Kerry Group (KRYAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kerry Group is a global food ingredients and flavors company that develops, manufactures and supplies taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The company operates through two main divisions: Taste & Nutrition, which provides flavors, specialty ingredients and integrated systems to food and drink manufacturers, and Consumer Foods, which offers branded cheese, meats and convenience foods in selected markets. Its product portfolio spans savory and sweet taste systems, dairy and plant-based ingredients, culinary seasonings, bakery and beverage solutions.

Since its founding in 1972 by a group of dairy farmers in County Kerry, Ireland, Kerry Group has grown into one of the world’s leading providers of food ingredients. Headquartered in Tralee, the company has built extensive research and development capabilities, with innovation centers focused on flavor science, nutrition, clean label and sustainability. Over the years, Kerry has pursued strategic acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its geographic reach and enhance its technology platforms.

Today, Kerry Group serves customers in more than 140 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Its manufacturing network includes production facilities on every continent, supported by technical service teams and application laboratories. The company works closely with global food and beverage brands as well as regional and local producers to address trends such as health and wellness, protein enrichment and natural ingredients.

Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Edmond Scanlon, Kerry Group continues to focus on sustainable growth and innovation. The management team emphasizes collaboration with customers and suppliers to develop tailored solutions that meet evolving consumer preferences, regulatory requirements and environmental goals.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $89.00 to $89.00
• 50-Day Range: $89.00 to $103.12
• 52-Week Range: $89.00 to $106.00
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 1,867 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 96.84
• Dividend Yield: 0.42%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Kerry Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kerry Group scored higher than 13% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Kerry Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kerry Group is 96.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 271.59.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kerry Group is 96.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 1,062.76.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kerry Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1497, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kerry Group has recently decreased by 21.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Kerry Group has a dividend yield of 0.81%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Kerry Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kerry Group is 40.91%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kerry Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1497, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kerry Group has recently decreased by 21.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Kerry Group 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Defensive companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kerry Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 28.02% of the stock of Kerry Group is held by institutions.

KRYAF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KRYAF shares performed this year?

Kerry Group's stock was trading at $94.27 at the start of the year. Since then, KRYAF stock has decreased by 5.6% and is now trading at $89.00.

How do I buy shares of Kerry Group?

Shares of KRYAF 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.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Packaged Foods
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KRYAF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.kerrygroup.com
• Phone: 353667182000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 21,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 96.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A