# Freshpet Raises 2026 Sales Growth Outlook to 12% to 13% By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/49450 Published: 2026-11-05T17:24:25.000Z Updated: 2026-11-05T17:24:25.000Z Section: Business > The company also raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $215 million to $220 million and reiterated a 2027 adjusted gross margin target of at least 49%. Freshpet, Inc. raised its 2026 net sales growth outlook to 12% to 13% after third-quarter sales increased 10% on volume, while also lifting its adjusted EBITDA outlook to $215 million to $220 million. The company reiterated its goal of at least 49% adjusted gross margin in 2027. Third-quarter adjusted gross margin was 50%, and sales growth was driven entirely by volume. Management described ingredient and packaging costs as longer-term pressures and said logistics costs remain high. Freshpet plans selective price increases in 2027. Planned manufacturing downtime and staffing for Homestyle Creations are expected to weigh on fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin sequentially. Management said adjusted gross margin could be flat to down year over year. The outlook update follows Freshpet’s [third-quarter results](). ## Links in this article - [third-quarter results](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48915)