Local Bounti Corp
Local Bounti Corp operates in the food production sector, focusing on vertical farming and fresh produce, and generates revenue primarily through the sale of leafy greens and herbs.
Business. Local Bounti Corp (LOCL.K) is a food and beverage company operating within the Fishing & Farming industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of food products. It is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Local Bounti Corp (LOCL.K) is a food and beverage company operating within the Fishing & Farming industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of food products. It is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
Local Bounti Corp has a negative equity position of $166.24 million and a total liabilities of $576.73 million, indicating a significant leverage burden. The company's liquidity position is weak, with only $4.23 million in cash and equivalents, and a current ratio of 1.35, which is below the typical threshold for financial stability.
The company's profitability is severely challenged, with a net loss of $94.38 million and an operating loss of $62.63 million. Its return on equity is 56.77%, which is unusually high in absolute terms but misleading due to the negative equity base. The return on assets is -22.99%, indicating poor asset utilization and a significant drag on performance.
Local Bounti Corp's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional market risks and operational disruptions.
The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss and declining cash flow. The operating cash flow is -$30.34 million, and the free cash flow is -$81.23 million, indicating a lack of cash generation and a reliance on external financing to sustain operations.
The company faces significant financial risks, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of -3.22 and a negative net cash position. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, but the company's financial structure suggests a high potential for future dilution if it needs to raise additional capital.
Recent events include a continued decline in profitability and liquidity, with no significant positive developments reported in the latest financial filings. The company's ESG scores indicate moderate social performance but weak governance, with a controversies score of 100.00, suggesting no major controversies.
- Local Bounti Corp is operating at a significant net loss and has a negative equity position.
- The company's liquidity is weak, with a current ratio of 1.35 and minimal cash reserves.
- Profitability metrics are severely negative, with a return on assets of -22.99%.
- The company lacks geographic and segment diversification, increasing its operational risk.
- The company's financial structure suggests a high potential for future dilution if it needs to raise additional capital.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- 10% owner · Common Stock Purchase Warrant → Common StockAcquired 5 500 000 @ $0,12purchase · 2026-03-13
- 10% owner · Convertible Note → Common StockAcquired — @ $2,50purchase · 2026-03-13
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- Local Bounti Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Local Bounti Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
- Local Bounti Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28
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- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Kathleen ValiasekPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 62 949 · 2026-06-10
- Director · Common StockOther 62 949 · 2026-06-10
- Director · Common StockOther 62 949 · 2026-06-10
- Director · Common StockOther 62 949 · 2026-06-10
- Director · Common StockOther 62 949 · 2026-06-10
- Interim CFO · Common StockOther 60 000 · 2026-05-01
- General Counsel & Secretary · Common StockOther 40 000 · 2026-05-01
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 75 000 · 2026-05-01
- President and CEO · Common StockOther 200 000 · 2026-05-01
- President and CEO · Common StockSold 200 000 @ $1,16$232K · 2026-04-01
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockSold 100 000 @ $1,16$116K · 2026-04-01
- Interim CFO · Common StockOther 23 064 @ $1,63$38K · 2026-04-01
- General Counsel & Secretary · Common StockOther 5 393 @ $1,52$8K · 2026-03-01
- General Counsel & Secretary · Common StockOther 2 874 @ $2,10$6K · 2026-02-01
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,22$2K · 2026-01-07
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,14$2K · 2025-12-31
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,19$2K · 2025-12-24
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,42$2K · 2025-12-17
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,55$3K · 2025-12-10
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,38$2K · 2025-12-03
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,38$2K · 2025-11-26
- Director · Common StockSold 1 000 @ $2,39$2K · 2025-11-19
- President, CEO and CFO · Common StockOther 84 517 @ $2,95$249K · 2025-10-01
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From filings & derived data- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -195.1%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 12.1%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 56.8%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -23.0%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.35xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): -3.47xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -85.9%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 351.8%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 24.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 60.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 60.3%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 43.3%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 21.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -12.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -6.2%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 14.8%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -65.4%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 9.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (annual): USD -62.63MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -6SEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 25.57MSEC XBRL filing