Wall Street is coalescing around the bullish thesis for Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) as yet another analyst has initiated coverage with a buy rating on the producer of meat alternatives. Thefly.com says BTIG analyst Peter Saleh's investor note says there's a case to be made for supporting companies that "make a difference," and with increased consumer acceptance of plant-based meats, along with future restaurant partnerships, Beyond Meat can be a $173 stock. Image source: Getty Images. Feasting on the potential Shares of Beyond Meat have surged 170% since the spread of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in mid-March, but Wall Street sees the faux-meat maker having much more upside potential. Recently, Argus Research increased its price target on its stock to $180. There's an argument to be made that Beyond Meat has a unique opportunity during this crisis to gain hold of greater consumer mindshare because the spread of the coronavirus has caused outbreaks to occur at meat processing, facilities leading to their closure. Meat shortages could be Beyond Meat's big break, but BTIG also points to its partnerships with restaurants like Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), Dunkin' (NASDAQ: DNKN), and maybe even McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), which it's trialing in Canada, which could give it national menu prominence. BTIG's price target envisions a bullish 33% upside to Beyond Meat's current $130 stock, and with analysts piling onto plant-based meat substitute, momentum may just carry investors there too. 10 stocks we like better than Beyond Meat, Inc.When investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.* David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Beyond Meat, Inc. wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of April 16, 2020 Rich Duprey has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Starbucks. The Motley Fool recommends Beyond Meat, Inc. and Dunkin' Brands Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.Source