Utz Brands Reports Strong 2025 Preliminary Results, Deleveraging

UTZ Brands ( (UTZ) ) has issued an update.

On January 12, 2026, Utz Brands announced preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, indicating modest top-line growth but stronger profit expansion and deleveraging. For Q4 2025, the company expects net sales of $342–343 million, reflecting organic net sales growth of 0.3%–0.6% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA is projected to rise 17%–21% to $62–64 million. For full year 2025, net sales are expected at $1,439–1,440 million, up 2.4%–2.5% in organic terms, with adjusted EBITDA increasing 8%–9% to $216–218 million and net leverage improving to about 3.4x on the back of stronger cash generation. Management highlighted that Q4 retail sales grew about 3.5% in a salty snack category that returned to 1.1% growth, with Utz outpacing the broader category on both retail sales and volumes and its “Power Four” brands growing 5.3% in the quarter and 5.0% for the year. Net sales lagged retail performance as channel partners reduced inventories in late 2025 due to factors such as SNAP payment delays and the government shutdown, though shipment trends normalized by year-end, and the company emphasized ongoing productivity, margin expansion, and growth initiatives, including a planned California expansion in early 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (UTZ) stock is a Buy with a $15.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on UTZ Brands stock, see the UTZ Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on UTZ Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, UTZ is a Neutral.

UTZ Brands’ overall stock score reflects strong revenue growth and strategic market expansion, particularly in California. However, the stock faces challenges with profitability, cash flow management, and technical indicators suggesting bearish momentum. The high P/E ratio indicates potential overvaluation, but the company’s strategic initiatives and market expansion efforts provide a positive outlook.

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More about UTZ Brands

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of branded savory and salty snacks, including Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the country and distributes its products nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug and other retail channels, positioning itself as a small-cap growth and value staples player in the packaged food industry.

Average Trading Volume: 1,457,179

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $1.4B

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