Vital Farms (VITL) 10-Q 5 May 22 2022 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	May 02, 2022
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 27, 2022
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-26
Entity Registrant Name	Vital Farms, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001579733
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Security 12b Title	Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Trading Symbol	VITL
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-39411
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	27-0496985
Entity Address, Address Line One	3601 South Congress Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite C100
Entity Address, City or Town	Austin
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	78704
City Area Code	877
Local Phone Number	455-3063
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		40,607,865

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 24,774	$ 30,966
Investment securities, available-for-sale	67,051	68,621
Accounts receivable, net	25,789	26,938
Inventories	13,336	10,945
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,112	3,817
Total current assets	134,062	141,287
Property, plant and equipment, net	47,294	44,608
Operating lease right-of-use assets	2,916
Goodwill	3,858	3,858
Other assets	3,131	189
Total assets	191,261	189,942
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	20,567	22,520
Accrued liabilities	16,142	15,143
Operating lease liabilities	1,406
Finance lease liabilities	210	327
Total current liabilities	38,325	37,990
Operating lease liabilities, non-current	1,741
Other liabilities	206	192
Total liabilities	40,272	38,182
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 310,000,000 shares authorized as of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021; 40,596,297 and 40,493,969 shares issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021, respectively	5	5
Additional paid-in capital	150,550	149,000
Retained earnings	1,372	2,746
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,064)	(281)
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders	150,863	151,470
Noncontrolling interests	(49)	115
Total stockholders’ equity	150,814	151,585
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and stockholders’ equity	191,261	189,942
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Current liabilities:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 175	$ 175

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	310,000,000	310,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	40,596,297	40,493,969
Common stock, shares outstanding	40,596,297	40,493,969

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 77,058	$ 58,545
Cost of goods sold	55,358	37,215
Gross profit	21,700	21,330
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	17,624	13,183
Shipping and distribution	8,162	5,063
Total operating expenses	25,786	18,246
(Loss) income from operations	(4,086)	3,084
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense	(8)	(18)
Other income (expense), net	179	110
Total other income (expense), net	171	92
Net (loss) income before income taxes	(3,915)	3,176
Income tax benefit	(2,377)	(304)
Net (loss) income	(1,538)	3,480
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(11)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. common stockholders	$ (1,536)	$ 3,491
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders:
Basic:	$ (0.04)	$ 0.09
Diluted:	$ (0.04)	$ 0.08
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic:	40,532,779	39,536,928
Diluted:	40,532,779	43,509,371

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (1,538)	$ 3,480
Other comprehensive loss
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred tax benefit of $242 and $7 for the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, respectively	(783)	(22)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$ (2,321)	$ 3,458

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities, tax	$ 242	$ 7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary	Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestVariable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. Stockholders	Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 27, 2020	$ 142,211			$ 5	$ (16,276)	$ 144,311	$ 14,039	$ (31)	$ 142,048	$ 163
Beginning balance at Dec. 27, 2020			$ 175
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 27, 2020				44,938,958	(5,494,918)
Exercise of stock options	525					525			525
Exercise of stock options, Shares				300,266
Stock-based compensation expense	853					853			853
Net loss attributable to non- controlling interests - stockholders	(11)									(11)
Other comprehensive loss, net	(22)							(22)	(22)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vital Farms, Inc.	3,491						3,491		3,491
Ending balance at Mar. 28, 2021	147,047			$ 5	$ (16,276)	145,689	17,530	(53)	146,895	152
Ending balance at Mar. 28, 2021			175
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 28, 2021				45,239,224	(5,494,918)
Beginning balance at Dec. 26, 2021	151,585			$ 5		149,000	2,746	(281)	151,470	115
Beginning balance at Dec. 26, 2021		$ 175	175
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 26, 2021				40,493,969
Exercise of stock options	$ 254					254			254
Exercise of stock options, Shares	102,328			102,328
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,296					1,296			1,296
Net loss attributable to non- controlling interests - stockholders	(2)						162		162	(164)
Other comprehensive loss, net	(783)							(783)	(783)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vital Farms, Inc.	(1,536)						(1,536)		(1,536)
Ending balance at Mar. 27, 2022	$ 150,814			$ 5		$ 150,550	$ 1,372	$ (1,064)	$ 150,863	$ (49)
Ending balance at Mar. 27, 2022		$ 175	$ 175
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 27, 2022				40,596,297

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (1,538)	$ 3,480
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	948	785
Amortization of right-of-use assets	413
Amortization of available-for-sale debt securities	321	405
Stock-based compensation expense	1,296	853
Deferred Taxes	(2,572)	142
Other	199	(508)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,080	2,717
Inventories	(2,363)	1,636
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	538	1,492
Deposits and other assets	(49)
Income taxes payable	(112)	(449)
Accounts payable	(2,973)	(1,402)
Accrued liabilities	240	(1,111)
Operating lease liabilities	(367)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(4,939)	8,040
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(1,686)	(3,451)
Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities	(13,973)	(14,409)
Sales of available-for sale debt securities		1,441
Maturities and call redemptions of available-for-sale debt securities	14,254	13,569
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	50
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,355)	(2,850)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of contingent consideration	(26)	(42)
Principal payments under finance lease obligations	(126)	(116)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	254	525
Net cash provided by financing activities	102	367
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(6,192)	5,557
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	30,966	29,544
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	24,774	35,101
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	8	20
Cash paid for income taxes	7
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 2,147	$ 140

