WK Kellogg (KLG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

W. K. Kellogg (NYSE: KLG) is a global leader in the manufacture and marketing of convenient, nutritious foods and snacks. Founded in 1906 by Will Keith Kellogg in Battle Creek, Michigan, the company pioneered ready-to-eat cereal with its iconic Corn Flakes brand. Over the years, W. K. Kellogg has expanded its product portfolio to include a wide range of breakfast cereals, toaster pastries, bars, crackers and plant-based offerings. Its widely recognized brands encompass Frosted Flakes, Special K, Pop-Tarts, Cheez-It, Pringles and Eggo, catering to diverse consumer preferences and dietary needs.

Operating in more than 180 countries, W. K. Kellogg serves North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific through multiple distribution channels including supermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce platforms and food service outlets. The company’s international footprint is supported by a network of regional manufacturing facilities and partnerships that enable local innovation and responsive supply chains. In developing markets, W. K. Kellogg focuses on adapting its core brands to local tastes and nutrition requirements while building awareness of cereals and healthy snacking habits.

Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, W. K. Kellogg pursues initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact and enhancing community well-being. The company targets improvements in water stewardship, greenhouse gas emissions and packaging recyclability. Through its charitable arm, the Kellogg Company Fund, it invests in hunger relief programs, agricultural resilience and early childhood education worldwide. These efforts underscore the firm’s dedication to responsible growth and stakeholder engagement.

W. K. Kellogg is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Steven A. Cahillane, who has overseen strategic initiatives to strengthen brand innovation, optimize operations and drive margin improvement. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in research and development to bring new, health-oriented products to market and enhance the nutritional profile of existing offerings. Supported by an experienced executive team, W. K. Kellogg remains focused on expanding its global reach and solidifying its position as a premier provider of cereal and convenience foods.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.82 to $22.93
• 50-Day Range: $15.45 to $22.89
• 52-Week Range: $14.80 to $22.96
• Volume: 6.89 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.15 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.97 billion
• P/E Ratio: 35.75
• Dividend Yield: 2.88%
• Price Target: $17.71
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

WK Kellogg Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

WK Kellogg scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 117th out of 154 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

WK Kellogg has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.63, and is based on no buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

WK Kellogg has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.29%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for WK Kellogg are expected to grow by 15.29% in the coming year, from $1.57 to $1.81 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of WK Kellogg is 35.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of WK Kellogg is 35.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.78.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

WK Kellogg has a PEG Ratio of 2.50. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

WK Kellogg has a P/B Ratio of 6.22. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.26% of the float of WK Kellogg has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

WK Kellogg has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in WK Kellogg has recently decreased by 6.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

WK Kellogg pays a meaningful dividend of 2.88%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

WK Kellogg has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of WK Kellogg is 103.13%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, WK Kellogg will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.46% next year. This indicates that WK Kellogg will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.26% of the float of WK Kellogg has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

WK Kellogg has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in WK Kellogg has recently decreased by 6.89%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.42

News Sentiment

WK Kellogg has a news sentiment score of 0.42. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 50 news articles for WK Kellogg this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for KLG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added WK Kellogg to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, WK Kellogg insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.20% of the stock of WK Kellogg is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.74% of the stock of WK Kellogg is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KLG shares performed this year?

WK Kellogg's stock was trading at $17.99 at the start of the year. Since then, KLG shares have increased by 27.2% and is now trading at $22.88.

How were WK Kellogg's earnings last quarter?

WK Kellogg Co. (NYSE:KLG) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.21. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are WK Kellogg's major shareholders?

WK Kellogg's top institutional investors include Salem Investment Counselors Inc. (0.16%) and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include G Zachary Gund, Gary H Pilnick, David Mckinstray, Doug Vandevelde, Ramon Murguia and Sherry Brice.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of WK Kellogg?

Shares of KLG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of WK Kellogg own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that WK Kellogg investors own include Chevron (CVX), Comcast (CMCSA), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Charles Schwab (SCHW), McKesson (MCK), Yum! Brands (YUM) and Edwards Lifesciences (EW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 6/13 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/13/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: CONS PD - MISC STPL
• Sub-Industry: Food Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KLG
• CIK: 1959348
• Web: www.unleashingourpotential.com
• Phone: 269-961-2800
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,280
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for WK Kellogg: $17.71
• High Price Target: $23.00
• Low Price Target: $16.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -22.6%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.63
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.64
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 35.75
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.57
• P/E Growth: 2.5
• Net Income: $72 million
• Net Margins: 2.14%
• Pretax Margin: 2.36%
• Return on Equity: 34.88%
• Return on Assets: 5.81%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.54
• Current Ratio: 0.78
• Quick Ratio: 0.34

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.71 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.73
• Cash Flow: $2.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.68
• Book Value: $3.68 per share
• Price / Book: 6.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 86,260,000
• Free Float: 84,365,000
• Market Cap: $1.97 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.23