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KHC·The Kraft Heinz Company

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+. (+.%)
High
$24.05
Open
$23.82
Market Cap
28.21B
52W High
$29.19
Low
$23.72
P. Close
$23.79
P/E
-
52W Low
$21.04
Fwd P/E
11.29
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
54
MIXED
Kraft Heinz is actively managing its debt structure, having accepted tender amounts for its debt repurchase offer, which will see the company purchase up to $1.1 billion in outstanding senior notes. This proactive debt management follows the satisfaction of its financing condition through a new senior unsecured notes offering, enabling early settlement of the tender offer. Concurrently, the company is refreshing its product portfolio, with the launch of Jell-O Simply, a new dessert line featuring real fruit juice and no artificial sweeteners or colors, and a reduced sugar content. This product innovation aligns with a broader strategy to eliminate synthetic ingredients across its U.S. portfolio by 2027, catering to evolving consumer demand for cleaner labels. In other developments, Oscar Mayer is bringing back its Wienie 500 event for a second year, introducing new traditions and fan engagement elements to enhance brand visibility. Meanwhile, LSV Asset Management recently reduced its stake in Kraft Heinz by 1.2% in the fourth quarter, though other institutional investors have increased their holdings. Despite these strategic moves and product innovations, the company faces headwinds, with unit sales declining for two consecutive years and projections for further sales decreases amid challenging demand and falling operating margins. Investors are evaluating Kraft Heinz's valuation in light of this mixed performance, characterized by short-term resilience but longer-term declines. A notable indicator of internal confidence, however, is the recent $5 million stock purchase by CEO Steven Cahillane, representing the largest insider buy in the past year.
Earnings Summary
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage manufacturer, known for its extensive portfolio of consumer staple brands such as Kraft, Heinz, and Oscar Mayer, operating within the Packaged Foods industry. The company distributes its products through various channels, including retail, foodservice, and e-commerce, leveraging its established brand recognition and market presence. In its most recent reported quarters, KHC demonstrated a mixed earnings performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.58, exceeding the estimate of $0.508, and revenue of $6.047 billion, surpassing the estimate of $5.944 billion. This followed a strong Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $0.67 against an estimate of $0.558, with revenue at $6.354 billion, beating the estimate of $5.921 billion. Looking at the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $0.61 against an estimate of $0.576, and Q2 2025 reported actual EPS of $0.69 versus an estimate of $0.636. This indicates a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in recent periods for both EPS and revenue. Historically, KHC has shown a trajectory of growth, with recent quarters consistently beating analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue, suggesting an improving operational performance. The company has demonstrated a strong beat rate in its last four reported quarters. Recent news highlights Kraft Heinz's strategic initiatives, including a tender offer for debt refinancing and the launch of a new Jell-O product line, Jell-O Simply, which removes artificial dyes and offers reduced sugar content. This product innovation is a direct response to evolving consumer preferences for cleaner ingredients and healthier options, aiming to revitalize a key brand and adapt to market trends. Investors will be watching for the impact of these product innovations on sales and brand relevance in the competitive food landscape, as well as the success of its debt management strategies in the upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.48$0.54$0.60$0.66$0.72Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.53 - -
Q1'26$0.51$0.58+14.2%
Q4'25$0.56$0.67+20.0%
Q3'25$0.58$0.61+5.8%
Q2'25$0.64$0.69+8.4%
Q1'25$0.60$0.62+3.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.9B$6.0B$6.1B$6.3B$6.4BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$6.2B - -
Q1'26$5.9B$6.0B+1.7%
Q4'25$5.9B$6.4B+7.3%
Q3'25 - $6.2B -
Q2'25 - $6.4B -
Q1'25 - $6.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

KHC Stock Snapshot

KHC is currently trading at $23.99, giving The Kraft Heinz Company a market cap of 28.21B. Today's range spans $23.72–$24.05, with shares opening at $23.82 and moving up $0.20 (0.8%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 54/100.

Over the past year KHC has traded between $21.04 and $29.19 - the current price is +14.0% off the 52-week low and -17.8% from the high.

The breakout geometry on KHC is constructive - price at $23.99 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $21.04–$29.19), scoring 68/100 (BUY) with neutral sentiment (54/100). At 28.21B in Consumer Defensive market cap, technical breakouts through prior resistance at this capitalization tier tend to be better validated than in smaller-cap peers - institutional participation means that cleared levels attract follow-through buying rather than immediate fade behavior.

The combination of a BUY signal (68/100) and neutral news sentiment (54/100) puts KHC on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 28.21B in Consumer Defensive market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $23.99 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in the $21.04–$29.19 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.

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