Nature of the Business and Basi

Nature of the Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of the Business and Basis of Presentation	Note 1. Nature of the Business and Basis of Presentation Vital Farms, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) was incorporated in Delaware on June 6, 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Vital Farms packages, markets and distributes shell eggs, butter and other products. These products are sold under the trade names Vital Farms, Alfresco Farms, Lucky Ladies and RedHill Farms, primarily to retail and foodservice channels in the United States. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 27, 2022 and for the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021 (“Annual Report on Form 10-K”). In the opinion of management, the included disclosures are adequate and the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated financial position as of March 27, 2022, consolidated results of operations for the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, and consolidated cash flows for the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021. Such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature and certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation. The condensed consolidated results of operations for the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 25, 2022 . Fiscal Year: The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December and contains either 52 or 53 weeks. In a 52-week fiscal year, each of the Company’s fiscal quarters consist of 13 weeks. The additional week in a 53-week fiscal year is added to the fourth quarter, making such quarter consist of 14 weeks. Therefore, the financial results of certain 53-week fiscal years, and the associated 14-week quarters, will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent 52-week fiscal years and the associated 13-week quarters. The quarters ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021 both contain operating results for 13 weeks. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has implemented business continuity plans designed to address and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The Company does not currently anticipate that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a material impact on the timelines for the Company’s product development and expansion efforts. However, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s business, product development and expansion efforts, corporate development objectives and the value of and market for the Company’s common stock will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, such as the ultimate duration of the pandemic, travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing and business closure requirements in the United States, and the effectiveness of actions taken globally to contain and treat the disease, including the roll-out of vaccines. The global economic slowdown, the overall disruption of global supply chains and distribution systems and the other risks and uncertainties associated with the pandemic could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The significant accounting policies and estimates used in preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021, and the notes thereto, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other than the adoption of the new accounting pronouncements as further described below, there have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: The new accounting pronouncements recently adopted by the Company are described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021, and the notes thereto, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except as described below, there have been no new accounting pronouncements adopted by the Company during the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”) and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance, ASU 2017-13, ASU 2018-01, ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11, ASU 2018-20, ASU 2019-01, ASU 2019-10, ASU 2020-02, and ASU 2020-05 (collectively, “Topic 842”). The guidance in Topic 842 supersedes the leasing guidance in Topic 840, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. An entity may adopt the guidance either (1) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented in the financial statements with a cumulative-effect adjustment recognized at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented or (2) retrospectively at the beginning of the period of adoption through a cumulative-effect adjustment. The Company adopt ed Topic 842 as of the beginning of the period of adoption, December 27, 2021, and has not appl ied the new standard to comparative periods presented. To reduce the burden of adoption and ongoing compliance with Topic 842, a number of practical expedients and policy elections are available under the new guidance. The Company elected the "package of practical expedients" permitted under the transition guidance, which among other things, did not require reassessment of whether contracts entered into prior to adoption are or contain leases, and allowed carryforward of the historical lease classification for existing leases. The Company has not elected to adopt the “hindsight” practical expedient, and therefore will measure the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities using the remaining portion of the lease term at adoption on December 27, 2021. The Company made an accounting policy election under Topic 842 not to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of twelve months or less. For all other leases, the Company recognizes ROU assets and lease liabilities based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date of the lease (or December 27, 2021 for existing leases upon the adoption of Topic 842). The Company’s recognized ROU assets also include any initial direct costs incurred and lease payments made at or before the commencement date, which are reduced by any lease incentives. Future lease payments may include fixed rent escalation clauses or payments that depend on an index (such as the Consumer Price Index measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Subsequent index changes and other periodic market-rate adjustments to base rent are recorded as variable lease expense during the period in which they are incurred. Residual value guarantees or payments for terminating the lease are included in the lease payments only when it is probable they will be incurred. The Company has made an accounting policy election to account for lease and non-lease components in its contracts as a single lease component for all asset classes. The non-lease components typically represent additional services transferred to the Company, such as common area maintenance for real estate, which are variable in nature and recorded in variable lease expense in the period incurred. As an emerging growth company, we use our lease-specific collateralized incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments at lease commencement or upon the adoption of Topic 842. The adoption of the new lease standard had an immaterial impact on our consolidated net earnings and consolidated cash flows and did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The adoption of Topic 842 as of December 27, 2021, resulted in the recording of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $4.1 million and $3.8 million, respectively. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted: In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance, ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-10, ASU 2019-11, ASU 2020-02, and ASU 2020-03 (collectively, “Topic 326”), to introduce a new impairment model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. Topic 326 requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. An entity must use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. The Company expects to adopt Topic 326 on December 26, 2022. Although the Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of Topic 326, the Company does not expect it to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

Investment Securities

Investment Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment Securities	Note The following table summarizes the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities as of March 27, 2022: Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ 66,270 $ (1,371 ) $ 64,899 Commercial Paper 1,000 — 1,000 U.S. Treasury 1,177 (25 ) 1,152 Total $ 68,447 $ (1,396 ) $ 67,051 The following table summarizes the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities as of December 26, 2021: Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ 64,816 $ (364 ) $ 64,452 Commercial Paper 2,999 — 2,999 U.S. Treasury 1,177 (7 ) 1,170 Total $ 68,992 $ (371 ) $ 68,621 The securities incurred unrealized losses of $1,026 and related tax benefit of $242 for the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022. The unrealized losses in our U.S. corporate bond portfolio consist of losses on 89 diversified issuances with credit ratings ranging from BBB to AAA. There are no individual bonds with unrealized losses exceeding $65 and only three issuances have been in a loss position greater than 12 months with aggregate unrealized losses of $124. The decline in fair value has resulted primarily from rising interest rates over the last 12 months and we do not believe there has been any significant decline in the creditworthiness of the issuers. We also do not believe it is likely that the bonds will be called early given the current interest rate environment and we do not have current liquidity needs that would necessitate a sale of the investments prior to maturity. Therefore, we have not recorded an allowance for credit losses on the investment securities as of March 27, 2022. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Contractual maturities of investment securities as of March 27, 2022 are as follows: Amortized Cost Fair Value Due within one year $ 20,640 $ 20,541 Due in 1-5 years 47,807 46,510 Total available-for-sale $ 68,447 $ 67,051 The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented: Fair Value Measurements as of March 27, 2022, Using: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ — $ 64,899 $ — $ 64,899 Commercial Paper — 1,000 — 1,000 Money Market 19,431 — — 19,431 U.S. Treasury — 1,152 — 1,152 Total assets measured at fair value $ 19,431 $ 67,051 $ — $ 86,482 Fair Value Measurements as of December 26, 2021, Using: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ — $ 64,452 $ — $ 64,452 Commercial Paper — 2,999 — 2,999 Money Market 20,101 — — 20,101 U.S. Treasury — 1,170 — 1,170 Total assets measured at fair value $ 20,101 $ 68,621 $ — $ 88,722

