Kraft Heinz(US:KHC) ZACKS·2026-01-09 00:02Company Performance - Kraft Heinz (KHC) closed at $23.43, with a +1.83% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.01% [1] - Over the last month, Kraft Heinz shares have decreased by 5.5%, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 2.96% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.86% [2] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.61, reflecting a 27.38% decline compared to the same quarter last year [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $6.39 billion, down 2.8% from the previous year [3] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.53 per share, indicating a -17.32% change, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $24.98 billion [4] Analyst Sentiment - Recent estimate revisions are crucial for investors, as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Kraft Heinz at 4 (Sell), with a recent downward shift of 0.5% in the EPS estimate [6] Valuation Metrics - Kraft Heinz is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.2, which is lower than the industry average of 12.6 [7] - The Food - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 193, placing it in the bottom 22% of over 250 industries [7] Industry Insights - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of individual industry groups, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]