p>\n

Beyond Meat shares may be dressed in the garb of a momentum play currently, but the fundamental reality of this Nasdaq-listed firm is still unchanged; it\u2019s a \u201cfalling knife\u201d.<\/p>\n

Despite the excitement surrounding its new Beyond Immerse beverage line and breakfast sausages, Beyond Meat\u2019s core business remains in a state of structural decay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Importantly, BYND stock is grappling with a Nasdaq delisting in 2026, having spent much of the year trading near the $1.0 mark.<\/p>\n

The firm\u2019s revenue has been in a steady decline, falling nearly 20% in recent quarters, as consumer fatigue for ultra-processed plant-based meats sets in.<\/p>\n

In short, BYND\u2019s recent strength is clearly due to meme stock enthusiasm only, not a business turnaround.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

With negative free cash flow and a balance sheet that is rapidly depleting, chasing this momentum is a high-stakes gamble on a company that is essentially running out of time and capital.<\/p>\n

Should you chase the momentum in Avis Budget stock?<\/h2>\n

For those seeking a momentum play with actual horsepower, CAR stock is proving to be a superior vehicle.<\/p>\n

Unlike many speculative names, Avis Budget Group is finding success in turning its \u201chigh-short-interest\u201d status into a recurring weapon for shareholders.<\/p>\n

The company has already soared a whopping 600% – driven by a masterclass in fleet management and a strategic \u201creset\u201d that followed its 2025 EV impairment charges.<\/p>\n

The bull thesis rests on two pillars: supply-side dominance and valuation gap. By aggressively thinning its fleet and leaning into high used-car resale values, CAR is generating massive per-unit margins.<\/p>\n

Plus, even at these elevated prices, Avis Budget shares<\/a> often trade at a \u201cdiscount\u201d to its historical cash-flow potential when short sellers are forced to cover.<\/p>\n

With a short interest still hovering around 26%, the \u201cgamma squeeze\u201d potential remains massive. For those with a high risk tolerance, CAR isn\u2019t just a meme \u2013 it\u2019s a high-efficiency machine that punishes doubters.<\/p>\n

The post BYND, CAR soar on retail frenzy: is either worth chasing the momentum?<\/a> appeared first on Invezz<\/a><\/p>\n

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