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Note 4. Revenue Recognition The following table summarizes the Company’s net revenue by primary product for the periods presented: 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 March 28, 2021 Net Revenue: Egg and egg-related products $ 72,121 $ 54,428 Butter and butter-related products 4,937 4,117 Net Revenue $ 77,058 $ 58,545 Net revenue is primarily generated from the sale of eggs and butter. The Company’s product offerings include shell eggs, hard-boiled eggs, liquid whole eggs, butter (including stick butter and spreadable tub butter) and ghee. The Company’s previous convenient breakfast product line (including egg bites and egg-based breakfast bars) was discontinued in 2022. As of March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, the Company had customers that individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s accounts receivable, net, and during the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, the Company had customers that individually exceeded 10% or more of the Company’s net revenue. The percentage of net revenue from these significant customers during the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021 is as follows: Net Revenue for the 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 Net Revenue for the 13-Weeks Ended March 28, 2021 Customer A 35% * Customer B * 24% Customer C 11% 11% Customer D 11% 10% *Revenue was less than 10%. The increase in net revenue for Customer A for the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022 compared to the 13-week period ended March 28, 2021 is due to a shift in the Company’s distribution channels away from Customer B during the year ended December 26, 2021. The slight increase in net revenue for Customer D for the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022 compared to the 13-week period ended March 28, 2021 is due to new distribution gains in the current period. The percentage of accounts receivable, net due from these significant customers as of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021 is as follows: Accounts Receivable, Net as of March 27, 2022 Accounts Receivable, Net as of December 26, 2021 Customer A 29% 19% Customer B * * Customer C * * Customer D 12% 13% * Accounts receivable was less than 10%.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Note 5. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable, net, were $25,789 and $26,938 as of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021, respectively. As of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021, the Company recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $337 and $269, respectively. Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows: Allowance for doubtful accounts As of December 26, 2021 $ (269 ) Provisions Charged to Operating Results (68 ) Account Write-off and Recoveries — As of March 27, 2022 $ (337 )

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 6. Inventories Inventory consisted of the following as of the periods presented: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Eggs and egg-related products $ 6,601 $ 5,850 Butter and butter-related products 3,052 2,359 Packaging 2,106 2,166 Pullets 1,328 267 Other 649 731 Reserve for Inventory Obsolescence (400 ) (428 ) $ 13,336 $ 10,945 On a periodic basis, the Company compares the amount of inventory on hand with its latest forecasted requirements to determine whether provisions for excess or obsolete inventory reserves are required.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 7. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of the periods presented: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Land $ 525 $ 525 Buildings and improvements 14,214 14,214 Vehicles 689 695 Machinery and equipment 14,589 15,523 Leasehold improvements 916 830 Furniture and fixtures 526 503 Construction in progress 23,972 21,164 55,431 53,454 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (8,137 ) (8,846 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 47,294 $ 44,608 As of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021, machinery and equipment leased under finance leases and included in property, plant and equipment, net in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets was $818 and $876, respectively. During the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment was approximately $948 and $785, respectively.

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 8. Leases The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception, which is the date on which the terms of the contract are agreed to and the agreement creates enforceable rights and obligations. Under Topic 842, a contract is or contains a lease when (i) explicitly or implicitly identified assets have been deployed in the contract and (ii) the customer obtains substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of that underlying asset and directs how and for what purpose the asset is used during the term of the contract. The Company also considers whether its service arrangements include the right to control the use of an asset. The Company leases office facilities, warehouses and office equipment under lease agreements with initial terms approximating one to seven years. In addition, substantially all the Company’s long-term supply contracts with farms contain components that meet the definition of embedded leases within the scope of Topic 842, Leases. These arrangements convey to the Company the right to control implicitly identified property, plant and equipment as it takes substantially all the utility generated by these assets over the term of the arrangements at a variable price. The initial term of these supply agreements ranges from one to seven years. As total purchase commitments contained in these arrangements are variable, the amounts attributable to the lease components are contingent rentals; there are no minimum lease payments associated with these long-term supply contracts. As the classification and timing of recognition of costs attributable to the eggs and embedded cost of the lease rentals are identical, the Company does not allocate the total purchase cost of eggs between the cost of the eggs and the embedded cost of the lease rentals or distinguish between them in its accounting records. The Company records the total purchase cost of eggs, which includes costs associated with the eggs and the corresponding cost of embedded lease rentals from the same arrangement, into inventory. These costs are expensed to cost of goods sold when the associated eggs are sold to customers and are also reported as part of our variable lease cost. For the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022, these costs totaled $30.2 million. Our office lease for our corporate headquarters facility in Austin, Texas includes an option to renew, generally at our sole discretion, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term up to five y ears. Operating lease cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is classified within cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative cost in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022. Finance lease cost is recognized as amortization expense for the ROU assets and interest expense associated with the finance lease liabilities. Amortization expense associated with our finance leases during the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022 was $78 and is recorded within cost of goods sold in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. The components of lease cost for the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022 are below: March 27, 2022 Operating lease cost $ 361 Finance lease cost - amortization of right-of-use assets 78 Finance lease cost - interest on lease liabilities 3 Short-term lease cost 3 Variable lease cost 30,601 Total lease cost $ 31,046 Supplemental Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: March 27, 2022 Operating cash outflows - payments on operating leases $ 367 Operating cash outflows - interest payments on finance leases 3 Financing cash outflows - principal payments on finance leases 126 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: March 27, 2022 Operating leases $ — Finance leases 20 March 27, 2022 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 2,916 Operating lease liabilities 1,406 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 1,741 Total operating lease liabilities $ 3,147 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, net $ 818 Finance lease liabilities 210 Other liabilities 15 Total finance leases $ 225 As of March 27, 2022 Operating Leases Finance Leases Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 2.66 0.88 Weighted-average discount rate 3.26 % 4.61 % Future undiscounted cash flows are as follows: As of March 27, 2022 Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2022 $ 1,109 $ 211 2023 1,254 5 2024 471 4 2025 338 4 2026 115 4 Thereafter — — Total lease payments 3,287 228 Less imputed interest (140 ) (3 ) Total present value of lease liabilities $ 3,147 $ 225

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Note 9. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of the periods presented: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Accrued promotions and customer deductions $ 3,998 $ 3,599 Accrued distribution fees and freight 3,582 3,875 Accrued employee related costs 2,058 3,039 Accrued purchases of inventory 1,690 1,197 Accrued marketing and broker commissions 1,215 769 Accrued property, plant and equipment 1,127 1,258 Accrued contract termination costs 1,077 — Other 1,395 1,406 Accrued liabilities $ 16,142 $ 15,143

