Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Sells 137,199 Shares of Kraft Heinz Company $KHC

Key Points

• Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH trimmed its stake in Kraft Heinz by 10% in Q4, selling 137,199 shares and now owns 1,237,270 shares (about 0.10%) valued at roughly $30.14 million.
• Analysts' sentiment skews negative with a MarketBeat consensus rating of Reduce and a $23.47 target; several brokerages recently cut price targets (e.g., Deutsche Bank to $20, JPMorgan to $21, Wells Fargo to $23) while most still rate the stock as Hold.
• Kraft Heinz beat quarterly EPS estimates ($0.67 vs. $0.61), set FY2026 guidance of 1.980–2.100 EPS, and pays an annualized dividend yielding about 7.3%.

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH trimmed its stake in Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC - Free Report) by 10.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,237,270 shares of the company's stock after selling 137,199 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned 0.10% of Kraft Heinz worth $30,143,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in KHC. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Kraft Heinz in the 1st quarter worth $207,000. Woodline Partners LP raised its position in shares of Kraft Heinz by 39.0% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 73,700 shares of the company's stock worth $2,243,000 after acquiring an additional 20,690 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Kraft Heinz by 16.6% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 51,222 shares of the company's stock worth $1,323,000 after acquiring an additional 7,307 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its position in shares of Kraft Heinz by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 522,147 shares of the company's stock worth $13,482,000 after acquiring an additional 4,003 shares in the last quarter. Finally, HUB Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in Kraft Heinz during the 2nd quarter worth $207,000. 78.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently weighed in on KHC. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on Kraft Heinz from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Kraft Heinz from $22.00 to $21.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Zacks Research upgraded Kraft Heinz from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday. Barclays boosted their price target on Kraft Heinz from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Kraft Heinz from $25.00 to $23.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $23.47.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Cory Onell sold 9,045 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.61, for a total value of $222,597.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 202,454 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,982,392.94. This represents a 4.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.24% of the company's stock.

Kraft Heinz Stock Performance

Shares of KHC stock opened at $21.97 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $26.05 billion, a PE ratio of -4.45 and a beta of 0.07. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $23.07 and a 200-day simple moving average of $23.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Kraft Heinz Company has a 52-week low of $21.03 and a 52-week high of $30.12.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.38 billion. Kraft Heinz had a positive return on equity of 7.07% and a negative net margin of 23.44%.Kraft Heinz's quarterly revenue was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.84 EPS. Kraft Heinz has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.980-2.100 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Kraft Heinz Company will post 2.03 EPS for the current year.

Kraft Heinz Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were issued a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.3%. Kraft Heinz's dividend payout ratio is presently -32.39%.

Key Kraft Heinz News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded KHC from "strong sell" to "hold," reducing near-term sell-side pressure and supporting sentiment. Zacks Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst pieces highlight KHC's strong history of earnings surprises and argue the company has the ingredients to beat next quarter's estimates, a catalyst that can lift the stock on another surprise. Why Kraft Heinz (KHC) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha frames KHC as a contrarian opportunity: the 2026 turnaround plan (incremental investments, higher R&D and marketing) means the investment thesis is stabilization rather than growth, so modest improvements could prompt a quick re-rating from deeply discounted multiples. Kraft Heinz: It Only Needs To Get Less Bad
• Positive Sentiment: Investor-facing pieces (The Motley Fool) pitch KHC as a "ridiculously cheap" Buffett stock with potential upside for patient investors, which can attract value-oriented buying. This Ridiculously Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Could Make You Richer
• Neutral Sentiment: Value-oriented analyses ask whether now is the time to "reconsider" KHC after a multi-year slide; useful background for investors weighing risk/reward but not an immediate catalyst. Is It Time To Reconsider Kraft Heinz (KHC) After Its Multi Year Share Price Slide?
• Neutral Sentiment: Roundups noting KHC as a notable Buffett holding (and how Berkshire’s stake has shrunk) provide context on ownership and investor perception but are descriptive rather than immediately price-moving. Kraft Heinz (KHC) Is Among The Best Warren Buffett Stocks: Find Out Why
• Negative Sentiment: An opinion piece argues Berkshire’s investment in KHC has been a mistake and questions long-term investor conviction, reinforcing downside risk if operational improvements disappoint. When Buffett Walks Away, Who's Left to Believe in Kraft Heinz?

About Kraft Heinz

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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