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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$23.43 +0.08 (+0.34%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$23.46 +0.03 (+0.13%)
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Kraft Heinz - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
5
Hold
14
Buy
1

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 20 analysts, 5 have given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KHC.

Consensus Price Target

$22.69
-3.17% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kraft Heinz, the average price target is $22.69. The highest price target for KHC is $28.00, while the lowest price target for KHC is $17.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.17% from the current price of $23.43.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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KHC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Month Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26
3 Months Ago
3/11/25 to 3/11/26
1 Year Ago
6/9/24 to 6/9/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
5 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$22.69$23.06$24.89$30.35
Forecasted Upside-3.17% Downside-3.61% Downside7.56% Upside14.63% Upside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceReduce

KHC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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KHC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Kraft Heinz Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKraft HeinzConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.85
2.09
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.84% Downside113.98% Upside16.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/3/2026
Alexia Howard
Alexia Howard
Not Rated
DowngradeMarket PerformUnderperform$25.00 ➝ $21.00-9.99%
5/8/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Peter Grom
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$23.00 ➝ $24.00+0.47%
5/7/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Michael Lavery
Michael Lavery
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$24.00 ➝ $23.00-0.30%
5/7/2026Lower Target$18.00 ➝ $17.00-28.08%
5/7/2026Boost TargetHold$20.00 ➝ $22.00-4.64%
4/23/2026 Set Target$22.00-0.24%
4/21/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D)
4/21/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
4/13/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral
3/30/2026 Lower TargetHold$23.00 ➝ $20.00-9.39%
3/25/2026 Lower TargetHold$24.00 ➝ $20.00-9.39%
3/25/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$22.00 ➝ $21.00-2.18%
3/12/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$25.00 ➝ $23.00-0.61%
2/23/2026Lower TargetNeutral$27.00 ➝ $25.00+2.46%
2/12/2026 Set Target$23.00-5.99%
2/12/2026 Lower Target$25.00 ➝ $22.00-11.96%
2/12/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$24.00 ➝ $25.00+0.04%
10/30/2025 Lower Target$29.00 ➝ $27.00+9.14%
9/19/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
9/3/2025Lower TargetHold$30.00 ➝ $28.00+7.61%
4/16/2025DowngradeModerate BuyHold
4/4/2025Reiterated RatingNeutralSell$28.00 ➝ $27.00-12.37%
2/13/2025DowngradeBuyUnderperform$36.00 ➝ $30.00+4.82%

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Should I Buy Kraft Heinz Stock? KHC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Kraft Heinz pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Kraft Heinz
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Kraft Heinz Company:

  • The current stock price is around $22.58, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food and beverage sector.
  • The company recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong operational performance and potential for future growth.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 7.1%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • With a market capitalization of about $26.77 billion, The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest packaged-food companies, which can offer stability and resilience in the market.
  • The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.8%, suggesting a positive trend in sales and consumer demand for its products.

Kraft Heinz
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Kraft Heinz Company for these reasons:

  • The stock has a negative net margin of 23.05%, which indicates that the company is currently facing challenges in profitability.
  • Analysts have mixed sentiments about the stock, with a significant number rating it as "Hold" or "Sell," reflecting caution in the market.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is negative, which can be a red flag for potential investors as it suggests that the company is not currently generating profits relative to its share price.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the company has faced underperformance over longer periods, which may concern investors looking for consistent returns.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating that it relies on debt financing, which can pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.

KHC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kraft Heinz is $22.69, with a high forecast of $28.00 and a low forecast of $17.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 14 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" KHC shares.

According to analysts, Kraft Heinz's stock has a predicted downside of -3.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kraft Heinz's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Kraft Heinz less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Kraft Heinz is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KHC compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:KHC) was last updated on 6/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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