Product Exit Costs

Product Exit Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Product Exit Costs	Note 10. Product Exit Costs During the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022, the Company made the determination to exit our convenient breakfast product category due to ongoing losses incurred and a shift in Company focus to product categories that are core to our operations. Charges incurred in connection with these product exits are expected to be paid or settled by the end of the 13-week period ending September 25, 2022. Due to the relatively short term over which the charges will ultimately be settled, we believe the actual charges as shown below approximate fair value. The following table summarizes the activity related to the exit of our convenient breakfast products: 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 Description Statement of Operations Classification Charges Incurred Amounts Paid or Settled Ending Liability Balance Contract terminations Selling, general and administrative $ 1,126 $ (49 ) $ 1,077 Inventory obsolescence Cost of goods sold 749 (433 ) 316 Customer allowances Net revenue 146 — 146 Asset write-downs Cost of goods sold 119 — 119 Co-manufacturer charges Cost of goods sold 135 (135 ) — Asset disposals Selling, general and administrative 66 (66 ) — Total $ 2,341 $ (683 ) $ 1,658

Common Stock

Common Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock	Note 11. Common Stock Common Stock: As of March 27, 2022, the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorized the Company to issue 310,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of which 40,596,297 shares were issued and outstanding The voting, dividend and liquidation rights of the holders of the Company’s common stock are subject to and qualified by the rights, powers and preferences of the holders of the preferred stock. Each share of the Company’s common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders. Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to receive dividends as may be declared by the Company’s board of directors, if any, subject to the preferential dividend rights of preferred stock. No cash dividends had been declared or paid during the periods presented. As of each balance sheet date, the Company had reserved shares of common stock for issuance in connection with the following: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Options to purchase common stock 4,891,057 4,927,033 Restricted stock units 524,746 107,867 Shares available for grant under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 11,486,192 9,993,187 Total 16,901,995 15,028,087 Treasury Stock : In August 2021, the Company retired an aggregate of 5,494,918 shares of its common stock held in treasury. Upon retirement, the shares were redesignated as authorized but unissued shares of the Company’s common stock

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 12. Stock-Based Compensation During the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1,296 and $853, respectively. The Company measures compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the estimated fair values on the date of the grant. As of March 27, 2022, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and RSUs was $15,487, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.6 years. Stock Option Activity The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity since December 26, 2021: Number of Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of December 26, 2021 4,927,033 $ 9.25 6.5 $ 48,222 Granted 126,197 $ 13.08 Exercised (102,328 ) $ 2.48 $ 1,151 Cancelled (59,845 ) $ 12.15 Outstanding as of March 27, 2022 4,891,057 $ 9.45 6.4 $ 30,670 Options exercisable as of March 27, 2022 2,646,322 $ 5.60 5.0 $ 22,429 Options vested and expected to vest as of March 27, 2022 4,884,445 $ 9.46 6.4 $ 30,610 The fair value of shares vested during the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021 was $959 and $304, respectively. R estricted Stock Unit Activity The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity since December 26, 2021: Number of RSUs Weighted- Average Exercise Price Unvested as of December 26, 2021 107,867 $ 27.53 Granted 432,373 12.82 Vested (11,204 ) 25.68 Forfeited (4,290 ) 15.10 Unvested as of March 27, 2022 524,746 $ 15.55 2020 Equity Incentive Plan: In July 2020, the Company’s board of directors adopted its 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (“2020 Incentive Plan”), which was subsequently approved by its stockholders and became effective on July 30, 2020. Initially, the maximum number of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the 2020 Incentive Plan was 8,595,871 shares. The 2020 Incentive Plan provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2020 Incentive Plan will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2030, by an amount equal to 4% of the outstanding number of shares of common stock on the immediately preceding December 31 or such lesser number of shares as determined by the Company’s board of directors. As of March 27, 2022, 9,786,813 shares were available for future grants of the Company’s common stock, which includes 1,619,758 shares of stock that were automatically added to the available reserve of January 1, 2022. Awards issued under the 2020 Incentive Plan generally have a three-year ratable vesting period beginning on the date of grant. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: In July 2020, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“2020 ESPP”), which was subsequently approved by the Company’s stockholders and became effective on July 30, 2020. The 2020 ESPP authorizes the initial issuance of up to 900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to eligible employees of the Company or, as designated by the Company’s board of directors, employees of a related company. The 2020 ESPP provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2020 ESPP will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2030, by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of the outstanding number of shares of common stock on the immediately preceding December 31 and (ii) 900,000, or such lesser number of shares as determined by the Company’s board of directors. As of March 27, 2022, 1,699,379 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for future issuance, which includes 404,939 shares of common stock that were automatically added to the available reserve on January 1, 2022. The Company’s board of directors may periodically grant or provide for the grant to eligible employees of options to purchase common stock under the 2020 ESPP during a specific offering period. In November 2021, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved an initial offering of common stock under the 2020 ESPP to eligible employees, which commenced March 1, 2022.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 13. Income Taxes The Company’s effective tax rate for the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021 was approximately 61% and (9)%, respectively. In the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022 there were favorable tax benefits related to the exercise of non-qualified stock options and tax expense related to amended federal tax returns.

