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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$28.06 +0.56 (+2.04%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Kraft Heinz - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
16
Buy
0

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, and 16 have given a hold rating for KHC.

Consensus Price Target

$30.12
7.33% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kraft Heinz, the average price target is $30.12. The highest price target for KHC is $35.00, while the lowest price target for KHC is $27.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.33% from the current price of $28.06.
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KHC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/24/24 to 8/24/25
1 Month Ago
7/25/24 to 7/25/25
3 Months Ago
5/26/24 to 5/26/25
1 Year Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
16 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$30.12$30.29$30.65$37.31
Forecasted Upside7.33% Upside5.63% Upside16.53% Upside3.89% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Hold

KHC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KHC Price Targets by Month

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Kraft Heinz Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKraft HeinzConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.84
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.33% Upside112.11% Upside9.65% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Thomas Palmer
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Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $27.00-2.42%
8/1/2025Hsbc Global Res
5 of 5 stars
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7/31/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Cody Ross
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$29.00 ➝ $30.00+7.38%
7/14/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Chris Carey
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$27.00 ➝ $29.00+6.85%
6/25/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Leah Jordan
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$25.00 ➝ $27.00+3.73%
5/28/2025Mizuho
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J. Baumgartner
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Set TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$31.00 ➝ $29.00+9.16%
5/9/2025DZ Bank
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A. Moutopoulos
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$31.00+8.81%
4/30/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Matthew Smith
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$31.00 ➝ $30.00+3.09%
4/22/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Alexia Howard
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$34.00 ➝ $31.00+3.54%
4/16/2025Cfra Research
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A. Sundaram
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DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
4/4/2025Citigroup
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T. Palmer
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Sell$28.00 ➝ $27.00-12.37%
3/24/2025Morgan Stanley
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Megan Alexander
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Initiated CoverageUnderweight$29.00-1.76%
2/14/2025Barclays
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Andrew Lazar
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$33.00 ➝ $29.00-1.05%
2/13/2025Piper Sandler
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Michael Lavery
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00 ➝ $31.00+7.47%
2/13/2025Bank of America
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Bryan Spillane
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$36.00 ➝ $30.00+4.82%
1/29/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Rob Dickerson
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$34.00 ➝ $30.00+1.15%
1/8/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$34.00 ➝ $32.00+8.36%
1/7/2025Evercore ISI
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D. Palmer
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ In-Line$38.00 ➝ $35.00+16.47%
10/31/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$39.00 ➝ $35.00+3.77%
9/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$38.00+10.18%

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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 Friday, August 22, 2025. 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 Kraft Heinz Company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has set its fiscal year 2025 guidance at an EPS range of 2.510-2.670, suggesting optimism about future profitability.
  • The current stock price is around $27.91, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food and beverage sector.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 5.7%, providing income for investors.
  • Analysts forecast an EPS of 2.68 for the current year, indicating expected stability and potential for positive returns.

Kraft Heinz
Bear Case

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

  • The company experienced a revenue decline of 1.9% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market competitiveness.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company has a negative net margin of 20.83%, indicating that it is currently spending more to operate than it is earning, which could affect long-term sustainability.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently negative, suggesting that the company may not be generating enough profit to cover its dividend payments, which could lead to future cuts.
  • Despite recent upgrades from analysts, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce," indicating that many analysts are cautious about its future performance.
  • Insider transactions show a significant sale of shares by a director, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects.

KHC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kraft Heinz is $30.12, with a high forecast of $35.00 and a low forecast of $27.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 16 hold ratings 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 upside of 7.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kraft Heinz's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Kraft Heinz has been rated by research analysts at Hsbc Global Res, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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 Moderate Buy. Learn more on how KHC compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:KHC) was last updated on 8/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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