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NASDAQ:KHC

Kraft Heinz - KHC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$38.18
+0.76 (+2.03%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$37.42
$38.22
50-Day Range
$37.42
$42.42
52-Week Range
$32.73
$44.87
Volume
4.94 million shs
Average Volume
6.16 million shs
Market Capitalization
$46.77 billion
P/E Ratio
19.99
Dividend Yield
4.19%
Price Target
$42.67

Kraft Heinz MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.8% Upside
$42.67 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.58% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.44
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.68mentions of Kraft Heinz in the last 14 days
Based on 21 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$10.07 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.64%
From $2.71 to $2.89 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.71 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

27th out of 136 stocks

Canned, Frozen, & Preserved Fruits, Vegetables, & Food Special Industry

1st out of 5 stocks


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About Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) Stock

Kraft Heinz Co. is a global food and beverage company that manufactures and markets various household brands, including Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Mayer, and Planters. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and operates in over 40 countries. Kraft Heinz Co. is a consumer staples stock because it sells necessary items regardless of the economic landscape. Kraft Heinz Co. is a defensive stock because it typically provides a steadier dividend and a consistent share price. 

Kraft Heinz has a long-standing history of producing food products that are high in quality and affordable in price. Their portfolio includes a wide range of products such as condiments, cheese, meals and snacks. Some of the most popular products in their portfolio include Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Heinz Ketchup, Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs and Planters Peanuts.

In 2015, Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company merged to form Kraft Heinz. The merger brought together two of the world's most iconic food brands. In 2017 the company acquired Big Food Group, a UK-based food company that produces a range of products, including sauces, soups, and condiments. In 2018, Kraft Heinz acquired Primal Kitchen, which makes a range of organic and paleo-friendly food products, including dressings, marinades, and protein bars. In 2018, Kraft Heinz acquired the food and instant coffee business of Cerebos Australia, a subsidiary of Japan's Suntory Holdings. In October 2020, Kraft Heinz acquired Assan Foods, a Turkish-based company that produces a range of sauces, tomato paste, and other food products. In November 2020, Kraft Heinz acquired  Primal Nutrition LLC, a collagen powder and bars maker, for an undisclosed sum.

Despite its strong brand recognition and wide range of products, Kraft Heinz has faced several challenges in recent years. One of the biggest challenges the company has faced is changing consumer preferences. Consumers are increasingly looking for healthier, organic, and natural food products, which has led to a decline in sales of some of Kraft Heinz's core products.

Kraft Heinz has focused on innovation and product development to address these challenges. The company has launched several new products recently, including its organic Capri Sun juices line and Planters Nut-rition line of snacks fortified with vitamins and minerals. The company has also focused on improving the quality of its existing products, such as removing artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from its Macaroni and Cheese products.

In addition to product innovation, Kraft Heinz has also tried to improve its operational efficiency. In 2019, the company announced a plan to reduce its global workforce by 5%, or approximately 2,500 positions, to streamline its operations and reduce costs. The company also announced plans to invest in its supply chain and distribution networks to improve efficiency.

Investors in Kraft Heinz have seen mixed results in recent years. In 2020, the company's stock price declined by approximately 20% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted its supply chain and product demand. However, the company's stock price recovered in 2021, reporting solid earnings results and announcing plans to increase its dividend.

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KHC Stock News Headlines

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KHC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/30 Dividend
11/23/2022
Dividend Payable
12/30/2022
Last Earnings
2/15/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/09/2023
Today
3/25/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Canned, frozen, & preserved fruits, vegetables, & food special
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:KHC
Employees
37,000
Year Founded
2015

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$42.67
High Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$38.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+11.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.36 billion
Pretax Margin
11.20%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$26.49 billion
Cash Flow
$3.61 per share
Book Value
$39.86 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,225,000,000
Free Float
1,207,853,000
Market Cap
$46.77 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.70

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Key Executives

  • Miguel PatricioMiguel Patricio
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Andre MacielAndre Maciel
    Global Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
  • Melissa Alves Werneck
    Global Chief People Officer & EVP
  • Rafael de Oliveira Oliveira
    Executive VP & President-International Markets
  • Rashida la Lande
    Secretary, Executive VP & Global General Counsel













KHC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kraft Heinz stock right now?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" KHC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KHC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Kraft Heinz's stock price forecast for 2023?

12 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Kraft Heinz's stock. Their KHC share price forecasts range from $38.00 to $50.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $42.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have KHC shares performed in 2023?

Kraft Heinz's stock was trading at $40.71 at the start of the year. Since then, KHC shares have decreased by 6.2% and is now trading at $38.18.
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When is Kraft Heinz's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 26th 2023.
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How were Kraft Heinz's earnings last quarter?