Net (Loss) Income Per Share

Net (Loss) Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (Loss) Income Per Share	Note 14. Net (Loss) Income Per Share Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. common stockholders were calculated as follows: 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 March 28, 2021 Numerator: Net (loss) income $ (1,538 ) $ 3,480 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (2 ) (11 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders’ — basic and diluted $ (1,536 ) $ 3,491 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic 40,532,779 39,536,928 Weighted average effect of potentially dilutive securities: Effect of potentially dilutive stock options — 3,971,982 Effect of potentially dilutive restricted stock units — 461 Effect of potentially dilutive common stock warrants — — Effect of potentially dilutive redeemable convertible preferred stock — — Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted 40,532,779 43,509,371 Net (loss) income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders Basic $ (0.04 ) $ 0.09 Diluted $ (0.04 ) $ 0.08 For the 13-week period ended March 28, 2021, options to purchase 58,475 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. common stockholders because including them would have been antidilutive.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies Supplier Contracts: The Company purchases its egg inventories under long-term supply contracts with farms. Purchase commitments contained in these arrangements are variable depending on the quantity of eggs produced by the farms. Accordingly, there are no estimable future purchase commitments associated with these supplier contracts and there are no minimum payments associated with these long-term supply contracts. The Company records the total cost of eggs into inventory and they are expensed to cost of goods sold when the associated eggs are sold to customers. Indemnification Agreements: In the ordinary course of business, the Company may provide indemnification of varying scope and terms to vendors, lessors, business partners and other parties with respect to certain matters including, but not limited to, losses arising out of breach of such agreements or from intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with members of its board of directors and its executive officers that will require the Company, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is, in many cases, unlimited. As of March 27, 2022, the Company has not incurred any material costs as a result of such indemnifications. Litigation: The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies which are in the scope of ordinary and routine litigation incidental to its business, including those related to regulation, litigation, business transactions, employee-related matters and taxes, among others. When the Company becomes aware of a claim or potential claim, the likelihood of any loss or exposure is assessed. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company records a liability for the loss. The liability recorded includes probable and estimable legal costs incurred to date and future legal costs to the point in the legal matter where the Company believes a conclusion to the matter will be reached. If the loss is not probable or the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, the Company discloses the claim if the likelihood of a potential loss is reasonably possible.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 16. Related Party Transactions Ovabrite, Inc.: Ovabrite is a related party because its founders are stockholders of the Company, with the majority stockholder in Ovabrite also serving as the Company’s executive chairman and member of the Company’s board of directors. Since Ovabrite’s incorporation in November 2016, the Company has been deemed to have had a variable interest in Ovabrite, and Ovabrite is deemed to have been a VIE, of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the Company has consolidated the results of Ovabrite since November 2016. All significant intercompany transactions between the Company and Ovabrite have been eliminated in consolidation. The Ovabrite entity is immaterial as of the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022. Sandpebble Builders Preconstruction, Inc.: The Company utilizes Sandpebble Builders Preconstruction, Inc. (“Sandpebble”) for project management and related services associated with the construction and expansion of Egg Central Station. The owner and principal of Sandpebble is the father of an executive of the Company. In connection with the services described above, the Company paid Sandpebble $121 and $299 during the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021, respectively. Amounts paid to Sandpebble are included in property, plant and equipment, net, accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Whole Foods Market, Inc: A member of the Company’s board of directors was, until February 2022, an executive vice president and senior advisor at Whole Foods Market Inc. (“Whole Foods”). The Company serves the majority of its natural channel retail customers through food distributors, such as US Foods Inc. and United Natural Foods, Inc. who purchase, store, sell and deliver products to Whole Foods. While the Company cannot precisely determine its specific revenue attributable to Whole Foods, it is a significant customer.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: The new accounting pronouncements recently adopted by the Company are described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2021, and the notes thereto, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except as described below, there have been no new accounting pronouncements adopted by the Company during the 13-week period ended March 27, 2022. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”) and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance, ASU 2017-13, ASU 2018-01, ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11, ASU 2018-20, ASU 2019-01, ASU 2019-10, ASU 2020-02, and ASU 2020-05 (collectively, “Topic 842”). The guidance in Topic 842 supersedes the leasing guidance in Topic 840, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. An entity may adopt the guidance either (1) retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented in the financial statements with a cumulative-effect adjustment recognized at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented or (2) retrospectively at the beginning of the period of adoption through a cumulative-effect adjustment. The Company adopt ed Topic 842 as of the beginning of the period of adoption, December 27, 2021, and has not appl ied the new standard to comparative periods presented. To reduce the burden of adoption and ongoing compliance with Topic 842, a number of practical expedients and policy elections are available under the new guidance. The Company elected the "package of practical expedients" permitted under the transition guidance, which among other things, did not require reassessment of whether contracts entered into prior to adoption are or contain leases, and allowed carryforward of the historical lease classification for existing leases. The Company has not elected to adopt the “hindsight” practical expedient, and therefore will measure the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities using the remaining portion of the lease term at adoption on December 27, 2021. The Company made an accounting policy election under Topic 842 not to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of twelve months or less. For all other leases, the Company recognizes ROU assets and lease liabilities based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date of the lease (or December 27, 2021 for existing leases upon the adoption of Topic 842). The Company’s recognized ROU assets also include any initial direct costs incurred and lease payments made at or before the commencement date, which are reduced by any lease incentives. Future lease payments may include fixed rent escalation clauses or payments that depend on an index (such as the Consumer Price Index measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Subsequent index changes and other periodic market-rate adjustments to base rent are recorded as variable lease expense during the period in which they are incurred. Residual value guarantees or payments for terminating the lease are included in the lease payments only when it is probable they will be incurred. The Company has made an accounting policy election to account for lease and non-lease components in its contracts as a single lease component for all asset classes. The non-lease components typically represent additional services transferred to the Company, such as common area maintenance for real estate, which are variable in nature and recorded in variable lease expense in the period incurred. As an emerging growth company, we use our lease-specific collateralized incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments at lease commencement or upon the adoption of Topic 842. The adoption of the new lease standard had an immaterial impact on our consolidated net earnings and consolidated cash flows and did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The adoption of Topic 842 as of December 27, 2021, resulted in the recording of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $4.1 million and $3.8 million, respectively.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted: In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance, ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-10, ASU 2019-11, ASU 2020-02, and ASU 2020-03 (collectively, “Topic 326”), to introduce a new impairment model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. Topic 326 requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. An entity must use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. The Company expects to adopt Topic 326 on December 26, 2022. Although the Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of Topic 326, the Company does not expect it to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

Investment Securities (Tables)

Investment Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Summary of Available-for-sale Investment Securities	The following table summarizes the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities as of March 27, 2022: Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ 66,270 $ (1,371 ) $ 64,899 Commercial Paper 1,000 — 1,000 U.S. Treasury 1,177 (25 ) 1,152 Total $ 68,447 $ (1,396 ) $ 67,051 The following table summarizes the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities as of December 26, 2021: Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ 64,816 $ (364 ) $ 64,452 Commercial Paper 2,999 — 2,999 U.S. Treasury 1,177 (7 ) 1,170 Total $ 68,992 $ (371 ) $ 68,621
Summary of Contractual Maturities of Investment Securities	Contractual maturities of investment securities as of March 27, 2022 are as follows: Amortized Cost Fair Value Due within one year $ 20,640 $ 20,541 Due in 1-5 years 47,807 46,510 Total available-for-sale $ 68,447 $ 67,051
Schedule of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value	The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented: Fair Value Measurements as of March 27, 2022, Using: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ — $ 64,899 $ — $ 64,899 Commercial Paper — 1,000 — 1,000 Money Market 19,431 — — 19,431 U.S. Treasury — 1,152 — 1,152 Total assets measured at fair value $ 19,431 $ 67,051 $ — $ 86,482 Fair Value Measurements as of December 26, 2021, Using: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds $ — $ 64,452 $ — $ 64,452 Commercial Paper — 2,999 — 2,999 Money Market 20,101 — — 20,101 U.S. Treasury — 1,170 — 1,170 Total assets measured at fair value $ 20,101 $ 68,621 $ — $ 88,722

