NASDAQ:TWNK Hostess Brands - TWNK Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Hostess Brands, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $24.58 +0.65 (+2.72%) (As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.83▼$24.6850-Day Range$21.81▼$25.2652-Week Range$19.00▼$29.00Volume560,512 shsAverage Volume1.13 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.28 billionP/E Ratio20.66Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$26.33 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Hostess Brands MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.1% Upside$26.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.68% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.41Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth9.09%From $1.10 to $1.20 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.50 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector117th out of 138 stocksBakery Products Industry1st out of 1 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHostess Brands has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $26.33, Hostess Brands has a forecasted upside of 7.1% from its current price of $24.58.Amount of Analyst CoverageHostess Brands has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.68% of the float of Hostess Brands has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHostess Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Hostess Brands has recently decreased by 1.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHostess Brands does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthHostess Brands does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for TWNK. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHostess Brands has a news sentiment score of 0.41. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Hostess Brands this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hostess Brands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.10% of the stock of Hostess Brands is held by insiders. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Hostess Brands are expected to grow by 9.09% in the coming year, from $1.10 to $1.20 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hostess Brands is 20.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.50.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hostess Brands is 20.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.46.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHostess Brands has a P/B Ratio of 1.82. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK) StockHostess Brands, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing baked goods. It operates through the Snacking segment, which consists of sweet baked goods, cookies, bread and buns, and frozen retail products that are sold under the Hostess, Dolly Madison, Cloverhill, Big Texas, and Voortman brands. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS.Read More Receive TWNK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hostess Brands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address TWNK Stock News HeadlinesMarch 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUBS Group Initiates Coverage on Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK)March 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVoortman Cookies Expands Zero Sugar Lineup with Launch of New Zero Sugar Mini WafersMarch 25, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!March 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEstimating The Fair Value Of Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK)March 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK) Price Target Lowered to $23.00 at Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftMarch 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK)March 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands Brings Joy to the Breakfast Table with New Hostess® Donettes® Old Fashioned Mini Donuts and Hostess® Chocolate Drizzle Baby BundtsFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInflation still has Corporate America concerned: stat of the dayMarch 25, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!February 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands earnings: ‘We continue to see a resilient consumer,’ CEO saysFebruary 24, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Mercadolibre (MELI) and Hostess Brands (TWNK)February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNew Hostess® Kazbars™ are Layered with Creamy, Crunchy, Gooey Goodness for a Sensational Snacking ExperienceFebruary 22, 2023 | msn.comHostess Brands's Return on Invested Capital InsightsFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Hostess Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TWNK) Recent Price Movement Underpinned By Its Weak Fundamentals?February 21, 2023 | msn.comHostess Brands (TWNK) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesFebruary 21, 2023 | thestreet.comThe Company That Makes Twinkies Will Shock Your Mouth In New Ways SoonFebruary 21, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHostess Brands hurdles earnings expectations, bolstered by price hikesFebruary 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands Reports Strong Sales and Earnings Growth in 2022February 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Tapestry (TPR), Capri Holdings (CPRI) and Hostess Brands (TWNK)February 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands Announces Updated Timing and Availability of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 ResultsFebruary 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands Announces Presentation at the CAGNY ConferenceFebruary 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results on February 21, 2023January 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHostess Brands, Inc. (TWNK)January 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBetter Bear Market Buy: Hostess Brands vs. J&J Snack FoodsJanuary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere’s the Reason Why Investors Love Hostess Brands (TWNK) StockDecember 20, 2022 | cnbc.comHere are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Hostess, Home Depot, Rivian, Netflix & moreDecember 20, 2022 | msn.comHostess Brands fallls below 200-day moving average after Morgan Stanley downgradeSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive TWNK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hostess Brands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address TWNK Company Calendar Last Earnings2/21/2023Today3/24/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/03/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Bakery products Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNASDAQ:TWNK CUSIPN/A CIK1644406 Webwww.hostessbrands.com Phone(816) 701-4600FaxN/AEmployees2,800Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$26.33 High Stock Price Forecast$29.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$23.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+7.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.19 Trailing P/E Ratio20.66 Forward P/E Ratio22.35 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$164.20 million Net Margins12.09% Pretax Margin15.56% Return on Equity7.56% Return on Assets3.80% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.56 Current Ratio1.64 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.36 billion Price / Sales2.42 Cash Flow$1.46 per share Price / Cash Flow16.80 Book Value$13.50 per share Price / Book1.82Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares133,470,000Free Float132,006,000Market Cap$3.28 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.59 Key ExecutivesAndrew P. CallahanPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorTravis E. LeonardExecutive VP, Chief Financial & Accounting OfficerDan O'LearyChief Growth Officer & Executive Vice PresidentArist MastoridesChief Customer Officer & Executive Vice PresidentJolyn J. SebreeSecretary, Senior Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsNomad FoodsNYSE:NOMDTootsie Roll IndustriesNYSE:TRFreshpetNASDAQ:FRPTIndustrias BachocoNYSE:IBANatura &CoNYSE:NTCOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMetLife Investment Management LLCSold 4,000 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.052%Voya Investment Management LLCBought 776,842 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.669%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 1,481 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.031%Macquarie Group Ltd.Sold 125,143 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.115%Truist Financial CorpBought 4,515 shares on 2/17/2023Ownership: 0.014%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions TWNK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Hostess Brands stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hostess Brands in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" TWNK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TWNK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View TWNK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Hostess Brands' stock price forecast for 2023? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Hostess Brands' shares. Their TWNK share price forecasts range from $23.00 to $29.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $26.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for TWNK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have TWNK shares performed in 2023? Hostess Brands' stock was trading at $22.44 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, TWNK shares have increased by 9.5% and is now trading at $24.58. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Hostess Brands' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023. View our TWNK earnings forecast. How were Hostess Brands' earnings last quarter? Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TWNK) released its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.24. The business had revenue of $339.46 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $331.29 million. Hostess Brands had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.56% and a net margin of 12.09%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 14.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.25 EPS. What ETFs hold Hostess Brands' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC), First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG), Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO), Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (FDLS) and SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG). What guidance has Hostess Brands issued on next quarter's earnings? Hostess Brands updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 21st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.08-$1.13 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.09. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Hostess Brands own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hostess Brands investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Netflix (NFLX), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), General Electric (GE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Boeing (BA). What is Hostess Brands' stock symbol? Hostess Brands trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TWNK." Who are Hostess Brands' major shareholders? Hostess Brands' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.81%), Artemis Investment Management LLP (2.21%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.99%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.91%), Morgan Stanley (1.32%) and First Trust Advisors LP (1.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Wilson Jacobs, Hostess Cdm Co-Invest, Llc, Michael Gernigin and Michael John Cramer. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Hostess Brands? Shares of TWNK 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Hostess Brands' stock price today? One share of TWNK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.58. How much money does Hostess Brands make? Hostess Brands (NASDAQ:TWNK) has a market capitalization of $3.28 billion and generates $1.36 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $164.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.19 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Hostess Brands have? The company employs 2,800 workers across the globe. How can I contact Hostess Brands? Hostess Brands' mailing address is 1 EAST ARMOUR BOULEVARD, KANSAS CITY MO, 64111. The official website for the company is www.hostessbrands.com. The company can be reached via phone at (816) 701-4600 or via email at katie.turner@icrinc.com. This page (NASDAQ:TWNK) was last updated on 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. 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