Kellanova (K) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a global consumer foods company specializing in snacks, convenience foods and international cereal products. Formed in October 2023 through a tax‐free spin‐off of the North American cereal business from The Kellogg Company, Kellanova carries forward a legacy dating back to the early 20th century. The company is headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, and operates production facilities and distribution networks across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region.

The company’s core operations encompass the manufacturing, marketing and sale of branded snack foods and convenient nutrition solutions. Kellanova’s well‐known portfolio includes snack staples such as Pringles potato crisps, Cheez‐It baked snacks, RXBAR protein bars and Nutri‐Grain breakfast bars. In addition to its snack lineup, the company manages a variety of cereal offerings in markets outside North America, delivering products that cater to regional tastes and dietary preferences.

Kellanova pursues growth through product innovation, brand extensions and strategic partnerships aimed at meeting evolving consumer demands for on‐the‐go nutrition and indulgent snack experiences. The company leverages a global research and development framework to introduce new flavors, packaging formats and functional ingredients. Sustainability initiatives are integrated into its supply chain management, with an emphasis on responsible sourcing, waste reduction and community engagement.

Led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steven A. Cahillane, Kellanova maintains a governance structure focused on long‐term value creation, operational excellence and corporate responsibility. The executive leadership team brings expertise in manufacturing, marketing and global retail distribution, positioning the company to capture growth opportunities in both developed and emerging markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $79.27 to $79.65
• 50-Day Range: $77.93 to $80.20
• 52-Week Range: $77.70 to $83.22
• Volume: 3.56 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.01 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $27.63 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.86
• Dividend Yield: 2.92%
• Price Target: $83.38
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Kellanova Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kellanova scored higher than 57% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 147th out of 293 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Kellanova has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Kellanova has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.31%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Kellanova are expected to grow by 3.31% in the coming year, from $3.93 to $4.06 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kellanova is 20.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.27.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kellanova is 20.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.25.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Kellanova has a PEG Ratio of 4.95. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Kellanova has a P/B Ratio of 6.56. 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

3.60% of the float of Kellanova has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kellanova has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kellanova has recently increased by 2.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Kellanova pays a meaningful dividend of 2.86%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Kellanova has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kellanova is 60.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Kellanova will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that Kellanova will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.82

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.60% of the float of Kellanova has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kellanova has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kellanova has recently increased by 2.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.89

News Sentiment

Kellanova has a news sentiment score of 0.89. 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 1.01 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for Kellanova this week, compared to 25 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 13 people have searched for K on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Kellanova to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kellanova insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $100,650,980.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.80% of the stock of Kellanova is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.87% of the stock of Kellanova is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

K Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have K shares performed this year?

Kellanova's stock was trading at $80.97 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, K shares have decreased by 1.8% and is now trading at $79.4750.

How were Kellanova's earnings last quarter?

Kellanova (NYSE:K) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 31st. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.99 by $0.05. The firm's revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year.

Does Kellanova have any subsidiaries?

Kellanova subsidiaries include RxBar, Parati Group, Ritmo Investimentos, Mass Food, Bisco Misr, Pringles, Specialty Cereals Pty Limited, and more.

Who are Kellanova's major shareholders?

Kellanova's top institutional investors include Kellogg W K Foundation Trust (13.26%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.59%), Keybank National Association OH (5.67%) and State Street Corp (3.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Kellogg W K Foundation Trust, Christopher M Hood, Nicolas Amaya, Gary H Pilnick, Kris Bahner, Rodrigo Lance and Kurt D Forche.
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How do I buy shares of Kellanova?

Shares of K 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 Kellanova own?

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

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/13 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/13/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/31/2025
• Today: 8/29/2025
• Record date for 9/15 Dividend: 9/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 9/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: CONSM PD - MISC DIS
• Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
• Current Symbol: NYSE:K
• CIK: 55067
• Web: www.kelloggcompany.com
• Phone: (269) 961-2000
• Fax: 269-961-2871
• Employees: 24,000
• Year Founded: 1906

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Kellanova: $83.38
• High Price Target: $83.50
• Low Price Target: $83.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +4.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.81
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.86
• Forward P/E Ratio: 20.22
• P/E Growth: 4.95
• Net Income: $1.34 billion
• Net Margins: 10.56%
• Pretax Margin: 12.81%
• Return on Equity: 32.54%
• Return on Assets: 8.23%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.03
• Current Ratio: 0.68
• Quick Ratio: 0.45

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $12.75 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.17
• Cash Flow: $4.93 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.11
• Book Value: $12.11 per share
• Price / Book: 6.56

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 347,670,000
• Free Float: 341,411,000
• Market Cap: $27.63 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.27