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Net Revenue by Primary Product	The following table summarizes the Company’s net revenue by primary product for the periods presented: 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 March 28, 2021 Net Revenue: Egg and egg-related products $ 72,121 $ 54,428 Butter and butter-related products 4,937 4,117 Net Revenue $ 77,058 $ 58,545
Summary of Percentage of Net Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Net Due from Significant Customers	The percentage of net revenue from these significant customers during the 13-week periods ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021 is as follows: Net Revenue for the 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 Net Revenue for the 13-Weeks Ended March 28, 2021 Customer A 35% * Customer B * 24% Customer C 11% 11% Customer D 11% 10% *Revenue was less than 10%. The percentage of accounts receivable, net due from these significant customers as of March 27, 2022 and December 26, 2021 is as follows: Accounts Receivable, Net as of March 27, 2022 Accounts Receivable, Net as of December 26, 2021 Customer A 29% 19% Customer B * * Customer C * * Customer D 12% 13% * Accounts receivable was less than 10%.

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows: Allowance for doubtful accounts As of December 26, 2021 $ (269 ) Provisions Charged to Operating Results (68 ) Account Write-off and Recoveries — As of March 27, 2022 $ (337 )

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Inventory consisted of the following as of the periods presented: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Eggs and egg-related products $ 6,601 $ 5,850 Butter and butter-related products 3,052 2,359 Packaging 2,106 2,166 Pullets 1,328 267 Other 649 731 Reserve for Inventory Obsolescence (400 ) (428 ) $ 13,336 $ 10,945

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of the periods presented: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Land $ 525 $ 525 Buildings and improvements 14,214 14,214 Vehicles 689 695 Machinery and equipment 14,589 15,523 Leasehold improvements 916 830 Furniture and fixtures 526 503 Construction in progress 23,972 21,164 55,431 53,454 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (8,137 ) (8,846 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 47,294 $ 44,608

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Lease Cost	The components of lease cost for the 13-weeks ended March 27, 2022 are below: March 27, 2022 Operating lease cost $ 361 Finance lease cost - amortization of right-of-use assets 78 Finance lease cost - interest on lease liabilities 3 Short-term lease cost 3 Variable lease cost 30,601 Total lease cost $ 31,046
Summary of Cash Flow Information related to Leases	Supplemental Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: March 27, 2022 Operating cash outflows - payments on operating leases $ 367 Operating cash outflows - interest payments on finance leases 3 Financing cash outflows - principal payments on finance leases 126 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: March 27, 2022 Operating leases $ — Finance leases 20
Summary of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases	Supplemental March 27, 2022 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 2,916 Operating lease liabilities 1,406 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 1,741 Total operating lease liabilities $ 3,147 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, net $ 818 Finance lease liabilities 210 Other liabilities 15 Total finance leases $ 225 As of March 27, 2022 Operating Leases Finance Leases Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 2.66 0.88 Weighted-average discount rate 3.26 % 4.61 %
Summary of Operating and Finance Leases Future Undiscounted Cash Flows	Future undiscounted cash flows are as follows: As of March 27, 2022 Operating Leases Finance Leases Remainder of 2022 $ 1,109 $ 211 2023 1,254 5 2024 471 4 2025 338 4 2026 115 4 Thereafter — — Total lease payments 3,287 228 Less imputed interest (140 ) (3 ) Total present value of lease liabilities $ 3,147 $ 225

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of the periods presented: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Accrued promotions and customer deductions $ 3,998 $ 3,599 Accrued distribution fees and freight 3,582 3,875 Accrued employee related costs 2,058 3,039 Accrued purchases of inventory 1,690 1,197 Accrued marketing and broker commissions 1,215 769 Accrued property, plant and equipment 1,127 1,258 Accrued contract termination costs 1,077 — Other 1,395 1,406 Accrued liabilities $ 16,142 $ 15,143

Product Exit Costs (Tables)

Product Exit Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Activity Related to Exit of Breakfast Products	The following table summarizes the activity related to the exit of our convenient breakfast products: 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 Description Statement of Operations Classification Charges Incurred Amounts Paid or Settled Ending Liability Balance Contract terminations Selling, general and administrative $ 1,126 $ (49 ) $ 1,077 Inventory obsolescence Cost of goods sold 749 (433 ) 316 Customer allowances Net revenue 146 — 146 Asset write-downs Cost of goods sold 119 — 119 Co-manufacturer charges Cost of goods sold 135 (135 ) — Asset disposals Selling, general and administrative 66 (66 ) — Total $ 2,341 $ (683 ) $ 1,658

Common Stock (Tables)

Common Stock (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Reserved Shares of Common Stock for Issuance	As of each balance sheet date, the Company had reserved shares of common stock for issuance in connection with the following: March 27, 2022 December 26, 2021 Options to purchase common stock 4,891,057 4,927,033 Restricted stock units 524,746 107,867 Shares available for grant under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 11,486,192 9,993,187 Total 16,901,995 15,028,087

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity since December 26, 2021: Number of Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of December 26, 2021 4,927,033 $ 9.25 6.5 $ 48,222 Granted 126,197 $ 13.08 Exercised (102,328 ) $ 2.48 $ 1,151 Cancelled (59,845 ) $ 12.15 Outstanding as of March 27, 2022 4,891,057 $ 9.45 6.4 $ 30,670 Options exercisable as of March 27, 2022 2,646,322 $ 5.60 5.0 $ 22,429 Options vested and expected to vest as of March 27, 2022 4,884,445 $ 9.46 6.4 $ 30,610
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity	The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity since December 26, 2021: Number of RSUs Weighted- Average Exercise Price Unvested as of December 26, 2021 107,867 $ 27.53 Granted 432,373 12.82 Vested (11,204 ) 25.68 Forfeited (4,290 ) 15.10 Unvested as of March 27, 2022 524,746 $ 15.55

Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Ta

Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share	Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. common stockholders were calculated as follows: 13-Weeks Ended March 27, 2022 March 28, 2021 Numerator: Net (loss) income $ (1,538 ) $ 3,480 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (2 ) (11 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders’ — basic and diluted $ (1,536 ) $ 3,491 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic 40,532,779 39,536,928 Weighted average effect of potentially dilutive securities: Effect of potentially dilutive stock options — 3,971,982 Effect of potentially dilutive restricted stock units — 461 Effect of potentially dilutive common stock warrants — — Effect of potentially dilutive redeemable convertible preferred stock — — Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted 40,532,779 43,509,371 Net (loss) income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders Basic $ (0.04 ) $ 0.09 Diluted $ (0.04 ) $ 0.08

