Mediolanum International Funds Ltd Makes New $2.73 Million Investment in Kraft Heinz Company $KHC

Key Points

• Mediolanum International Funds Ltd bought a new stake in Kraft Heinz during Q1, acquiring 122,411 shares valued at about $2.73 million.
• Kraft Heinz reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings, with EPS of $0.58 versus the $0.50 estimate and revenue of $6.05 billion versus $5.89 billion expected. The company also reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of 1.98 to 2.10.
• The stock is drawing mixed signals: it pays a 6.2% dividend yield, but analysts remain cautious, with a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a price target of $23.12.

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 122,411 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,735,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of KHC. Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of Kraft Heinz during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in Kraft Heinz in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Key Capital Management INC bought a new position in Kraft Heinz in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new position in Kraft Heinz in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Kraft Heinz by 70.2% during the 4th quarter. New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,239 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 511 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 78.17% of the company's stock.

Kraft Heinz Trading Down 0.3%

KHC opened at $25.79 on Wednesday. The firm's fifty day moving average is $24.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $23.54. The firm has a market cap of $30.58 billion, a PE ratio of -5.31 and a beta of 0.09. Kraft Heinz Company has a twelve month low of $21.03 and a twelve month high of $29.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 1.20.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $6.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.89 billion. Kraft Heinz had a negative net margin of 23.05% and a positive return on equity of 7.26%. The firm's revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.62 EPS. Kraft Heinz has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.980-2.100 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Kraft Heinz Company will post 2.07 EPS for the current year.

Kraft Heinz Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. Kraft Heinz's dividend payout ratio is -32.92%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on KHC shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d)" rating on shares of Kraft Heinz in a research note on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Kraft Heinz from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. BTIG Research assumed coverage on Kraft Heinz in a report on Monday, April 13th. They issued a "neutral" rating for the company. Zacks Research raised Kraft Heinz from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on Kraft Heinz from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Reduce" and a consensus price target of $23.12.

More Kraft Heinz News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kraft Heinz this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The Disney alliance could expand Kraft Heinz’s visibility across theme parks, cruises, media, and consumer products, creating a platform to refresh key brands and potentially boost long-term demand. Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company Announce Landmark Alliance, Uniting the Iconic Companies Across Food, Media and Experiences
• Positive Sentiment: Kraft Heinz will become the exclusive supplier of several products at Disney destinations, which could support recurring product placement and stronger brand association with families. Disney partners with Kraft Heinz for theme parks, cruises, and media
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentary around the deal suggest the partnership is strategically interesting, but investors are still waiting for proof that it will improve earnings estimates or growth trends. Kraft Heinz Bets on Disney to Revive Its Brands
• Neutral Sentiment: Separate valuation-focused coverage from Zacks indicates the stock remains a debate for investors, with no clear catalyst from the article itself beyond standard value-screening discussion. 1 Stock Under $50 with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 We Avoid
• Negative Sentiment: Some market coverage says shares slipped after the announcement because the deal’s upside may already be priced in, and it may take time before the partnership shows up in financial results. Disney, Kraft Heinz Stocks Slip After Companies Announce Multi-Year Strategic Alliance

Insider Activity at Kraft Heinz

In other news, insider Diana Frost sold 18,502 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.05, for a total transaction of $426,471.10. Following the sale, the insider owned 102,667 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,366,474.35. This trade represents a 15.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Kraft Heinz Company Profile

The Kraft Heinz Company NASDAQ: KHC is a global food and beverage company formed in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company. The combination created one of the largest packaged-food companies in the world, built around well-known consumer brands. The merger was supported by major investors and established a multi-national platform for branded food products.

Kraft Heinz develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of branded packaged foods and condiments.

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