Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) manufactures and markets food and beverage products. Valued at a market cap of $27.5 billion, the company’s products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, refreshment beverages, and other grocery products. This packaged food company has considerably lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of KHC have declined 21% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 15%. Moreover, on ...

Company Overview - The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and specializes in manufacturing and marketing food and beverage products, with a market cap of $27.7 billion [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate KHC to generate earnings of $0.61 per share for Q4 2025, reflecting a decline of 27.4% from $0.84 per share reported in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, the expected EPS is $2.53, indicating a 17.3% decrease from $3.06 reported in fiscal 2024, with a further expected decline of 1.2% year over year to $2.50 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - KHC shares have declined 18.3% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 19.3% rise and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF's 6.1% return during the same period [4] - Following the Q3 2025 earnings release on October 29, 2025, KHC stock plunged 4.5%, with net sales declining 2.3% year over year to $6.2 billion and adjusted EPS falling 18.7% from the year-ago quarter to $0.61 [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on KHC is neutral, with a "Hold" rating overall; among 21 analysts, one suggests a "Strong Buy," 19 recommend a "Hold," and one gives a "Moderate Sell" [6] - The mean price target for KHC is $26.24, indicating an upside potential of 11.6% from current levels [6]