Nature of the Business and Ba_2

Nature of the Business and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Date of incorporation	Jun. 6, 2013

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 27, 2021
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset	$ 2,916
Lease liability	$ 3,147
ASU 2016-02
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset		$ 4,100
Lease liability		$ 3,800

Investment Securities - Summary

Investment Securities - Summary of Available-for-sale Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 68,447	$ 68,992
Unrealized Losses	(1,396)	(371)
Investment securities, available-for-sale	67,051	68,621
Commercial Paper
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,000	2,999
Investment securities, available-for-sale	1,000	2,999
U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	66,270	64,816
Unrealized Losses	(1,371)	(364)
Investment securities, available-for-sale	64,899	64,452
U.S. Treasury Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,177	1,177
Unrealized Losses	(25)	(7)
Investment securities, available-for-sale	$ 1,152	$ 1,170

Investment Securities - Additio

Investment Securities - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)SecurityPosition	Mar. 28, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 26, 2021USD ($)
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities incurred unrealized losses	$ 1,026,000
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities, tax	242,000	$ 7,000
Unrealized Losses	$ 1,396,000		$ 371,000
Unrealized Loss Position greater than 12 months | Position	3
Aggregate unrealized losses	$ 124,000
Allowance for credit losses on the investment securities	0
Bonds | Minimum
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized Losses	$ 65,000
U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities Issuances for unrealized losses | Security	89
Unrealized Losses	$ 1,371,000		$ 364,000

Investment Securities - Summa_2

Investment Securities - Summary of Contractual Maturities of Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year Amortized Cost	$ 20,640
Due in 1-5 years Amortized Cost	47,807
Amortized Cost	68,447	$ 68,992
Due within one year Fair Value	20,541
Due in 1-5 years Fair Value	46,510
Total available-for-sale Fair Value	$ 67,051

Investment Securities - Schedul

Investment Securities - Schedule of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	$ 86,482	$ 88,722
Level 1
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	19,431	20,101
Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	67,051	68,621
U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	64,899	64,452
U.S. Corporate Bonds and U.S. Dollar Denominated Foreign Bonds | Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	64,899	64,452
Commercial Paper
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	1,000	2,999
Commercial Paper | Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	1,000	2,999
Money Market
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	19,431	20,101
Money Market | Level 1
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	19,431	20,101
U.S. Treasury Securities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	1,152	1,170
U.S. Treasury Securities | Level 2
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets measured at fair value	$ 1,152	$ 1,170

Revenue Recognition - Summary o

Revenue Recognition - Summary of Net Revenue by Primary Product (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 77,058	$ 58,545
Egg and Egg Related Products
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	72,121	54,428
Butter and Butter Related Products
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 4,937	$ 4,117

Revenue Recognition - Summary_2

Revenue Recognition - Summary of Percentage of Net Revenue from Significant Customers (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk - Net Revenue	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Customer A
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	35.00%
Customer B
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage		24.00%
Customer C
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	11.00%	11.00%
Customer D
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	11.00%	10.00%

Revenue Recognition - Summary_3

Revenue Recognition - Summary of Percentage of Accounts Receivable, Net Due from Significant Customers (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk - Accounts Receivable	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Customer A
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	29.00%	19.00%
Customer D
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage	12.00%	13.00%

Accounts Receivable - Additiona

Accounts Receivable - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 25,789	$ 26,938
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 337	$ 269

Accounts Receivable - Summary o

Accounts Receivable - Summary of Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Beginning balance	$ (269)
Provisions Charged to Operating Results	(68)
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Ending balance	$ (337)

Inventories - Schedule of Inven

Inventories - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Inventory [Line Items]
Reserve for Inventory Obsolescence	$ (400)	$ (428)
Inventories	13,336	10,945
Eggs and Egg Related Products
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories gross	6,601	5,850
Butter and Butter Related Products
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories gross	3,052	2,359
Packaging
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories gross	2,106	2,166
Pullets
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories gross	1,328	267
Other
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventories gross	$ 649	$ 731

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 55,431	$ 53,454
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,137)	(8,846)
Property, plant and equipment, net	47,294	44,608
Land
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	525	525
Buildings and Improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,214	14,214
Vehicles
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	689	695
Machinery and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,589	15,523
Leasehold Improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	916	830
Furniture and Fixtures
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	526	503
Construction in Progress
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 23,972	$ 21,164

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021	Dec. 26, 2021
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment	$ 948	$ 785
Machinery and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Finance leases included in property, plant and equipment	$ 818		$ 876

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Variable lease cost	$ 30,200
Option to extend	Our office lease for our corporate headquarters facility in Austin, Texas includes an option to renew, generally at our sole discretion, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term up to five years.
Renewal term	5 years
Option to terminate	In addition, certain leases contain termination options, where the rights to terminate are held by either the Company, the lessor, or both parties.
Finance lease amortization expense	$ 78
Minimum
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Initial term of lease contract	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Initial term of lease contract	7 years

Leases - Schedule of Components

Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Cost (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 361
Finance lease amortization expense	78
Finance lease cost - interest on lease liabilities	3
Short-term lease cost	3
Variable lease cost	30,601
Total lease cost	$ 31,046

Leases - Summary of Cash Flow I

Leases - Summary of Cash Flow Information related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash outflows - payments on operating leases	$ 367
Operating cash outflows - interest payments on finance leases	3
Financing cash outflows - principal payments on finance leases	$ 126	$ 116

Leases - Summary of Right-of-Us

Leases - Summary of Right-of-Use Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Finance leases	$ 20

Leases - Summary of Supplementa

Leases - Summary of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 2,916
Operating lease liabilities	1,406
Operating lease liabilities, non-current	1,741
Total operating lease liabilities	3,147
Property, plant and equipment, net	818
Finance lease liabilities	210	$ 327
Other liabilities	15
Total finance leases	$ 225
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)	2 years 7 months 28 days
Weighted-average discount rate	3.26%
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)	10 months 17 days
Weighted-average discount rate	4.61%

