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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$26.62 +0.14 (+0.54%)
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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
4
Hold
14
Buy
0

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, and 14 have given a hold rating for KHC.

Consensus Price Target

$30.35
14.01% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kraft Heinz, the average price target is $30.35. The highest price target for KHC is $35.00, while the lowest price target for KHC is $25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.01% from the current price of $26.62.
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KHC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Month Ago
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
3 Months Ago
3/12/24 to 3/12/25
1 Year Ago
6/11/23 to 6/10/24
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
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$30.35$30.65$30.86$40.08
Forecasted Upside14.01% Upside9.14% Upside1.84% Upside19.47% Upside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Reduce
Moderate Buy

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
1.78
2.52
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.63% Upside53.72% Upside13.46% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/9/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
Leah Jordan
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Lower TargetSell ➝ Sell$27.00 ➝ $25.00-6.25%
5/28/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
J. Baumgartner
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Set TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$31.00 ➝ $29.00+9.16%
5/9/2025DZ Bank
4 of 5 stars
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%
2/13/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Ken Goldman
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $31.00+6.84%
2/13/2025Piper Sandler
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Michael Lavery
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.00 ➝ $31.00+7.47%
2/13/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Chris Carey
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$31.00 ➝ $30.00+4.87%
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%
1/16/2025UBS Group
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Cody Ross
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $31.00+6.99%
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 Thursday, June 5, 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 current stock price is around $26.66, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food and beverage sector.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company has a strong dividend yield of 6.00%, providing a steady income stream for investors through its quarterly dividend payments.
  • Despite recent challenges, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating potential for growth and profitability.
  • The firm maintains a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, suggesting a lower risk profile and financial stability compared to companies with higher leverage.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $31.55 billion, The Kraft Heinz Company is a significant player in the food industry, which may attract institutional investors.

Kraft Heinz
Bear Case

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

  • Recent downgrades from multiple analysts, including a cut from "buy" to "underperform," indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • The company's revenue has declined by 6.4% year-over-year, raising concerns about its ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.
  • With a consensus rating of "Hold," the stock may not be seen as a strong buy, suggesting that many analysts are cautious about its potential upside.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company has a relatively high payout ratio of 73.06%, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or weather economic downturns.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of around $30.65, which is only slightly above the current stock price, indicating limited upside potential in the near term.

KHC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kraft Heinz is $30.35, with a high forecast of $35.00 and a low forecast of $25.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kraft Heinz in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings and 14 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 14.01% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Kraft Heinz's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Kraft Heinz has been rated by research analysts at Cfra Research, Citigroup, DZ Bank, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, and The Goldman Sachs Group 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 6/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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