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 15th. The company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.07. The firm earned $7.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.23 billion. Kraft Heinz had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.03% and a net margin of 8.92%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.79 EPS.
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How often does Kraft Heinz pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kraft Heinz?

Kraft Heinz announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 10th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.19%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 9th.
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Is Kraft Heinz a good dividend stock?

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.26%. KHC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 83.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, KHC will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.36% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Kraft Heinz issued on next quarter's earnings?

Kraft Heinz issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 15th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.67-$2.75 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.77. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Miguel Patricio's approval rating as Kraft Heinz's CEO?

95 employees have rated Kraft Heinz Chief Executive Officer Miguel Patricio on Glassdoor.com. Miguel Patricio has an approval rating of 80% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kraft Heinz own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kraft Heinz investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Bank of America (BAC), AbbVie (ABBV), General Electric (GE) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

What is Kraft Heinz's stock symbol?

Kraft Heinz trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KHC."

Who are Kraft Heinz's major shareholders?

Kraft Heinz's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.59%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.22%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.10%), Morgan Stanley (0.88%), LSV Asset Management (0.62%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.54%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruno Keller, Damme Alexandre Van, Elio Leoni Sceti, Flavio Torres, Global Food Holdings Lp 3G, John T Cahill, Lande Rashida La, Marcos Eloi Lima, Melissa Werneck, Miguel Patricio, Rafael Oliveira and Vince Garlati.
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How do I buy shares of Kraft Heinz?

Shares of KHC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Kraft Heinz's stock price today?

One share of KHC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.18.

How much money does Kraft Heinz make?

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) has a market capitalization of $46.77 billion and generates $26.49 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.36 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.91 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kraft Heinz have?

The company employs 37,000 workers across the globe.