Leases - Summary of Operating a

Leases - Summary of Operating and Finance Leases Future Undiscounted Cash Flows (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases Remainder of 2022	$ 1,109
Operating leases 2023	1,254
Operating leases 2024	471
Operating leases 2025	338
Operating leases 2026	115
Total lease payments	3,287
Less imputed interest	(140)
Total present value of lease liabilities	3,147
Finance leases Remainder of 2022	211
Finance leases 2023	5
Finance leases 2024	4
Finance leases 2025	4
Finance leases 2026	4
Total lease payments	228
Less imputed interest	(3)
Total present value of lease liabilities	$ 225

Accrued Liabilities - Schedule

Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued promotions and customer deductions	$ 3,998	$ 3,599
Accrued distribution fees and freight	3,582	3,875
Accrued employee related costs	2,058	3,039
Accrued purchases of inventory	1,690	1,197
Accrued marketing and broker commissions	1,215	769
Accrued property, plant and equipment	1,127	1,258
Accrued contract termination costs	1,077
Other	1,395	1,406
Accrued liabilities	$ 16,142	$ 15,143

Product Exit Costs - Summary of

Product Exit Costs - Summary of Activity Related to Exit of Breakfast Products (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	$ 2,341
Amounts Paid or Settled	(683)
Ending Liability Balance	1,658
Net Revenue | Customer Allowances
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	146
Ending Liability Balance	146
Cost of Goods Sold | Inventory Obsolescence
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	749
Amounts Paid or Settled	(433)
Ending Liability Balance	316
Cost of Goods Sold | Asset Write-downs
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	119
Ending Liability Balance	119
Cost of Goods Sold | Co-manufacturer Charges
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	135
Amounts Paid or Settled	(135)
Selling, General and Administrative | Asset Disposals
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	66
Amounts Paid or Settled	(66)
Selling, General and Administrative | Contract Terminations
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Charges Incurred	1,126
Amounts Paid or Settled	(49)
Ending Liability Balance	$ 1,077

Common Stock - Additional Infor

Common Stock - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2021	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		310,000,000	310,000,000
Common stock, shares issued		40,596,297	40,493,969
Common stock, shares outstanding		40,596,297	40,493,969
Common stock, par value		$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock voting rights		Each share of the Company’s common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders.
Common stock dividend declared or paid		$ 0
Treasury Stock
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of common stock held in treasury	5,494,918

Common Stock - Schedule of Rese

Common Stock - Schedule of Reserved Shares of Common Stock for Issuance (Details) - shares	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock for issuance	16,901,995	15,028,087
Options to Purchase Common Stock
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock for issuance	4,891,057	4,927,033
Restricted Stock Units
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock for issuance	524,746	107,867
Shares Available for Grant | 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock for issuance	11,486,192	9,993,187

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2022	Jul. 31, 2020	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021	Dec. 26, 2021
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense			$ 1,296	$ 853
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense			$ 15,487
Expected weighted-average period of recognition			2 years 7 months 6 days
Fair value of shares vested			$ 959	304
Common stock for issuance			16,901,995		15,028,087
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation award, description			Initially, the maximum number of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the 2020 Incentive Plan was 8,595,871 shares. The 2020 Incentive Plan provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2020 Incentive Plan will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2030, by an amount equal to 4% of the outstanding number of shares of common stock on the immediately preceding December 31 or such lesser number of shares as determined by the Company’s board of directors.
2020 Equity Incentive Plan | Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares issuable		8,595,871
Percentage of outstanding common stock		4.00%
Number of shares available for future grants			9,786,813
Number of new shares issued	1,619,758
2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation award, description			. The 2020 ESPP authorizes the initial issuance of up to 900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to eligible employees of the Company or, as designated by the Company’s board of directors, employees of a related company. The 2020 ESPP provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2020 ESPP will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on (and including) January 1, 2030, by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of the outstanding number of shares of common stock on the immediately preceding December 31 and (ii) 900,000, or such lesser number of shares as determined by the Company’s board of directors. As of March 27, 2022, 1,699,379 shares of
Common stock for issuance			1,699,379
2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Common Stock
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares issuable		900,000
Percentage of outstanding common stock		1.00%
Number of new shares issued	404,939
Cost of Goods Sold
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense			$ 29	$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Number of Options, Beginning balance	4,927,033
Number of Options, Granted	126,197
Number of Options, Exercised	(102,328)
Number of Options, Cancelled	(59,845)
Number of Options, Ending balance	4,891,057	4,927,033
Number of Options, Options exercisable as of March 27, 2022	2,646,322
Number of Options, Options vested and expected to vest as of March 27, 2022	4,884,445
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance	$ 9.25
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Granted	13.08
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Exercised	2.48
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options Cancelled	12.15
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending balance	9.45	$ 9.25
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable as of March 27,2022	5.60
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options vested and expected to vest as of March27, 2022	$ 9.46
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Balance	6 years 4 months 24 days	6 years 6 months
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Options exercisable as of March 27, 2022	5 years
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Options vested and expected to vest as of March 27, 2022	6 years 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 30,670	$ 48,222
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised	1,151
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable as of March 27, 2022	22,429
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options vested and expected to vest as of March 27, 2022	$ 30,610

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_2

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of RSUs, Beginning balance | shares	107,867
Number of RSUs, Granted | shares	432,373
Number of RSUs, Vested | shares	(11,204)
Number of RSUs, Forfeited | shares	(4,290)
Number of RSUs, Ending balance | shares	524,746
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 27.53
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ / shares	12.82
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested | $ / shares	25.68
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited | $ / shares	15.10
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 15.55

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	61.00%	(9.00%)

Net (Loss) Income Per Share - S

Net (Loss) Income Per Share - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Numerator:
Net (loss) income	$ (1,538)	$ 3,480
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(11)
Net (loss) income attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. common stockholders	$ (1,536)	$ 3,491
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic	40,532,779	39,536,928
Weighted average effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted	40,532,779	43,509,371
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Vital Farms, Inc. stockholders:
Basic	$ (0.04)	$ 0.09
Diluted	$ (0.04)	$ 0.08
Options to Purchase Common Stock
Weighted average effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Effect of potentially dilutive stock		3,971,982
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted average effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Effect of potentially dilutive stock		461

Net (Loss) Income Per Share - A

Net (Loss) Income Per Share - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2021shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	58,475

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2022	Mar. 28, 2021
Sandpebble Builders Preconstruction, Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Paid to related party	$ 121	$ 299