Does Kraft Heinz have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Kraft Heinz: Alimentos Heinz C.A., Alimentos Heinz de Costa Rica S.A., Asian Home Gourmet Pte. Ltd, Asian Restaurants Limited, Battery Properties Inc., Boca Foods Company, Cadbury, Cairo Food Industries S.A.E., Capri Sun Inc., Carlton Bridge Limited, Cerebos Australia Ltd., Cerebos Gregg’s Ltd., Cerebos Skellerop Ltd., Churny Company Inc., Claussen Pickle Co., Comercializadora Heinz Panama SCA, Country Ford Development Limited, Delimex de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Delta Incorporated Limited, Devour Foods LLC, Distribuidora Heinz Caracas C.A., Distribuidora Heinz Maracaibo C.A., Ethical Bean Coffee Company Limited, Ethical Bean LLC, Fall Ridge Partners LLP, Foodstar (China) Investments Company Limited, Foodstar (Shanghai) Foods Co. Ltd., Foodstar Holdings Pte. Ltd., Fruitlove LLC, Fundacion Heinz, Garland BBQ Company, Gevalia Kaffe LLC, Golden Circle Limited, H. J. Heinz Belgium S.A., H. J. Heinz Company Brands LLC, H.J. Heinz Asset Leasing Limited, H.J. Heinz B.V., H.J. Heinz Company (Ireland) Limited, H.J. Heinz Company (New Zealand) Limited, H.J. Heinz Company Australia Limited, H.J. Heinz Company Limited, H.J. Heinz Distribution SAS, H.J. Heinz European Holding B.V., H.J. Heinz Finance UK PLC, H.J. Heinz Foods Spain S.L.U., H.J. Heinz Foods UK Limited, H.J. Heinz France SAS, H.J. Heinz Frozen & Chilled Foods Limited, H.J. Heinz Global Holding B.V., H.J. Heinz Global Holding LLC, H.J. Heinz GmbH, H.J. Heinz Group B.V., H.J. Heinz Holding B.V., H.J. Heinz Investments Coöperatief U.A., H.J. Heinz Ireland Holdings, H.J. Heinz Manufacturing Ireland Limited, H.J. Heinz Manufacturing Spain S.L.U., H.J. Heinz Manufacturing UK Limited, H.J. Heinz Nederland B.V., H.J. Heinz Nigeria Limited, H.J. Heinz Polska Sp. z o.o., H.J. Heinz Supply Chain Europe B.V., H.J. Heinz US Brands LLC, HJH Development Corporation, HJH Overseas LLC, HP Foods Holdings Limited, HP Foods International Limited, HP Foods Limited, HZ.I.L. Ltd., Heinz (China) Investment Company Limited, Heinz (China) Sauces & Condiments Co. Ltd., Heinz Africa FZE, Heinz Africa and Middle East FZE, Heinz Asean Pte. Ltd., Heinz Brasil S.A., Heinz Colombia SAS, Heinz Credit LLC, Heinz Egypt LLC, Heinz Egypt Trading LLC, Heinz Europe Unlimited, Heinz Finance (Luxembourg) S.à r.l, Heinz Foreign Investment Company, Heinz Frozen & Chilled Foods B.V., Heinz Gida Anonim Sirketi, Heinz Hong Kong Ltd., Heinz Investments (Cyprus) Ltd., Heinz Israel Ltd., Heinz Italia S.p.A., Heinz Japan Ltd., Heinz Korea Ltd., Heinz Mexico S.A. de C.V., Heinz Nutrition Foundation India, Heinz Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited, Heinz Panama S.A., Heinz Purchasing Company, Heinz Qingdao Food Co. Ltd., Heinz Shanghai Enterprise Services Co. Ltd., Heinz Single Service Limited, Heinz South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., Heinz Thailand Limited, Heinz Transatlantic Holding LLC, Heinz UFE Ltd., Heinz Vietnam Company Limited, Heinz Wattie's Limited, Heinz Wattie's Pty Limited, Heinz Wattie’s Japan YK, Heinz-Noble Inc., Helco Services Limited, Highview Atlantic Finance (Barbados) SRL, Horizon FZCO, Horizon UAE FZCO, Hugo Canning Co. Pty Ltd., Industria Procesadora de Alimentos de Barcelona C.A., International Gourmet Specialties LLC, International Spirits Recipes LLC, Istituto Scotti Bassani per la Ricerca e l'Informazione Scientifica e Nutrizionale, Jacobs Road Limited, KFG Management Services LLC, KH Caribbean SRL, KH Foodstar LLC, KH Gustav LLC, KH Investment Company LLC, KHFC Luxembourg Holdings S.à r.l, Kaiping Guanghe Fermented Bean Curd Co. Ltd., Kaiping Jiashili Dried Fruit and Nuts Co. Ltd., Kaiping Weishida Seasonings Co. Ltd., Koninklijke De Ruijter B.V., Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Kraft Foods Group Exports LLC, Kraft Foods Group Netherlands Holding B.V., Kraft Foods Group Puerto Rico LLC, Kraft Heinz (Barbados) SRL, Kraft Heinz (Ireland) Ltd, Kraft Heinz Amsterdam B.V., Kraft Heinz Argentina S.R.L., Kraft Heinz Australia Pty Limited, Kraft Heinz Brasil Comercio Distribuicao E Importacao Ltda., Kraft Heinz Canada ULC, Kraft Heinz Chile Limitada, Kraft Heinz Foods Company, Kraft Heinz Foods Company LP, Kraft Heinz Foods Luxembourg Holdings S.à r.l, Kraft Heinz Global Finance B.V., Kraft Heinz Holding LLC, Kraft Heinz India Private Limited, Kraft Heinz Ingredients Corp., Kraft Heinz Intermediate Corporation I, Kraft Heinz Intermediate Corporation II, Kraft Heinz International B.V., Kraft Heinz Investment Company LLC, Kraft Heinz NoMa B.V., Kraft Heinz Puerto Rico LLC, Kraft Heinz Sewickley C.V., Kraft Heinz Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd., Kraft Heinz UK Limited, Kraft Heinz Yangjiang Foods Co. Ltd., Kraft New Services LLC, LLC Heinz-Georgievsk, LLC Ivanovsky Kombinat Detskogo Pitaniya, La Bonne Cuisine Limited, Langtech Citrus Pty. Limited, Lea & Perrins LLC, Lea & Perrins Limited, MILKSUN spol. s.r.o., Master Chef Limited, Mealtime Stories LLC, Nanjing Jilun Seasoning Products Pte. Ltd., Nature's Delicious Foods Group LLC, Noble Insurance Company Limited, O.R.A. LLC, P.T. Heinz ABC Indonesia, PPK Ltd., Petroproduct-Otradnoye Limited, Phenix Management Corporation, Pollio Italian Cheese Company, Primal Kitchen, Primal Nutrition LLC, Pro-Share Limited, Pudliszki Sp. z o.o., RINC Ltd., Renee's Gourmet Foods Inc., Salpak Pty Ltd., Seven Seas Foods Inc., Sewickley LLC, TNCOR Ltd., The Bold Butcher LLC, The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation, The Yuban Coffee Company, Thompson & Hills Ltd., Top Taste Company Limited, Tsai Weng Ping Incorporated Limited, WW Foods LLC, Weishida (Nanjing) Foods Co. Ltd., Wellio Inc., Wexford LLC, XO Dairy LLC, evolv group llc, evolv venture capital fund LP, and evolv ventures llc.
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How can I contact Kraft Heinz?

Kraft Heinz's mailing address is ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH PA, 15222. The official website for the company is www.kraftheinzcompany.com. The company can be reached via phone at (412) 456-5700, via email at ir@kraftheinzcompany.com, or via fax at 847-646-2922.

This page (NASDAQ:KHC) was last updated on 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff